Seen by many as the most beautiful city in the world, Paris is magical and has its own unique atmosphere. During the Christmas holidays, the illuminations, shop windows and the sweet scent of mulled wine bring an additional touch of magic to the capital... Paris Select reveals the best plans for you to immerse yourself in the magic of the end-of-year celebrations.
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Take a walk and admire the illuminations in Paris
As Christmas approaches, visitors flock from all over the world to admire the fairy colors who come to dress Paris for the occasion. Avenue of Champs-Élysées, avenue Montaigne, the Boulevard Haussman, Faubourg Saint-Honore or the magnificent Royal Village on the side of the Madeleine… Paris Select reveals you the most beautiful illuminations to fully experience the magic of Christmas, fair here.
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Choose at Galeries Lafayette Gourmet the most beautiful log
Bringing together a plethora of recognized artisans in the world of pastry, the Galeries Lafayette Gourmet celebrate the end-of-year festivities by offering wonderful Yule logs.
So, like every year, the pastry chefs of the Gourmet unveil in symbiosis of great creations. Pierre Hermé outlines an exceptional log with notes of fruit when Philippe Conticini offers a revisited Black Forest, not to mention the chestnut and coconut yule log signed Yann Roofer...
Logs with chocolate, fruit, classic or with original shapes… These exclusive sweets bring together all the flavors to make you have a delicious time. In Paris, the Galeries Lafayette Gourmet is the ideal spot to find the log that will sublimate your holiday table !
I SHOP MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS YULE
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Stroll through a Christmas market
It has become an unavoidable tradition: as soon as the end of the year draws near, marchés de Noël set down their suitcases in the capital…
Installed in small chalets, the craftsmen invite us to discover their creations : pretty decorations, small wooden toys, local products and other sweets... This is the ideal meeting place to stock up on little ones homemade gifts ! During this time, gourmets can treat themselves to a comforting break and enjoy chocolate and mulled wine, waffles, candied chestnuts and melting marshmallows... With their mountain atmosphere, their illuminations and their entertainment, the Christmas markets and villages make the happiness of adults and children alike. Tuileries, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Notre-Dame de Paris… Here is our favorites in Paris.
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Enjoy a good hot chocolate
In this freezing weather, nothing better than a little hot chocolate to warm up. Whether creamy, unctuous, velvety or very cocoa-flavored, it can be enjoyed with a delicious pastry. Saint Honoré, lightning, Mont-Blanc and other Paris-Brest… We have identified you the best hot chocolates in the capital, fair here !
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Take your eyes off it in a Parisian cabaret
Shows, hybrid shows and other reviews… The programming in Paris is constantly changing. Especially since the City of Light contains so many authentic cabarets ! For the end-of-year celebrations, they have imagined spectacular shows. the Moulin Rouge, the Latin Paradise or the Paris Lido… Here are the 4 exceptional places to trust to spend a typical Parisian evening.
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trustee the best attractions around Paris...
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Experience a Gallic Christmas at Parc Astérix
For the end-of-year celebrations, Asterix and his merry band have pulled out all the stops. Thus, from 18 December at 2 January, you will be able to live for the 3rd consecutive year the “ Gallic Christmas“. On the program of the festivities: magical decorations, majestic fir trees, traditional festive songs, a small Christmas market... In total, nearly 38 attractions will be open, including our favorites Oziris and Goudurix!
Thrill seekers will also be happy to discover “All on track! », a space dedicated to sliding activities. Inside, young and old can go tobogganing on a 28 m long track! They can also indulge in ice skating on the giant 400 m2 ice rink! With a learning space for mini beginners. 4 new shows will also be on display: “Who wants Father Christmas? », « What a Circus! », « Chronos, Magic and illusions » and « The Island of wishes ». No doubt, this kids-friendly outing will delight the whole family!
“Gallic Christmas” at Parc Astérix, from December 18 to January 2 (closed on December 24 and 25), from 11 a.m. to 19 p.m.
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Marvel at Disney Village's Enchanted Christmas
Tous them ans, Disneyland Paris created the event with its magical Christmas installations. If shows are organized (like at the Théâtre du Château, the Christmas show “Fantasticch” – A Merry Stitchmas), The christmas parade turns out to be grander than ever! The different animations and illuminations easily contribute to the magic of Christmas... As a bonus, the Père Noël and Disney characters are hiding all over the park, dressed in their finest festive attire!
