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Christmas and New Year in Paris in 2025

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Christmas and New Year's Eve with all their festivities are coming soon...

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!
The Christmas lights deck out the avenues and streets of Paris creating a magical festive atmosphere.
“Magic Factory” at Galeries Lafayette, “A Christmas in New York” at Printemps, “Paris m'emballe” at La Samaritaine... Let yourself be transported by the magic of the Christmas window displays at Paris's department stores!
Paris je t'aime presents a selection of the major Parisian Christmas markets for 2025, as well as some more intimate and unusual ones that are well worth a visit. Follow the guide!
Shows, exhibitions, illuminations … There are plenty of great cultural outings in Paris during the Christmas 2025 holiday season
Ice rinks, illuminated walks, concerts, Christmas stories... Create wonderful memories with your family during the Christmas holidays!
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!
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
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.
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
Discover the most beautiful souvenirs to bring back from Paris for the festive season: our selection of fashion, beauty and gourmet treats.
Palaces, pastry chefs, chocolatiers, restaurants ... the experts in gastronomy have come up with creative and scrumptious Yule logs. Here is a selection from Paris je t'aime for 2025
Discover five original gastronomic experiences to celebrate the magic of the festive season in Paris, by indulging in some delicious treats!
Between dinner cruises, gourmet restaurants, cabarets and classic brasseries, there is a wide selection of outstanding places to dine this Christmas 2025! 
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!
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
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!