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Christmas and New Year in Paris in 2025

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Christmas and New Year in Paris in 2025

As is the custom each year, the city is decked out in lights as the festive season approaches. Streets sparkle, major department stores come alive and the magic of Christmas weaves its spell! In 2025, Christmas markets, nativity scenes, concerts and a multitude of celebrations offer a wide choice of activities for the whole family. This festive atmosphere is also experienced in the restaurants where exceptional menus are offered for an unforgettable Christmas Eve. Everyone can enjoy the festive holiday atmosphere in Paris. Seasonal greetings to everyone!
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Christmas lights 2026 in the districts of Paris

The Christmas lights deck out the avenues and streets of Paris creating a magical festive atmosphere.
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Take your children to admire the Christmas 2026 window displays in Paris

Au cœur de Noël by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac at Galeries Lafayette, Le Village Noël at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, Un Noël bien tricoté at Printemps, Balade de Noël at La Samaritaine… Let yourself be swept away by the magic of the Christmas window displays at Paris’s department stores!
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Discover Christmas markets 2026 in Paris

Paris je t'aime presents a selection of the major Parisian Christmas markets for 2026, as well as some more intimate and unusual ones that are well worth a visit. Follow the guide!
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What to do in Paris during New Year's week?

Shows, exhibitions, illuminations … There are plenty of great cultural outings in Paris during the Christmas 2025 holiday season
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Christmas 2025 events and activities to enjoy with the family in Paris

Ice rinks, illuminated walks, concerts, Christmas stories... Create wonderful memories with your family during the Christmas holidays!
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Immersive experience: illuminations in parks and gardens

In winter, at nightfall, the parks and gardens of Paris come alive with illuminated trails revealing a fantastic world of colour and enchantment. Discover the light trails of 2025!

Christmas nativity scenes and masses in Paris in 2025

Notre-Dame de Paris, Sacré-Coeur, Saint-Sulpice, La Madeleine... Christmas Masses and nativity scenes in 2025 will be celebrated in Paris's major churches
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25 December 2025: which museums and monuments are open in Paris?

Paris je t'aime provides a list of cultural sites that will remain open on 25 December 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region.
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1 January 2026: which museums and monuments are open in Paris?

Paris je t'aime provides you with a list of cultural sites that will be open on 1 January 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France
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Souvenirs from Paris: The top 10 festive gifts

Discover the most beautiful souvenirs to bring back from Paris for the festive season: our selection of fashion, beauty and gourmet treats.
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The best Yule logs in Paris for 2026

Luxury hotels, patisseries, chocolatiers and restaurants… Every year, the artisans of Parisian gastronomy come up with ever more creative Yule logs. Here is the 2026 selection from Paris je t'aime!

Festive season food and drink: 5 unforgettable foodie experiences in Paris!

Discover five original gastronomic experiences to celebrate the magic of the festive season in Paris, by indulging in some delicious treats!
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Where to have dinner on Christmas Eve 2025 in Paris

Between dinner cruises, gourmet restaurants, cabarets and classic brasseries, there is a wide selection of outstanding places to dine this Christmas 2025! 
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Where to have dinner on New Year’s Eve 2025 in Paris

A memorable evening out at a restaurant, a visit to a cabaret or an extraordinary show… Treat yourself to an exceptional experience when you celebrate New Year's Eve 2025 in Paris!
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10 ideas for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve in Paris

Looking for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve? Paris Je t’aime has picked 10 ideas for celebrating the New Year with style, glitz & glamour, and originality
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New Year’s Eve in Paris: 15 places to party all night long

Discover the 15 places picked by Paris je t'aime for an unforgettable New Year's Eve in Paris: hidden bars, trendy clubs, and famous cabarets!
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Festive dinner at the cabaret

For Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, Parisian cabarets have some special evenings in store for their guests.
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Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve on the Seine in Paris: festive cruises and dinners

The 2026 Christmas and 2027 New Year celebrations are the perfect opportunity to enjoy lunch or dinner on the Seine