Paris is one of the most popular tourist attractions which
ranks on the top of most travelers’ bucket lists. And why shouldn’t it? This
beautiful city is home to a myriad of tourist attractions like the Eiffel
Tower, the Louvre Museum and the Notre Dame de Paris. All of these attractions
and other places of interest get more magical during Christmas in Paris 2021.
That is because the entire city which is already known as the
“City of Lights” actually gets decorated with wonderful lights and beautiful
decorations for Christmas and New Year Celebrations.
Want to get a France visa so that you can head over to France
and experience the best of Christmas in Paris? Then read our brief guide to
know about all the amazing things that Paris has to offer during Christmas.
5 Exciting Things
to do in Paris on Christmas day
Witness the
Window Displays & Holiday Lights of Christmas
Paris city truly becomes the “City of Lights” during
Christmas and New Year Celebrations. Why so?
Simply because almost every major tourist attraction and
place of interest get decked up with extravagant decorations and sparkling colors.
Major streets, squares and other important landmarks also get
an amazing festive treatment.
And if you fancy crowds then you can head over to the main
department stores of Paris. You will be welcomed with larger than life
decorations and spell-binding window displays!
Explore the
Place Vendome
The enchanting Place Vendone and the charming Bronze Column
rank among the must-visit places in Paris during Christmas. Why so?
These beautiful attractions undergo a grandiose makeover
during Christmas and nothing seems more Parisian than these places during the
beautiful winter festival.
You can take a stroll around the beautiful square or munch on
some tasty Christmas sweets in the Christmas Chalet which will be open in front
of the Ritz Hotel.
Visit the
Bercy Village
This offbeat tourist attraction of Paris is an amazing spot
if you plan to celebrate Christmas in Paris 2021. That’s because this place is
not near the main city centre which means fewer crowds and more a cosy ambience
for couples and families.
This charming village is located on the 12th
arrondissement of Paris which poses as an outdoor entertainment and shopping strip
for locals and tourists.
Stroll
along the Avenue des Champs-Elysées
If there is one thing that you shouldn’t miss doing then it
is walking down one of the most popular avenues in the world – The Avenue des
Champs-Elysées.
This beautiful place gets decked up with thousands of lights
from the Place de l’Etoile all the way to the Place de la Concorde.
The best time to take a stroll in this venue is from 5 PM to
2 AM. 200 scintillating trees shining like stars make for a perfect photo
session with your loved ones.
Do note that this venue will be lit up during Christmas and
New Year. So, if you plan on staying in Paris till New Year then you can enjoy
this beautiful avenue 2 times during your trip to Paris.
Explore
Popular Paris Christmas market 2021
Many European countries are well-known for their alluring
Christmas markets and Paris boasts many of such Christmas markets.
Some of the traditional French Christmas markets that you
should visit are:
·
Christmas Market at Notre-Dame Cathedral
·
Marche de Noël Alsacien (located at Gare de L’Est)
·
Jardin des Tuileries’ Marché de Noë Market
·
Eiffel Tower Christmas Village
