Christmas holidays: 5 ideas for family outings in Paris

Dive into the ocean at the National Museum of Natural History

With the Ocean exhibition, presented at the National Museum of Natural History, we see the ocean as we have never seen it. Thanks to an immersive scenography, one has the impression of being there! From microscopic life in the plankton, to extreme environments to meet the fauna of the great depths and the icy waters of the Southern Ocean. Without forgetting amazing worlds where imagination and reality mingle with the myth of the giant squid or the story of the mysterious fish. It is a wonderful and amazing trip for the whole family. And also the opportunity to make the youngest aware of the protection of this fragile environment and of ecology. The expo is ending soon (January 5), so let’s take the holidays to go!

Exhibition organized in the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution, 36 rue Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 75005 Paris. From 5 years old. From € 9 for 3-25 year olds and € 12 for adults.

Magic Show: My Favorite Witch by Yogane

Abracadabra, here is the magician Yogane and her one woman show dedicated to children from 3 to 11 years old. In this interactive show, the more adventurous kids can take the stage to participate in the experiences of the good witch. White magic, humor and illusions are on the program. A great moment of happiness for young and old!

My favorite Witch by Yogane. At the Alhambra Paris, 21 rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris. Until January 5. Place from € 10. From 3 years old.

Ernest and Célestine for the first time at the theater

For the first time, Ernest, the nice bear passionate about music, and Celestine, the happy little mouse, are on stage. Faithful to Gabrielle Vincent’s books (Casterman editions), this show is an opportunity for young and old to dive back into this poetic universe. In this theatrical comedy with singers and dancers, Ernest and Célestine create, with their friends, a troupe and aspire to perform their show in a large hall in the Capital. Will they succeed in making their dream come true? To find out, book your seats quickly!

Ernest and Célestine, All together. To see at the Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse, 26 rue de la Gaîté, 75014 Paris. Until March 22. Place from € 20. From 3 years old.

Illuminated visit to the Atelier des Lumières

For a unique experience, head to the Atelier des Lumières and the immersive “Van Gogh, the starry night” exhibition. The painter’s most famous canvases are staged in an original way, being projected from floor to ceiling and onto walls several meters high. In total, more than 3 m300 of projection surfaces! We are completely immersed in these masterpieces.

L’Atelier des Lumières, 38 rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris. “Van Gogh, the starry night” exhibition until January 5. Free for children younger than 5 years old. € 9,50 for 5-25 year olds, € 14,50 for adults. From 2 years old.

“Carnival” atmosphere at the Museum of Fairground Arts

From December 26 to January 5, the Musée des Arts Forains hosts beautiful festivities on the theme “of the grandiose follies of Louis XIV”. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Festival du Merveilleux, the museum, which is usually visited by registration, opens its doors for 11 days without reservation. On the program: extraordinary creations and shows with aerial magic, the Tanoura dance, by its famous and astonishing Whirling Dervish, tap dancing lessons, accessible old rides, and we can even be photographed with burlesque, magical staging. and poetic… And to get even more in the mood, everyone is invited to come in costume!

“Folies carnavalesques”, Museum of Fairground Arts, 53 avenue des Terroirs de France, 75012 Paris. From December 26 to January 5. € 10 for 3-12 year olds. € 16 for adults. From 2 years old.