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Christmas and New Year in Paris

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Christmas and New Year in Paris in 2024

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 2024, 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 2024 in Paris

The Christmas lights deck out the avenues and streets of Paris creating a magical festive atmosphere.
Wagon windows, a magical and colourful world, 130 years of Galeries Lafayette with Kevin Germanier, the luminous creatures of Thoiry Lumières Sauvages … the window displays at the department stores will fill you with wonder and transport you to other worlds
Find original gifts, drink hot chocolate with gingerbread … Christmas markets put us in the festive spirit. And that's a good thing, because there are plenty of them all over Paris, in all different styles!
Shows, exhibitions, illuminations … There are plenty of great cultural outings in Paris during the Christmas 2024 holiday season.
Cultural outings, strolls among the festive illuminations, fun activities… Make some excellent memories for yourselves as a 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!
Sacré-Cœur, Saint-Sulpice, the Madeleine church... Churches in Paris celebrate Christmas masses and nativity scenes
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Department stores, toy shops, fine food stores, boutiques for culture … Discover the best addresses for your Christmas shopping this year!
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Between dinner cruises, gourmet restaurants, cabarets and classic brasseries, there is a wide selection of outstanding places to dine this Christmas 2023! 
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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