However, these have not been confirmed at the time of writing. There are often ice-skating rinks by the Eiffel Tower, at the Tuileries Gardens near the Louvre Museum, and at the Hôtel de Ville, too. At night, it becomes an ice-skating disco. Skate to your heart's delight under a huge dome of lights, accompanied by your favorite songs. Don't forget to bring your gloves, as wearing these is mandatory!įor the biggest indoor ice-skating rink in the world, head to the newly refurbished Grand Palais, where Le Grand Palais des Glaces ice-rink normally opens from mid December through early January.
The ice-skating rink normally opens from around December 20 through early January. Come and join the fun at 110m above the ground and enjoy 360° views of Paris. The best part is that admission to the ice rink is free! It is normally open from around 20 November through 31 December from 9.30 A.M- 8.30 P.M.įor another rooftop experience, the large ice rink on top of La Grande Arche de la Defense will return this year. Enjoy breathtaking views over the rooftops of the Paris Opera and across to the Eiffel Tower. The stunning Christmas tree and Christmas lights at Galeries Lafayette department store (MaxPixel CC0)Īs if the incredible Christmas decorations weren’t enough, Galeries Lafayette at Boulevard Haussmann has outdone itself this year! It will be opening a roof-top open-air skating rink that will delight both locals and tourists alike.
For a slightly less touristy experience (but just as Christmassy!), stroll along the Rue Montorgueil, one of the city’s most authentically Parisian streets. If you’re staying near Le Marais district, take a stroll along to the BHV department store too, to admire their Christmas displays.įor some of the prettiest streets lit up with Christmas lights, apart from the Boulevard Haussmann, see the one million Christmas lights in the Champs Elysees avenue. The rest of Boulevard Haussmann is itself a sight to be seen, and elsewhere in Paris, the animated display of moving figures at Bon Marche is also impressive, and fun for children to watch. It’s enough to distract you from your Christmas shopping! Normally this is a spectacular Christmas tree adorned with ornate, colorful decorations and surrounded by Christmas lights. Galeries Lafayette’s flagship store on the Boulevard Haussmann has one of the most elaborate Christmas window displays.Įach year the store unveils an epic centerpiece under the domed roof of its central shopping court. The magical and mesmerizing spirit of Christmas is impossible to miss at Paris’s biggest department stores. The Christmas lights at the Louvre pyramid in December (MaxPixel CC0)Īdmire the gorgeous Christmas decorations at Galeries Lafayette In this post, we share our top tips on things to do in Paris in December, including some indoor activities when you need to escape from the cold weather! There are also special bus tours and river cruises along the Seine to see the Christmas lights, and several open-air ice skating rinks to choose from near Paris’s most famous attractions. If you plan to visit Paris in December, wrap up warm and head out into the streets to soak up the Christmas spirit! From mid-November onwards, the City of Lights begins to live up to its name as Christmas displays are constructed in store windows, Christmas lights brighten the boulevards, and Christmas markets start popping up all over town.
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