Paris Sparkles with Post-Christmas Festivities: Ice Rinks, Markets, and Cultural Gems Abound

Hey listeners, welcome to your friendly guide for what to do in Paris today and through the weekend of December 26 to 28, 2025. It's the perfect post-Christmas glow-up, with festive markets twinkling, ice rinks calling your name, and cultural gems lighting up the City of Light.

Kick off today, Friday the 26th, at the Grand Palais Ice Rink, the world's largest indoor skate spot under that stunning glass roof, open through January 7. Glide around a massive central Eiffel Tower sculpture, grab hot chocolate from the food terrace, and feel the holiday magic—Sortiraparis.com calls it iconic, with tickets flying fast. Or head to the Louvre Museum for extended evening openings through January 3, giving you extra time to wander masterpieces under the holiday lights—book now via their site. The Eiffel Tower stays open late until 12:45 a.m. (last entry 11:45 p.m.), perfect for sparkling summit views, as noted by Sortiraparis.

Markets are buzzing everywhere. The Enchanted Forest Christmas Village at Paris City Hall's square, running to January 4, features Made in Paris artisans, a free majestic carrousel for all ages, and gourmet chalets—Paris.fr describes it as a twinkling wonderland with hidden hedgehogs and snowmen. Don't miss the Tuileries Garden Christmas Market till January 4, with rides, an ice rink, gift shopping, and food stands next to the Louvre—Paris Discovery Guide hails it as huge and magical. La Défense's giant market, its 30th edition through December 28, boasts over 300 chalets, a central rink, Santa meet-and-greets, and entertainment—Sortiraparis reports it's drawing millions.

Saturday the 27th? Catch the last days of the Rick Owens: Temple of Love exhibit at Palais Galliera, with 100 silhouettes, archives spilling into the garden—Paris.fr says it's a fashion feast. Sunday the 28th brings the Ligue Nationale de Basket All Star Game at Accor Arena, a high-flying family spectacle per Sortiraparis. Dive into Cirque Électrique's Fanfare (expérience) électrique in the 20th, a wild 360-degree circus mashup of acrobats, clowns, and live music. Check the free Paname exhibit by Bilal Hamdad at Petit Palais, capturing modern Paris vibes, or the Polynesian Christmas fest at Musée du Quai Branly with dances, ukulele, and po'e pudding tastings—all gratis, says Paris.fr. End with Japan-inspired luminous paths at Jardin d'Acclimatation.

For more thrills, Parc Astérix's Magical Christmas through January 4 has a new rink, market, and light parades. Notre-Dame's Christmas celebrations echo from yesterday's Midnight Mass, with the market in Square Viviani wrapping up today amid the restored cathedral's glow—IndiaTV News captured the devotion.

Bundle up, listeners—Paris is your playground this week. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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