Paris, a magical Christmas destination
Memories and magic are what Christmas is all about. And what better place to make great Christmas memories than in Paris. Paris is a dream destination to visit any time of the year, but in the month of December, Paris is even more magical. Paris gives its title “the City of Light” an extra bonus with all the extra Christmas lights all over the city in December.
Christmas vibes in Paris
You see Christmas decorations everywhere in Paris. For example, the luxury shops all try to outdo each other with the most beautiful Christmas decorations and Christmas windows. And the Montmartre district becomes even more magical with the garlands and lights in this district. Paris is THE city to get into the Christmas spirit in December. Read all about the 8 most beautiful places to visit in Paris in December below.
Place Vendôme, a luxury christmas in Paris
Place Vendôme is perhaps the most luxurious square in Paris. On this square you will find the most luxurious shops and, as icing on the cake, also the luxurious Ritz hotel. And all these stores are showing off their Christmas decorations. Place Vendôme is therefore really a square that exudes luxury and Christmas. When you enter this square, the large Christmas trees on the square immediately catch your eye. These Christmas trees are therefore a popular photo spot during the Christmas season in Paris.
Good food at the Christmas market in the Tuileries Garden
This Christmas market is one of the largest Christmas markets in Paris. And in our opinion it is certainly the nicest Christmas market in Paris. The Christmas market in the Tuileries Garden is primarily a Christmas market where you can eat well. There are so many different food stalls here that all offer something different. We guarantee that you will visit this Christmas market more than once, because an evening is too short to try all the goodies they offer here. But this Christmas market in Paris is also very nice for the children to visit. This Christmas market also has fun fairground attractions where the children can certainly enjoy themselves.
Christmas trees everywhere at L’Hôtel de Ville, Parijs
Right in front of the L'Hôtel de Ville you will find another nice Christmas market in Paris. This Christmas market, decorated with dozens of Christmas trees, is a picture to walk through. But of course you can also eat well here and there are also some fun Christmas activities for children. There is a merry-go-round and a slide for children.
Christmas shopping at Galeries Lafayette Boulevard Haussmann?
Of course you can shop all Christmas presents at Galeries Lafayette Boulevard Haussmann. But that's not why we think you should come here in December. Galeries Lafayette Boulevard Haussmann has the best Christmas windows in Paris. But that also means that it can get crowded here, because everyone wants to catch a glimpse of these colorful shop windows. Also the adjacent department store Printemps has some beautiful Christmas windows. But it doesn't stop with the windows at Galeries Lafayette Boulevard Haussmann. Make sure to enter this luxury department store. Because in the dome of this department store there is a huge Christmas tree decorated in all kinds of colors.
And if you are here anyway, we advise you to go to the top floor. From this roof terrace you have a beautiful view over Palais Garnier, the opera building Paris, completely for free!
Galerie Vivienne, a covered passage in Paris
Galerie Vivienne is a popular passage in Paris. A passage that really conveys the picturesque Parisian atmosphere. And in the month of December, this passage also goes all out with the Christmas decorations.This passage has a special atmosphere, which is even more magical during the holidays.
Rue Saint-Honoré & Place Maurice Barrès, one of the most popular Christmas attractions in Paris
Since 2020, this square in Paris has been decorated for Christmas, making it one of the most popular places to visit in the month of December. Large Christmas figures with lights and a real Parisian background make this square in Paris so popular during the holidays. This place also definitely belongs on your Christmas route through Paris.
Avenue des Champs-Élysées, lights in Paris
When you visit the Avenue des Champs-Élysées during the day, the street decoration here may be a bit disappointing. But when you visit this famous street in Paris during the evening, you will understand why it belongs on this list of the most beautiful places in Paris in the month of December. All the trees along the Avenue des Champs-Élysées light up with thousands of Christmas lights. Really a beautiful face and an instant Christmas feeling.
Village Royal, a luxury passage in Paris
Village Royal is a luxury shopping passage in the heart of Paris. We don't send you here to shop either, because the luxury shops that you can visit here are not affordable for everyone. This luxury shopping arcade also goes all out with the Christmas decorations every year. Large Christmas figures, garlands and lots of lights. Village Royal should definitely be part of your Christmas planning in Paris.
Christmas is everywhere in Paris
Above we shared some of the most beautiful and fun places to visit in Paris in the month of December. The best places in Paris to get into the Christmas mood. But to be honest, you can feel that Christmas spirit everywhere in Paris. Everywhere the streets, shops and houses are decorated. And when you visit the Eiffeltower in the evening and the lights goes on, that is all the Christmas vibe you need.
Paris during the holidays is magical
As we wrote before, Paris is always a magical destination. But in the month of December with the Christmas spirit everywhere you walk, the magic of Paris is at its best.
