Le Grand Palais des Glaces 2025 is a winter experience that enchants Paris under a legendary glass roof, at the crossroads of heritage, conviviality, and a magic unique to the season.. Every winter, as the days grow shorter and the December air crisps, Paris dons its most iconic festive traditions. Immerse yourself in this unique winter event, which has become a symbol of the magic of the holiday season in Paris.
Each year, Grand PalaisThis iconic monument in Paris's 8th arrondissement is temporarily transforming its Nave into a vast ice rink. Beneath the building's immense restored glass roof, more than 2,700 m² of ice They welcome skaters of all levels in an exceptional architectural setting. Open from December 13, 2025 to January 7, 2026The Grand Palais des Glaces ice rink is not just a place for skating: over the years, it has become a Parisian tradition, attracting locals and visitors to share a unique sporting, social and festive experience.
An experience for everyone, season after season
The history of the Grand Palais des Glaces is inextricably linked to the Grand Palais's rebirth as a vibrant space for living, celebrating, and sharing, extending beyond its museum function. From the early 2010s, the idea emerged to transform the monumental Nave into a popular event space, capable of bringing together a wide audience around spectacular experiences. An ice rink quickly became the obvious choice: it allowed for the full exploitation of the glass roof's soaring volumes while reviving a long-standing Parisian tradition of large, temporary ice rinks. The first edition was an immediate success, appealing to families and night owls alike, and firmly established the Grand Palais des Glaces on the capital's winter calendar. Over the years, the event has grown in scale, design, and renown, becoming a true end-of-year ritual, a symbol of a festive, accessible, and resolutely contemporary Paris.
What immediately strikes you is the accessibility of the event: skating beginners, families with children, partygoers, or simply curious onlookers can all enjoy the ice under the same historic glass roof. A specific space is even dedicated to the youngest children.ensuring safety and ease of learning, while the more experienced slide freely on the main surface.
The scheduling of sessions is designed to adapt to different visit rhythms: mornings, afternoons and nights until 2am allow everyone to choose the experience that suits them, whether it's an afternoon with family or an evening under the lights and music.
A magical atmosphere under the glass roof
The very setting of the Grand Palais contributes to the unique atmosphere of this event: the natural daylight, filtered through the glass and steel structure, magnifies the icy surface, creating an ephemeral landscape of rare elegance. On certain evenings, light shows, a disco ball, or even the presence of a large replica of the Eiffel Tower in the center of the runway enhance the experience.
This combination of elements makes the Grand Palais des Glaces much more than just an ice rink: it is a place where aesthetics, history and shared pleasure meet, a kind of modern ball on ice, imbued with the festive Parisian spirit.
Besides ice skating, the Grand Palais des Glaces is also a social and culinary experience. On site, there are various points of interest... The restaurant offers tartiflettes, waffles, crepes and hot chocolate fountainsperfect for a well-deserved break between ice sessions. Evenings can also turn into real parties, with DJ sets and musical atmosphereswhere skating becomes almost secondary to the collective energy and the simple joy of being together.
What truly sets the Grand Palais des Glaces apart from other winter events is the human experience it offers. You'll see the smiles of families discovering their first steps on ice, friends laughing after a gentle fall, or couples savoring the magic of Paris beneath its illuminated glass roof. It's this atmosphere, both intimate and communal, that transforms a simple outing into a memorable experience.
The Grand Palais, a monument born to amaze
The Grand Palais itself is the product of a spectacular ambition. Built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, it was intended to embody the artistic, scientific, and industrial power of France at the dawn of the 20th century. Its monumental nave, crowned by the largest glass roof in Europe at the time, was conceived as a cathedral of light capable of hosting exhibitions, innovations, and large public gatherings. From its opening, the building became a symbol of modernity, hosting exhibitions, equestrian competitions, military parades, and major cultural events. Classified as a historical monument and subsequently fully restored over time, the Grand Palais has never ceased to reinvent itself, evolving from a temple of academic art to a vibrant and contemporary stage. Today, its transformations, including the Grand Palais des Glaces (Great Hall of Mirrors), are a natural extension of its original purpose: to amaze, unite, and celebrate the Parisian spirit.
More than just a seasonal attraction, The Great Hall of Mirrors It has established itself as an unmissable event of the Parisian winter. Combining architectural heritage, festive atmosphere, conviviality and sensations on ice, it uniquely embodies the spirit of the holiday season in Paris.
For those who wish to live an authentic, elegant and joyful experience, this life-size ice rink remains a highlight of the cold season, a celebration of ice, but also of Parisian life itself.
Patrick Koune
Practical tips to fully enjoy your visit to Le Grand Palais des Glaces until January 07, 2026:
– Book in advance Tickets for popular time slots (especially nighttime slots) sell out quickly.
– Arrive early if you wish to avoid waiting times.
– Wear gloves (mandatory on the ice) and appropriate warm clothing.
– Enjoy the gourmet breaks to discover the specialties offered on site.
– Subway lines 1 (Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau) and 9 (Franklin-Roosevelt).
