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Ground Control Paris

81 rue du Charolais - 75012 Paris Gare de Lyon - Bercy

Shizen 2026: The Japanese Christmas Village is Coming to Ground Control!

For its 7th edition, Shizen—the Japanese Christmas Village—will take over Ground Control on Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6, 2026 (from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM). Here’s what’s in store for this grand winter celebration with a Japanese twist:

Market and cuisine: 88 exhibitors and creators, craft booths, gourmet food stalls, and the Yatai-Bus (street food and sake)
New and exclusive features: a Japanese snack-bar-style karaoke room hosted by Sato Keiko and a sauna area to experience the comforting warmth of an onsen
Culture and exhibitions: the “4 Seasons in Japan” exhibition by photographer Loïc Lagarde, accompanied by book signings at the Charybde bookstore
“Japanese Music Scene” Spotlight: film screenings, panel discussions, and live concerts
Activities and DIY workshops: introductions to origami and ikebana, spice blends (shichimi and furikake), public Radio Taiso (morning exercises) sessions with Gili-Gili, specialty record stores (City Pop), and themed board games

Housed since 2017 in a former
SNCF mail sorting facility near the
Gare de Lyon, Ground Control is a
hybrid, vibrant, and socially engaged space. A space
for gatherings and experimentation where
culture, work, and festive moments come together.
With over 5,600 m² of indoor
and outdoor spaces, Ground Control hosts
events of all sizes in a
unique and open setting.

Opening times and prices

Average price à la carte:

Less than €20

More info on opening times:

Wednesday–Friday, 12:00 p.m.–midnight; Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–midnight; Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Closings

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Open on public holidays:

1 May

Services

Group welcome
Rooms available for private hire
Vegetarian cuisine
Organic cuisine
Halal cuisine
World cuisine
Click & collect
Chef at home
Terrace and/or garden
Smoking room

French cuisine:

Regional cooking

Sustainable approach

The bars and restaurants
at Ground Control are committed to
sustainable dining practices,
with a focus on short supply chains
and a goal of obtaining
Ecotable certification for all
operators.

Ground Control is taking concrete steps
to limit its environmental impact:
• Complete elimination of single-use plastic
through a shared dishwashing station,
• Waste sorting and recycling,
including food waste,
• Reuse of materials and furniture
in the site’s design,
• Repurposing and reuse
of event signage,

The venue supports several
social initiatives:
• Support for organizations promoting
access to education,
• Collaboration with the Refugee Food
Festival to showcase the talents
of refugee chefs,
• Hosting awareness-raising workshops
(climate, biodiversity,
food, mental health).