November 2024: Elysée Team recommends

AURA Invalides is an immersive sound-and-light experience hosted at the iconic Hôtel des Invalides in Paris. This event, held in the grandiose Dome des Invalides, transforms the space into a spectacular multi-sensory journey, combining stunning visuals, spatial sound, and captivating music.

You’ll be surrounded by projections that cover the grand dome, walls, and floors with vibrant, moving images. These projections feature artistic renderings of celestial scenes, historical narratives, or abstract designs, creating a magical, dream-like environment.

AURA Invalides is also notable for taking place in one of Paris’ most historic locations. The Hôtel des Invalides was originally built in the 17th century as a hospital and retirement home for war veterans. It is now the resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte, making it a fitting venue for a majestic artistic production. It is perfect if you are looking for a unique cultural experience that blends art, history, and technology.

The show lasts nearly 50 minutes. We encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance here as the event usually gets fully booked. The price is 24€ for adults and 10€ for minors -18.

To arrive by public transport from our hotel, you can take the RER A at Val d’Europe station, and get off at Auber (Opéra) station, from there, transfer to the Metro 8 line (purple line) towards Balard and get off at École Militaire and Les Invalides will be 5 minutes walking distance and travel time is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Disney’s Enchanted Christmas season at Disneyland Paris makes its yearly return from 9^th November to 6^th January 2025. The park is transformed into a winter wonderland with splendid decorations, twinkling lights, holiday-themed shows, and special character appearances, making it one of the most enchanting times of the year to visit.

There are multiple experiences that bring the Christmas spirit alive like the classic parade, special meet and greets, festive food options, and holiday themed shows.

A must-see during your Disneyland visit is the dazzling Sparkling Christmas Parade. With five vibrant floats and catchy holiday jingles, this parade captures the enchantment of the festive season. With approximately 100 performers, along with Disney characters in festive outfits such as Mickey, his pals, the Disney Princesses, and even Santa Claus, come together to celebrate and create an unforgettable memory that captivates the heart of guests of all ages.

You will find the parade hours and all the necessary information to enjoy your magical stay in the Disneyland Paris app, which we recommend you to download prior your arrival. You’ll be able to pre-save your favourite rides and shows, so you won’t miss them during your visit.

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The start of the holiday shopping season begins with Black Friday, the most expected shopping event of the year, where you’ll find plenty of discounts and promotions. Our hotel is located walking distance to two important shopping areas, which means you have almost 300 boutiques to choose your gifts from or to treat yourself 😉.

Across the street from our hotel, you have Val d’Europe Shopping Center, which is one of the largest shopping complexes in the region with over 160 stores, including international brands as well as French favourites. It’s a bright and spacious mall that offers a variety of shopping, dining options, and entertainment like the Sea Life Aquarium. Starting on black Friday, Val d’Europe will have a week of super promotions with plenty of retailers offering special discounts.

And right after Val d’Europe mall, you will find La Vallée Village, which is the main luxury outlet center in the area, that will have special promotions from November 22^nd to December 2^nd 2024. During this period, you’ll find exclusive discounts across many luxury boutiques and longer shopping hours from 10:00 to 20:00 every day. Is the perfect opportunity to buy gifts for your loved ones early rather than last minute, so you’ll have time to wrap them with love and care.

By Maria Ines S Rangel. Published on  October 29th, 2024.