If you wish to get in some ice skating throughout your Xmas go to to Paris this yr, there are a number of choices on the opposite facet of the Seine from our accommodations – there’s a free mini-rink on the rooftop terrace of the Printemps division retailer, one other barely bigger one with paid admission subsequent door on high of Galeries Lafayette, and a relatively dear (however spectacular) choice on the Grand Palais (billed as ‘the largest indoor ice rink IN THE WORLD!’)
Nonetheless, you don’t have to cross the river to seek out a big ice rink to take pleasure in – Patins en folie (which roughly interprets to ‘Ice Skate Insanity’) says it’s the largest outside ice rink in Paris, with 600m² of actual ice, plus one other 100m² only for children!
Right here’s all the information.
Get into the Xmas spirit with some ice skating in a Parisian park, even after the park itself has closed! Within the parc André Citroën, Patins en folie affords a really decently-sized ice rink with actual ice (a few of the smaller ones on the town are simply slippy plastic), illuminations, and a number of other chalets the place you should buy snacks. It’s an excellent occasion for all of the household!
By day you’ll be capable to admire the greenery throughout you, because the park is huge and goes all the way in which all the way down to the Seine, whereas within the night the set-up is illuminated with Christmas lights, and a DJ shall be mixing music so you may exhibit your dance strikes and spins 😝
Additionally accessible, for an additional price, is the Paris balloon, which rises 150 metres into the sky so you may get a very good view of the ice rink! We tried it out for the weblog a number of years in the past.
Entrance costs have gone up just a little since final yr (round 10%) however aren’t really too costly: 12€ for adults, 11€ for teenagers age 9-18, and 9€ for teenagers below 9 (don’t overlook to e-book on-line right here).
Skate rental is included within the entrance, however don’t overlook to convey gloves as they’re required to entry the rink (it’s also possible to purchase some earlier than coming into, if essential).
Patins en folie is within the Parc André Citroën (right here) till 4th January 2026
Open daily from 10am or noon, closes at 8pm or 10pm (test when shopping for your tickets right here)
Admission: 12€ / 11€ / 9€
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