The festive season is fast approaching! Discover our selection of enchanting Christmas animations to get you in the mood.
The end-of-year festivities are just around the corner, and no doubt you’re looking forward to the Christmas entertainment. And with good reason! Conviviality, fun, good humor and good times to be shared with family and friends are the order of the day. This year at Generation Voyage, we’ve decided to mark the occasion with a series of unique themed experiences. What’s more, these experiences can be enjoyed in every corner of France, thanks to the tourist packages put together by Tiqets.
This online booking platform gives you access to a multitude of sites of cultural interest and attractions. Thanks to this trusted partner, you can enjoy fun excursions inspired by the magic of Christmas. We’ve selected the five best ones, so you’re sure to find something to suit you… and your loved ones, of course!
Celebrating Christmas in a château… in the Loire Valley
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- 📍 Location: Montée de l’Emir Abd el Kader, Amboise (37)
- 💙 We love: the site’s historical importance
Welcome to the Château d’Amboise, a sublime Renaissance royal residence in the Indre-et-Loire region of France. This palace, with its refined architecture and hanging gardens, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful châteaux on the Loire. It overlooks the river, its valley and the town of Amboise from a spectacular rocky promontory. There’s no doubt that François 1er enjoyed the panorama in his day… as did Leonardo da Vinci, who spent the last three years of his life at the château. The illustrious scientist is still buried here: his tomb can be visited in the Saint-Hubert chapel.
The site will be transformed in December, as it is every year, for a « Christmas in the Land of Castles » event. From December 3, 2022 to January 2, 2023, the public will be able to take advantage of Christmas activities specially designed for families. On the menu: guided tours, night-time tours, musical performances, workshops and storytelling walks. And gourmets will be in for a treat with fabulous gastronomic discoveries to share. The magic of Christmas is definitely alive and well on the banks of the Loire: don’t miss out!
Celebrating Christmas in Mickey’s… castle
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- 📍 Location: Boulevard de Parc, Coupvray (77)
- 💙 We like: the quality of the countless attractions on offer
Disneyland Paris? This legendary theme park is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. From November 12 to January 8, Mickey and his friends are sure to impress you with their incredible Christmas entertainment. All around the majestic 24-metre-high Christmas tree glittering at the heart of the park, animated celebrations are legion.
The Christmas Parade and the incredible Disney Dreams night show are well worth a visit. The latter is a show combining fireworks, projections, fountains and Christmas music. It features the great Disney classics, and is based on the architecture of the castle, which is illuminated in rhythm for the occasion. Breathtaking light entertainment!
The Disney parks boast some fifty fun attractions for young and old alike. There’s something for every taste and age. The worlds of the Disney franchise follow one another as you move around the complex. Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars are sure to delight children of all ages. Our advice? Make the most of the moment! You won’t have time to do it all anyway, so enjoy the magic of Christmas.
Treat yourself at the Musée du Chocolat
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- 📍 Location: 28 Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle, Paris (20e arrondissement)
- 💙 We love: educational and… gourmet workshops.
A gourmet version of Christmas in Paris? That’s what we propose in the aisles of the Musée du Chocolat, the temple of this cocoa confectionery. This cultural space reveals the fascinating origins of chocolate since its creation by the Mayan and Aztec civilizations. Exciting exhibitions highlight the cultural importance of this highly consumed product. Of particular note are the gigantic replicas of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe – not to be tasted, of course.
The public is also invited to get their hands dirty and make delicious creations to take home. Open to visitors aged 6 and over, the workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn how to make your own confectionery. Under the guidance of a master chocolatier, you’ll learn the basic techniques required to create these cocoa-flavored delights.
The Christmas activities proposed at the end of the year are aimed at making chocolate Advent calendars or Santa Claus. These fun workshops are particularly enjoyable for families. You can even spoil your loved ones back home by bringing home your creations. Beware of liver attacks, though…
A return to childhood at Colmar’s Toy Museum
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- 📍 Location: 40 Rue Vauban, Colmar (68)
- 💙 We love: discovering unique pieces
After the Musée du Chocolat, we invite you to visit the Musée du Jouet in Colmar. Opened some thirty years ago, this Alsatian site features collections of vintage and contemporary toys. Puzzles, toy soldiers, rocking horses and puppets rub shoulders with board games, electric toys and delightful porcelain dolls.
Housed in a former local cinema, the Musée du Jouet de Colmar is sure to delight young and old alike. The variety of items on display and the quality of the temporary exhibitions are no mean feats. On the top floor, there’s even a network of trains that runs through the entire level!
The Musée du Jouet is a great idea for a family outing in Colmar. Strolling through its lively aisles in the company of friends and family, you’re likely to come across your childhood toys. Experiencing the magic of Christmas in this way is bound to make you feel like a child again, and maybe even a little old-fashioned: you’ve been warned!
Admire the City of Light’s Christmas illuminations by open-top bus
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- 📍 Location: 11 rue d’Auber, Paris (9th arrondissement)
- 💙 We like: to do as a couple: romantic as can be
The French capital is simply magical during the festive season! The Christmas entertainment in Paris more than lives up to its nickname of City of Light. To see for yourself, take a night tour on an open-top bus that guarantees a breathtaking view. It takes 90 minutes to cross Paris and, good news, you’ll be provided with plaids to cover up with. The tour is accompanied by a personal audio guide providing information and Christmas songs.
Your imperial bus will weave its way along the Champs-Élysées avenue and the Grands Boulevards, arteries shining with a thousand lights as the year draws to a close. You’ll have a front-row seat to contemplate the Eiffel Tower and Paris’s emblematic monuments. A hot drink is also provided to comfort even the fussiest of guests. But what were you thinking? Your other half could also act as a space heater, couldn’t he?
Given the romantic setting, we obviously recommend this activity to couples in love. You and your partner will be able to enjoy an idyllic escapade steeped in the magic of Christmas in Paris… what more could you ask for an unforgettable moment to share?
So, which of these Christmas animations are you going to fall for? Don’t hesitate to tell us about your experience in the comments. As for us, we wish you a wonderful festive season!