Do you have real batteries at home? Still can’t understand how so much energy can fit into such tiny bodies? Especially at the end of the year? Look no further. We’ve put together a real guide to help you and your children have the best Christmas ever in Lyon.
Big Christmas at the Bois des Lutins
For the first time this year, the Bois des Lutins is celebrating its very own Christmas! Until January 5, come and experience the magic of the festive season with the whole family, with a whole host of festive activities. In the park, transformed for the occasion, nearly 12 attractions for young and old await you, but that’s not all! The Christmas Trail allows you to explore part of the park in an immersive setting divided into 4 themes on the secrets of Christmas. If you’re feeling the chill, you can also take in a show under a heated big top, and grab a bite to eat at one of the 3 food outlets.
📍 La Combe du Loup – Diémoz
🎟️ Full price: €18 to €22 (ages 5 to 64), Children (ages 2-4): €10.50 to €14.50. Free for children under 2.
Genesis, an immersive light show
This year, intensify the magic of the festive season with Genesis, the most eagerly awaited show of the year. Following the success of last year’s Enlightenment, Eonarium returns to the Palais de la Bourse stronger than ever with Genesis, a breathtaking new show! The Palais de la Bourse, one of the city’s most emblematic and historic landmarks, is decked out in lights for an intense family experience!
📍 Palais de la Bourse de Lyon (Lyon 2)
🎟️ From €7 for children and €12.50 for adults
Le hameau enchanté
The famous Hameau Duboeuf invites you to take a break in the holiday spirit until January 12! An entire universe has been recreated, where young and old alike can enjoy a unique experience. The visit will be punctuated by carols, gourmet breaks and original ideas for Christmas gifts.
📍 796 Route de la Gare – Romanèche-Thorins
🎟️ Admission €24 per person
Decorate the Christmas tree at home
An essential part of the festive season, the Christmas tree is also a great way to keep the little ones busy at home. It’s easy to forget that decorating the tree can be done over and over again. One day with lights, another without baubles. Between decorating contests, bauble-making, choosing garlands and positioning them in the living room, you’ve got plenty to do! If you haven’t bought it yet, don’t delay too long.
A (really) special concert of the best Christmas music with the kids
Let yourself be transported by the magic of candles and the enchantment of cinema for an unforgettable Christmas. In the Chapel of the Trinity, illuminated by hundreds of candles, enjoy a nostalgic experience. Relive holiday classics such as The Holiday, Maman, j’ai encore raté l’avion and Love Actually, not forgetting the Mariah Carey classic , all brought to life by the Quatuor Ensemble Paname. The music that marked our childhood and those unforgettable tunes that warm our winters are reinvented in a unique classical version. Candlelight promises you a musical journey imbued with poetry and timeless memories.
Venue: Chapelle de la Trinité
Date: several dates
Prices from €25
Christmas markets with children
Another classic to tick off your end-of-year to-do list: the Christmas market. It’s a veritable dream locomotive for children. With candy stalls, gift stalls and all kinds of attractions, you’ll be able to fill more than one child with wonder! The good news is that there are plenty of markets in Lyon this year not to be missed.