Bonjour, listeners, and welcome to your friendly guide for what to do in Paris today through the weekend. It's the heart of the holiday season, and the City of Light is twinkling brighter than ever with festive magic everywhere you turn.

Kick off today, Sunday, December 21st, with Gims wrapping up his epic Le Dernier Tour at Paris La Défense Arena—his fifth and final show there promises high-energy anthems and a massive crowd vibe, as reported by Sortiraparis. Catch the French Elite Fencing Championships echoes from yesterday at the Pierre de Coubertin Stadium, or head to the Panthéon for Contes et Histoires storytelling tours through December 23rd, where families dive into history with enchanting tales of famous residents. Over in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, just a quick hop away, the Grand Christmas Parade unfolds this afternoon in front of the Town Hall, inspired by The Nutcracker with dazzling performers and holiday cheer.

Tomorrow, Monday, December 22nd, lace up for the Grand Palais Ice Rink under its stunning glass roof—the world's largest indoor rink features a massive Eiffel Tower at center ice, open through January 7th, complete with a food terrace and hot chocolate, according to Sortiraparis guides. Gims fans, don't miss his lingering energy from the weekend shows.

Tuesday, December 23rd, spotlights more Contes et Histoires at national monuments across Paris and Île-de-France, perfect for young and old rediscovering heritage through stories until January 4th. Meanwhile, dive into Christmas markets galore: the giant one at La Défense buzzes with over 300 chalets, a central ice rink, daily Santa visits, and entertainment through December 28th. Stroll the Enchanted Forest at Paris City Hall, featuring Made in Paris artisans until January 4th, or the Eiffel Tower Village on Quai Jacques Chirac with gourmet treats and views through the same date. Notre-Dame's charming market in Square René Viviani wraps up today with French crafts and regional bites, while Montmartre's 100% French village on the hill serves mulled wine and hilltop festivities through January 4th. Don't skip Saint-Germain-des-Prés for handcrafted delights or Place Richard Baret's ice rink, rides, and shows in the 17th.

For evenings, immerse in Jardin d'Acclimatation's Japan in Lights with 2,000 lanterns evoking Tokyo and Mount Fuji through March, or Parc Floral's Luminous Odyssey boasting 1,000 lanterns, drone shows, and Northern Lights until January 11th. Art lovers, the Grand Palais hosts Mickalene Thomas's bold All About Love exhibit through April, and the Musée des Arts et Métiers displays the free Zeus Olympic horse sculpture through January 10th.

Parc Astérix launches its Magical Christmas from tomorrow with a new ice rink, Viking market, light parades, and family shows through January 4th. Window shopping? Galeries Lafayette's giant tree and displays by Jeanne Detallante shine through December 31st, and Le Bon Marché transforms into a Noël village.

Listeners, bundle up, grab some vin chaud, and make these memories—Paris is your holiday playground this week. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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