15 ideas for outings with children during the Christmas holidays

From musicals to Christmas markets

Ah, the Christmas holidays! During the school holidays, from December 22 to January 6, the magic of the holidays is in full swing. Musicals, animations, films, Christmas markets… and live shows are offered all over France to amaze the little ones. In the big cities, there are so many that it is sometimes difficult to make a choice! We have selected fifteen of them, in Paris and in the regions, to amuse, enthuse and surprise your little guy or your little princess. Browse this unique selection, you will find ways to have fun with your family during the Christmas holidays 2018.

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    ‘Remi without family’, film version

    “My name is Rémi, and I have no family…” The film ‘Rémi sans famille’ recounts the journey of the famous little orphan, who learns the life of an acrobat from a musician in order to survive. With Daniel Auteuil and Virginie Ledoyen. Release date: December 12.

    More info: Rémi without family

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    The Jungle Book

    Make way for Mowgli and his friends Bagheera and Baloo! With this musical, your loulou (te) will discover the adventures of the little man of the jungle, inspired by Rudyard Kipling and brought to the screen by Disney. At the Théâtre des Variétés, in Paris, then on tour. From 4 years old.

    More info: Variety Theater

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    Winter suns in Angers

    Good kisses from Angers! Father Christmas has put down his suitcases in this beautiful city of Maine-et-Loire. Until January 6, the city offers a Ferris wheel, an ephemeral ice rink, a traditional circus, workshops, activities … and three rides. For children, from 3 months.

    More info: Winter Suns 2018

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    Shakespeare “kids” version at Chantilly

    In the magnificent setting of the Grandes Écuries de Chantilly (Oise), your little family will be able to discover William Shakespeare’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, in an equestrian show version for children. From 5 years. Until January 6.

    More info: Domaine de Chantilly

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    La Féerie des Eaux, followed by the film ‘The Grinch’

    NS ! Your children will be amazed, with this aquatic and musical show, with 2 water jets, 500 special effects and 500 multicolored projectors. It is followed by this year’s animated film, ‘The Grinch’. At the Grand Rex, in Paris. Until January 26.

    More info: Le Grand Rex

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    An enchanted cruise on the Seine

    The Bateaux Parisiens company offers young and old children a one-hour edutainment ride on the Seine. With animators who tell Paris in songs and anecdotes. A funny walk! Daily, from December 26 to January 5. From 3 years old.

    More info: Bateaux Parisiens

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    ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’, the musical

    In this musical, Tom Sawyer and his friends perform on the stage of the Mogador theater in Paris. They will take you to Mississippi America in the 4th century. The multi-award-winning show is accessible from 6 years old. In Paris, until January XNUMX.

    More info: Mogador Theater

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    Kayserberg Christmas market

    Direction Alsace! The Kaysersberg Christmas Market is renowned as one of the oldest. Located in the heart of the ramparts of the city, it offers many stands: wooden toys, floral art, pottery, Christmas decorations, delicacies… From 3 years old. Until December 24.

    More info: Kayserberg Christmas Market

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    Mary Poppins, return to the big screen

    Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Mary Poppins makes her comeback on December 19 at the movies. The remake looks promising. This time the character is played by Emily Blunt. Your pitchoun will love to dive into the fantastic universe of this super nanny, between reality and imagination!

    More info: The Walt Disney Company France

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    Christmas dragons, magicians and knights

    A captivating journey back to the Middle Ages. In the heart of the Château de Vincennes (94), Philéas, the master of the circle of Christmas Enchanters, tells a legendary story. Show with horse jousting, entertainment park and grand illusions. December 22 and 23.

    More info: ‘Les Enchanteurs de Noël’

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    Christmas fun fair in La Villette

    If you are in Paris during the holidays, you can take your pitchouns to ‘Jours de fête’, the funfair located in La Villette (Paris 19th). With around sixty attractions: rifle shooting stands, acrobats and wooden horses… From December 8 to January 6. From 3 years old.

    More info: La Villette

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    Festival du Merveilleux, 2018 edition

    The Museum of Fairground Arts in Paris invites young and old to (re) discover it during the Festival du Merveilleux. For 12 days, it offers shows, but also the possibility of having your picture taken like a star in superb settings. Until January 6.

    More info: Festival du Merveilleux

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    Lille Christmas Market

    The new edition of the Lille Christmas Market welcomes 90 chalets selling local and regional products… including Christmas decorations, ceramics, sweet treats… and costume jewelry. Until December 30. From 3 months.

    More info: Christmas in Lille

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    Medieval Christmas in Provins

    The medieval city of Provins combines a historic setting, entertainment with troubadours and knights… and traditional Christmas festivities! For the holidays, it offers a medieval market, a ball, a fire show, a banquet and a special guided tour ‘The festival in the Middle Ages’… From 3 years old.

    More info: Provins

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    The “Magic week” of Mucem in Marseille

    The now famous museum of the city of Marseille is blowing a wind of magic within its walls, with the “Magic week”, from December 29 to January 6, 2019. With shows and workshops by illusionists, magicians and other artists… From 4 years old.

    More info: Mucem

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