Brrr! It’s chilly, the college holidays have began… Time to heat up with some winter sports activities in Paris – it’s ice skating time! ⛸️
Listed here are the town’s largest rinks that await you over the vacation interval…
We’ve already talked about one of many largest, if not the largest, ice rinks in Paris for Christmas 2024. It’s referred to as the Grand Palais de Glaces, covers 3.000m² and is located beneath the restored glass roof of the Grand Palais, a beautiful monument that you simply shouldn’t miss. Dear (as much as 36€ for the night session) however price it. Extra particulars right here.
For one thing rather less spectacular however simply as a lot enjoyable, head for the La Défense Xmas Market which has a 450m² ice rink open till fifth January 2025. Entrance is 10€ / 5€ plus 2€ for skate rental (and don’t overlook your gloves, as they’re compulsory).
The organisers promise a “majestic 9-metre excessive deer” in the course of the rink, which we’re guessing must be seen to be believed! 🦌 Extra information and opening hours (in French) right here.
One other 450m² ice rink may be discovered not removed from our lodges. Patins en Folie (actually ‘Skates Gone Mad’) is being held within the André Citroën park, and never only for the vacations – they don’t shut till third March, and whereas the park shuts at dusk, the rink stays open till late, typically till 10pm!
Admission is 11€ / 8€ (reservation compulsory right here) and because the poster suggests (with no ice or skates seen) you’ll be capable of purchase snacks on-site. There’s additionally a particular selfie spot so that you and the household can immortalise their crepe-eating. Extra information right here.
And our final proposition is the rink on the Tuileries Gardens Xmas Market, 200m² of ‘artificial ice’, open till 11.45pm each day till 1st January 2025. It’s a dinky measurement, however entrance is cheaper: 10€ together with skate rent. A cut price!
Plus, there are funfair rides, Santa on-site and prepared for pictures, 80 chalets full of reward concepts and even a free present each day “carried out by enchanted characters from the Magic Forest”! 🤔
All the data may be discovered right here!
And right here’s our map with all these ice rinks proven throughout city. Have a good time skating in Paris throughout Christmas 2024!
