10 Best Events, Festivals & Activities In Paris
Luxury events in Paris this winter, with a private chauffeur
Planning a luxury winter trip to Paris? Here are the best events, festivals and activities, and the easiest way to reach them.
Top Winter Events and Festivals
Paris celebrates the festive season with unmatched elegance: classic markets, brilliant light displays and refined celebrations.
1. Paris Christmas Markets
Wooden stalls, regional treats and hot vin chaud, from the large Tuileries Garden market to the refined Marché Saint-Germain.
2. Holiday Lights & Window Displays
The Champs-Élysées glows under an archway of lights, while Galeries Lafayette and Printemps unveil famously intricate window displays.
3. Paris Winter Sales (Les Soldes)
Regulated sales early in the year, with substantial discounts on designer fashion, accessories and home furnishings.
4. New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Watch the light and video show on the Arc de Triomphe from the Champs-Élysées, or book a private gala well in advance.
Other Things to Do in Paris
Beyond the festivals, the city offers unique activities, day and night.
1. Seine River Cruise at Night
After dark, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay and Eiffel Tower light up; a dinner cruise adds fine French cooking to the view.
2. Exploring Cafés & Indoor Markets
Linger in historic cafés and covered markets such as the Marché des Enfants Rouges, the oldest, with its gourmet stalls.
3. Visiting Museums & Exhibitions
Fondation Louis Vuitton retrospectives, Palais de Tokyo displays and major Grand Palais shows; book timed tickets online.
4. Day Trips to Versailles
Easily reached by RER C, the Château de Versailles offers lavish interiors and breathtaking gardens; plan a full day.
5. Ice Skating at the Grand Palais
Le Grand Palais des Glaces sets a rink beneath the glass dome, usually December to January, with skate rentals on site.
6. Winter Walks in Luxembourg Gardens or Montmartre
Stroll the Luxembourg Gardens or Montmartre’s cobbled streets, crowned by the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and its sweeping city views.
Nightlife and Getting Around
Jazz clubs, cabaret, the Opéra Garnier or the Salle Pleyel: book popular shows early, they sell out fast.
The Metro gets crowded and taxis face delays. A private chauffeur from Limo Driver Luxury Car Paris handles transfers, sightseeing and evening events.
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