How much is the ice rink?

Kids 3 to 12 pay €6 and adults €10 on weekdays before 5pm (Wednesdays only in the morning). Wednesday afternoons, weekday evenings after 5pm, weekends and school holidays it's €10 for kids and €12.50 for adults. Skate rental is €2.50. Booking online ahead is cheaper: 20% off until November 1.

When can we meet Santa?

From November 13 to December 24: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 5pm to 8pm, Wednesday 2:30pm to 8pm, Friday 5pm to 10:30pm, Saturday 2pm to 10:30pm and Sunday 2pm to 9pm. On December 21 and 22 he's there from 2pm, and on Christmas Eve from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.

Is there anything for kids into hockey?

Yes. The Meudon ice hockey team runs a free taster session on the rink on Wednesdays December 9, 16, 23 and 30, from 2pm to 3:30pm, with demonstrations and a chance to talk to the players.

How long can we stay on the ice?

There's no time limit, but on busy days sessions can be cut to 30 minutes so everyone gets a turn.

La Défense Christmas Market

Name: La Défense Christmas Market
Start: 2026-11-12
End: 2027-01-03T23:59:59
Location: Parvis de La Défense

Featured inChristmas with Kids in Paris 2026

FestivalPuteaux

Where

Puteaux, Parvis de La Défense

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

Plan for

2 to 3 hours

What you need to know

Skating from age 3, and under-7s need an adult on the ice who pays the full adult rate
Gloves are compulsory on the rink: bring your own or buy a pair there for €4
Santa and Mrs. Claus wait by the tree carousel in the traditional market (Mrs. Claus on Wednesdays and weekends, photos are paid)

About

The biggest Christmas market in the Paris region fills the La Défense esplanade with more than 350 wooden chalets. Kids come for the ice rink, the carousels, the costumed parades and a visit to Santa and Mrs. Claus. At the elves' workshop in Santa's house, younger ones make their own Christmas decorations to take home. Grown-ups get treats and gift shopping among the office towers.

Free entry, ice rink from €6

Dates & times

Thu 12 Nov – Sun 3 Jan 2027

Mon-Thu11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Fri11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sat10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sun11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

The traditional market closes Dec 31; Le Sommet (ice rink and festive square) stays open until Jan 3. Dec 24 and 31 close at 6pm; Dec 25 and Jan 1 open at 3pm.

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Parvis de La Défense

92800 Puteaux

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