Christmas holidays 2012: ideas for family outings
How about going out with your family during the Christmas school holidays? Pick from our selection of ideas, off the beaten track, to take your child to have fun in a different way …
Exploredôme
As part of the “Anim ‘Action” exhibition, children discover the different stages of creating an animated film. Sets, characters, animated objects, notions of 2D and 3D… they create their own sets in models or drawings.
From 4 to 11 years old, until January 5, 2013
Exploredôme
Vitry-sur-Seine (94)
Internships at Badaboum Theater
Whether your child is passionate about the circus or the theater, he will have his place in these artistic activity courses. Juggling, balance, Chinese plates, diabolo, mime, improvisation … toddlers will not hesitate to go on stage to show you their exploits, during the end of course show.
From 5 to 12 years old, until January 4, 2013
Badaboum Theater
Marseille
The House of the Puppet
It is the story of a little girl, all dressed in red, leaving to see her grandmother deep in the… American forest! The Maison de la Marionnette has re-adapted Charles Perrault’s famous tale in a western style. The music is inspired by musical themes from the world of the Far West, which will appeal to moviegoers.
For the whole family, until January 6, 2013
Puppet House
Nantes
Head in the clouds
Let yourself be tempted by this completely renovated space dedicated to sports and games, in the heart of Paris. Mini bowling, giant simulators of cars, motorcycles or jet skis, mini table football, impossible to get bored! During the Christmas holidays, specific activities for children are planned every weekend with a balloon sculptor, and the traditional photo with Santa Claus.
For the whole family, until January 6, 2013
Head in the clouds
Paris, 9th
Fairground Arts Museum
This fabulous museum exceptionally opens its doors for the Christmas holidays. Children discover sumptuous wooden rides. Designed as a real fun fair, families are sure to have a good time.
For the whole family, until January 6, 2013
Fairground Arts Museum
Paris, 12th
The House of Tales and Stories
A very beautiful animation, “Christmas sky: ink stars and cotton flakes”, awaits the children. Inks and materials allow toddlers to drawsnowflakes, to create stars, and to compose a sky full of poetry, which they will take home.
Until January 20, 2013
The House of Tales
Paris, 4e
Enchanted Christmas
Leparc Disneyland Paris has concocted a series of activities imbued with magic for families. This year, the magic of Christmas is even more beautiful to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the park. Mickey and his friends dress in their finery to welcome Santa Claus, while the Christmas tree and snow take place on Main Street. Do not miss, at the end of the day, “The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony” and the fantastic “Disney Dreams” night show.
For the whole family, until January 6, 2013
Disneyland Paris
Chessy (77)
Django for kids
The Cité de la Musique welcomes one of the most charismatic jazz musicians, Django Reinhardt. In the spotlight, in the animation “Contes en roulotte”, gypsy stories, where it will be about love, adventure, freedom and thrills. The ensemble is accompanied by a storyteller, and a guitarist. It will swing!
From 4 to 11 years old, with family, until January 20, 2013
City of Music
Paris, 19th
Cap Sciences
This center introduces children to science, thanks to many intelligent and fun activities. They will be able to discover chemistry in a different way, have fun investigating, taking photos, making rockets and participating in eco-citizenship workshops.
Workshops for children aged 8 to 14, until January 6, 2013
Cap Sciences
Bordeaux
Grand Palais ice rink
The legendary large glass roof of the Grand Palais hosts one of the largest ice rinks in Paris. Ephemeral, it is spread over 1 m² of ice. Young and old can skate in a magical and magical place. Friendly spaces around the ice rink will allow you to enjoy the spectacle of the skaters and admire the beauty of the Nave.
For the whole family, until January 6, 2013
The Grand Palais
Paris, 8th
The Institut Lumière is celebrating the short film
The Institut Lumière celebrates the short film, starring Charlot’s first short films. Your kids will love it! Do not miss the 21/12 “Charlot: masterpieces in progress”. Then, during the school holidays, an appointment with three flagship animation films frame by frame: ” Chicken run ”,“ The curious little cat ”, and“ The 3 musketeers ”. Finally, make way for a magnificent special “Chaplin” cycle, to introduce young spectators to his greatest classics: “The Kid”, “Modern Times”, “Le Dictateur”, “Les Lumières de la ville”…
For the whole family, until January 4, 2013
Light Institute
Lyon
Cinema Internships
The workshops of the Cinémathèque Française are made for cinema fans. Young budding moviegoers discover the tips of the different phases of making and editing a film. They will be accompanied by professionals from the 7th Art.
The workshops of the Cinémathèque Française are made for cinema fans. Young budding moviegoers discover the tips of the different phases of making and editing a film. They will be accompanied by professionals from the 7th Art.
For students over the age of 6
French Cinémathèque
Paris, 12e
Stars of the Grand Rex
The universe of the animated film “The Worlds of Ralph”, the last Disney, arrives at the Grand Rex, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Hidden in more or less unusual places during the visit, clues left by Ralph will help children answer the different puzzles …
For the whole family, until January 6, 2013
Le Grand Rex
Paris, 2th
Another Christmas
The Musée du Quai Branly offers children the entertainment “The Globe-trotters in the Americas”. Toddlers are invited to donate one of their toys and, in return, they participate in a toy-making workshop, mainly from recycled materials.
From 6 years old, until January 6, 2013
Quai Branly Museum
Paris, 8e
The magic of Christmas
Head to the funniest park in the region: the Playmobil FunPark. Photo with Santa Claus and creative workshop, everything is planned to entertain little fans of the famous plastic figures.
Head to the funniest park in the region: the Playmobil FunPark. Photo with Santa Claus and creative workshop, everything is planned to entertain little fans of the famous plastic figures.
For the whole family, until January 6, 2013
Playmobil FunPark
Fresnes, 94
Christmas at Bercy Village
It’s Christmas in the village of Bercy. The Cour Saint-Emilion puts on its festive dress with very beautiful illuminations. The stars arranged in neon, imagined by the “light designer” Gilbert Moity, dress Bercy Village with their light, to create a breathtaking starry sky. This year, families should not miss the “Zealous’ Phantastiks” strolls, led by two elephants, which will parade to the delight of children during the end of year celebrations.
For the whole family, until December 31
Bercy Village
Paris, 12th
Petit Palais
As part of the “Dieu (x), user manual” exhibition, workshops for children are organized during school holidays. Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas to discover the “lights” of the exhibition, symbols of renewal in all religions. In the workshop, the young artists are inspired by it to make theirs appear, in the form of a graphic imprint. Tales, tales, stories or legends from religions around the world are planned around the works in the exhibition.
For ages 6 to 11, until January 4, 2013
The Petit Palais
paris 8e