If you are traveling to Paris in November, Armistice Day is November 11 so be sure to check what is open/closed in advance.

Beaujolais Nouveau is November 15. The Festival takes place on the third Thursday of November every year. Make sure to check for here for bars in Paris that are participating by Arrondissement.

Create your own Buche de Noël at La Cuisine in a special class on December 20. Spots will fill up quickly so book in advance.

High Tea for Christmas

The Peninsula

George V

The Bristol

Plaza Athénée

Le Meurice To book reservations contact here for more details.

Where to Eat on Christmas

Café Constant is open and they will be serving a Christmas menu (close to the Eiffel Tower)

La Reserve has a Christmas menu (close to Champs Élysées)

Le Comptoir du Relais will be serving their regular menu (Close to St Germain de Près/Odeon)

Both Café Constant and Le Comptoir dur Relais are in my Where to Eat in Paris Guide and I enjoy them both.

Ice Skating

Le Grand Arche – December 15-January 14. 10 euros per adult and 5 euros for kids. Bring gloves!

Eiffel Tower Ice Rink

December 15 – February 19. Free with access to Eiffel Tower costs between 3 euros and 11 euros. Bring gloves. Visit the official Eiffel Tower website for more details.

Christmas Lights in Paris

Visit the Grand Magasins

Make a visit to Printemps and Bon Marché on the Left Bank to look at the Christmas windows and see the decorations. Galleries Lafayette has a huge display in the center of the store.

Christmas Markets in Paris

1. Christmas Markets at Notre Dame Cathedral

   from 14 December 2018 to 23 December 2018

   Square René Viviani – 2 rue du Fouarre, Paris

   December 14 – 23rd

2. Hôtel de Ville

   December 14 – January 6th.

3. St Germain de Près Christmas Market

   In front of the Church

   December 1 – January 1

4. Gare de L’Est

   Traditional Alsace Market

   Bretzels, Gingerbread, and decorations

   December 5 – December 21

5. Les Halles

   A Christmas Village under the canopy at Les Halles

   December 1 – January 6th

Where to Celebrate New Years Eve coming soon!

If there is anything I missed or you have specific questions about celebrating the holidays in Paris, please comment below and I will add them to the post.

Merci xo

P.S. Don’t miss what to pack in the Winter. If you are still searching for accommodations for the holidays, I recommend these 10 Hotels in Paris.