Top 10 things to do in Paris during the holiday season!

Paris, the city of lights, is illuminated at this time of year ! The setting could hardly be more ideal. The Raspail Montparnasse hotel gives you the list of the 10 things not to miss in Paris during the holiday season.

1. Admire the Christmas decorations in Paris

The vitrines of the department stores on the Boulevard Haussmann, the BHV, the Grand Marché, the illuminations of the Avenue Montaigne or the Champs Élysées, Paris is more beautiful than ever this time of year! It would be a shame to miss it…

2. Go see a puppet show at the Parc Montsouris

The Parc Montsouris, most exotic park of the city, has many surprises for you.

Indeed, there is a small puppet theater, which offers you every year a little puppet show for Christmas! What an charming and traditional moment to enjoy with your family!

3. Ice skating on the Grande Arche !

No, you’re not dreaming. A huge ice rink has been settled on the roof of the Grande Arche! How would you like skating with a breathtaking view over the Eiffel Tower?

For those who prefer to stay on the ground, you can also find an ice rink at the Jardin des Tuileries or at the Grand Palais!

4. Have a mulled wine at the Notre Dame craft market

This small Christmas market settles down every year at the foot of the majestic Cathedral of Notre Dame. On the program, a dozen artisanal cottages, in a small and illuminated square, in the very center of the city!

5. Go skiing at the Eiffel Tower

This year, you can go skiing at the Eiffel Tower … In virtual reality. Indeed, we offer you the opportunity to go down the slopes like an experienced skier, to try the great slalom or to fly over the snowy mountains in a hang-glider! And for the little ones, it’s possible to try virtual kid karting!

6. Take a nocturnal walk in the Jardin des plantes

Go and discover the lights festival of organized by the Jardin des Plantes, Espèces en voie d’illumination. Have a nocturnal walk marked by gigantic luminous statues of animals.

7. Visit the Galeries Lafayette

Like every year, the Galeries are preparing a beautiful program for the holidays! In addition to the gigantic Christmas tree, the fairy decorations and animations planned during the whole month, the Galeries are the ideal place to buy your Christmas gifts…

8. Go say hello to Santa Claus!

Have you been kind and wise this year? Would you like to give your letter to Santa? He will be present in Paris during the holiday season, at the Christmas markets and the Galeries Lafayette!

9. Spend a day at Disneyland

Enter the magical Christmas Kingdom of Disneyland, and live an enchanted celebration! Attend the Christmas parade, the new Mickey show or the amazing Christmas of Goofy.

10.  Attend the Féerie show at the Moulin Rouge

Talentueuses danseuses, costumes de plumes, strass et paillettes, décors somptueux, numéros exceptionnels, Aquarium géant, musiciens, choristes… Découvrez des performances artistiques exceptionnelles sur la scène mythique du Moulin Rouge !

Talented dancers, feather costumes, rhinestones and sequins, sumptuous sets, exceptional acts, giant aquarium, musicians, choristers … Discover exceptional artistic performances on the legendary stage of the Moulin Rouge!

We could add to this list “Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Paris“, but we prefer to invite you to read our article on the subject …

So, did we manage to convince you to come to Paris during the holiday season?

Whatever you choose, the Raspail Montparnasse’s team wishes you all a wonderful festive season!