Christmas in Paris
Although the Parisians do not have a white Christmas (snow does not reach the city until February), the city of lights really shine during the festivities and celebration promises to be one of the best in the world.
Lights on Champs Elysées, Avenue Montaigne, Rue Royale e Quartier de Montmartre and the beautiful decorations of all shops in the city have created a truly sparkling and festive atmosphere, making it ideal for increasing our Christmas spirit.
Also from December 5 until the end of February 2003 in the courtyard of the Hotel de Ville, the Paris City Hall, will be operational, completely free of charge, an ice rink of 200 m2.
Those who go to Paris for Christmas will have the opportunity to visit several markets installed especially for this occasion, as the Market Place de la Nation, where 20 artisans came from all over France and elsewhere have high quality products, but also can go to design Christmas trees, located on Avenue Gabriel, where they will see an original forest with more than 100 creations made by designers from around the world or in Montbéliard, a typical German market.
Another option is to enjoy the live performance of “The Nativity” to be held this December 16 15 or go to the Christmas mass to officiate in the Cathedral of Notre-Dame 24 and 25 at midnight.
You can also visit the facilities of Disneyland Paris, where there will be stops and the kids can see close to Santa (tickets: 38 euros adults, children 29 euros).
The celebration of New Year or Le Revillon, as they say the French, will take place on the Champs Elysées and Place de la Concorde, where locals and strangers together the final account corearán midnight.
