Christmas activities in Paris

Discover festive outings, activities and things to do in Paris for Christmas 2016

By Time Out editors

Christmas Paris Outings
© Emmanuel Chirache

From gazing spellbound at twinkly lights and carousels to winter sports and festive day trips, you’ll never get bored of glitter with this lot.

The best things to see and do in Paris this Christmas

Christmas lights in Paris
Things to do

Christmas lights in Paris

This Christmas, 130 streets and public squares in the French capital will be aglow with festive illuminations.

Carousels in Paris
Kids

Carousels in Paris

Come Christmastime, Paris goes mad for merry-go-rounds, with free carousels set up in almost every arrondissement.

Paris ice skating rinks
Attractions

Paris ice skating rinks

What’s more Christmassy than strapping on a pair of ice skates and doing figure-8s under the stars?

The 50 best Christmas movies
Film

The 50 best Christmas movies

From psycho Santas and home-invading thieves to feelgood fireside frolics and cockle-warming cosiness, our cinematic sack is bulging with treats. 

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