Christmas in Paris is a fairy tale. The brightest lights and the thrilling spirit of the holiday hang over the city from December 15th to 25th. The main attraction is the Christmas fairs, markets or bazaars. Here we've put together a list of the best Les marches de Noel to be found in Paris.
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Gradually cities are covered with snow, some just a little, and some even more. And a vague feeling grows in your soul... you definitely need to go to Paris for Christmas.
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Do you know what you need to do to make Christmas and New Year in Paris a 110% success? Read our holiday to-do list.
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Twice a year they come to the city... sales in Paris! In January and July, French stores sell collections of clothing and shoes from the previous season with discounts up to 70, 80, or even 90%! This is a great chance to quench your thirst for exciting shopping, but without catastrophic consequences for your wallet. Already preparing to go to Paris? Learn all the rules of French sales.
A vacation in Paris will be remembered for a lifetime. But what kind of memories will you have? We would like you to have only good good ones, and so at Voyage10.com we're working to make your travels better, brighter, more interesting. Let's find out what tourists in Paris do that can spoil their impression of the wonderful city.
The image of Paris paints it as a travel destination for young lovers, but it has lots to offer for families as well. It is the capital of France and just a very interesting city for tourism. If your hands are often held by your children as well as your partner, there's lots for you to love in Paris. We've prepared 33 ideas for a vacation in Paris with kids.
Paris is a wonderful city for cultural holidays. We strive for beauty, admiring the treasures of the Louvre, Orsay, partaking in contemporary art, and studying the history of the city, France and all of civilization. This is how long lines are created at the ticket offices of museums.
Christmas in Paris is a long-awaited holiday. Everyone prepares for it for a month in advance. On December 25 Pere Noel, the French Santa Claus, brings presents to children, leaving them under the Christmas tree. Finally, New Year's Eve serves as a solemn closing of the Christmas holidays. Drink champagne, have a rest on January 1, and then it's back to work!
On the third Thursday of November each year, all of France celebrates the day of Beaujolais Nouveau (young wine of Beaujolais). This is a newer tradition, and there are questions about young wine — should you drink it? Let's take a look at this unique tradition.
The wine-making region of Beaujolais belongs to Burgundy, but this wine is not called or considered Burgundy. It's made with a different variety of grapes, and processed with different technology.
December is a special time in Paris. The Champs Elysees and shopping centers sparkle with festive lights, and Christmas markets beckon with the aroma of roasted chestnuts. At every step you can enjoy hot tea with traditional treats, ice skating and free carousels. Does all this seem too touristy for you? Do you want a real miracle? Not far from Paris you can find more Christmas magic.
We've worked for a long time on our site, gathering all the most important advice before your trip to Paris here in one place for you. We have information about transport, hotels, cafes, tourist sites, museum tickets, and local traditions; in general, everything you need to make your trip perfect!
