Author: Sarah

FAMILY-FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN PARIS

In Paris, there are lots of special events at Christmas time for kids and adults that make this an extra magical time of year with lots of fun and special moments together.
You will find some of our recommendations below. For more tips, recommendations or information, please feel free to contact us.

DISNEY’S ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS

Date : 07 November 2015 to 07 January 2016
Location : Disneyland Paris – Disneyland Paris, Marne-la-Vallée
Description : The magic of Christmas will delight visitors to Disneyland®. This year’s programme: Christmas procession, Christmas tree, Interac…

THE BIG WHEEL ON PLACE DE LA CONCORDE

Date : 11 November 2016 to 15 May 2017
Location : Place de la Concorde – Paris
Description : This year, as Christmas approaches, the Big Wheel will once again be set up on the Place de la Concorde.

DESIGNER CHRISTMAS TREES

Date : 18 November 2016 to 21 November 2016
Location : Théâtre des Champs-Élysées – 15 avenue Montaigne, Paris
Description : Top couturiers, designers create unique works to the association ‘Les Sapins de Noël des créateurs’

VAUX LE VICOMTE CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS

Date : December 2015
Location : Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte – Vaux-le-Vicomte, Maincy
Description : The Château de Vaux le Vicomte is decked out in an enchanting decor for the festive season

FESTIVAL DU MERVEILLEUX

Date : Late December 2016 – early January 2017
Location : Pavillons de Bercy – Musée des Arts Forains – 53 avenue des Terroirs de France, Paris
Description : Le Festival du merveilleux is opening to the public for ten days at the end of the year. Merry go round, street artists, magicians

NEW YEAR’S EVE IN PARIS ON AVENUE DES CHAMPS-ELYSEES

Date :31 December 2016
Location : Avenue des Champs-Élysées – Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris
Description : In 2016/2017, the Arc de Triomphe at the head of the city’s grandest of avenues will be the site of a special event (to be announced later in the year).

THE GRANDE PARADE ON THE CHAMPS-ELYSEES
Celebration

Date :01 January 2017
Location : Avenue des Champs-Élysées – Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris
Description : There will be a Grande Parade on the Champs-Elysées to ring in the New Year on 1 January : carnival floats, brass bands…

BNP Paribas Open, Tennis,

Location : Bercy Arena, Paris
Description : After Roland Garros, the BNP Paribas Masters is the
most important tennis tournament in France. As the final ATP
World Masters event for the players in the top 8, it enables tennis
players who are still contenders to validate their ticket for the
Masters final, and so promises some exciting matches. The 48
players compete on a hard surface at the AccorHotels Arena over
a week during the day and in the evening.

Lyon Festival of Lights

Location : Lyon
Description : Following the Paris attacks, Lyon decided to cancel
the Festival of lights in 2015. On 8th of December, the city will be
illuminated as a tribute to terrorism’s victims. This internationally
renowned event will see out the end of the current year and
welcome the new year, with a programme of four nights of
spectacular light shows.
The Fête des Lumières in Lyon, is a truly magical way to spend the
evening, and to start the end of year holidays in the most
beautiful way possible.

Longines Masters Paris, Salon du cheval

Location : Paris Nord Villepinte – VIPARIS
Description : In recent years, the show has been taking place at the
Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. Featuring 2,500 horses, it
offers you the chance to immerse yourself into the world of horses.
Some 450 exhibitors will be present and will give you advice and
information on looking after the health and day-to-day care of
horses, breeds of horses, the behaviour of horses …
And there is a village with free events specially for children: the
opportunity for kids to discover the world of ponies and maybe
even have their first pony ride.

FRANCE vs ITALY

Event type:  SPORT – RUGBY

Event Name: RBS 6 Nations Championship

Match : FRANCE vs  ITALIY

Location : STADE DE FRANCE

Description: The Six Nations Championship[a] is an annual international rugby union competition involving six European sides: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. It is sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland. The current champions are Ireland, having won the 2015 Tournament.

CANNES FESTIVAL

FROM 11 MAY TO 22 MAY 2016

Event type:  FILM AND CINEMA FESTIVALS

Event Name: CANNES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Location: CANNES FESTIVAL AND  CONFERENCE CENTRE

Description: In the idyllic setting of the French Riviera, the city of Cannes holds the Cannes Festival every year in May. A jury of professionals and artists gather there to award several prizes, including the best film, best director, best actor, best actress, Jury Prize, Grand Prix and of course the famous Palme D’Or, the ultimate reward. The official selection emphasises the diversity of cinematographic creation. The walk up the steps attracts heavy media coverage, for the great artists of world cinema as well as emerging talents. The main screenings take place on the Boulevard de la Croisette, in the Festival and Conference Centre. Although it is just for professionals, the festival attracts crowds of people to Cannes, who are passionate about film or just curious, hoping to meet the hundreds of filmmakers and actors there. The Beach Cinema, an outdoor cinema, shows a film every night on a particular theme. These open-air screenings are open to all and represent the festival’s strong bond with its audience.