Christmas in Paris

Also this year you can enjoy the Christmas period in Paris. The city is beautifully illuminated and decorated. There is also plenty to see and experience!

You can do Christmas shopping, because the big stores Galeries de la Fayette and Printemps are all decorated in Christmas atmosphere with beautiful interiors and shop windows. At the Galeries La Fayette they show scenes from "Alice in Wonderland" and on Wednesday and Friday a teen choir sings Christmas songs.

Galeries Lafayette PARIS HAUSSMANN

40, boulevard Haussmann

Opening times: Monday - Saturday 9.30-20.00 (Thursday until 21.00)

Metro stop : Chaussée d'Antin La Fayette,

Printemps Haussmann

64, boulevard HaussmannOpening times: Monday - Saturday 9.35-19.00 (Thursday until 22.00)

Metro : Havre Caumartin

Or visit one of the many Christmas markets in the city. This' Marches de Noël you will find on the squares of Saint-Sulpice and Saint-Germain-des-Pres, on the Champs-Elysees, the Gare de l'Est and la Defense. Walking along the many stalls or chalets with delicious local products and fun Christmas stuff.

Le village du Père Noël, place Saint-Sulpice 10-24 Dec (10.00-20.00) Le village du Père Noël, place Saint-Germain-des-Prés 5-31 Dec (10.00-20.00)Marché de Noël: Champs-Elysées 20 Nov-4 JanMarché de Noël: Gare de l’ Est 29 Nov-13 Dec (Mo-Sa 8.00-20.00/ Su 9.00-19.00)Marché de Noël: l’ Arche de Noël à la Défense 26 Nov-28 Dec (11.00-19.30)Marché de Noël: place des Abbesses 28 Nov-30 Dec.