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.

Other Activities & Things to Do in Paris

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.

How to Travel Around Paris and Get to These Places

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Top 15 Best Places to Visit in Paris for First-Timers

Top Paris sights for first-timers, reached by private chauffeur

First time in Paris? Here are the fifteen places to prioritise for your 2026 sightseeing itinerary.

Iconic Paris Landmarks

Eiffel Tower — most famous landmarks in Paris

1. Eiffel Tower

Built for the 1889 World’s Fair, the 330-metre tower offers a 360-degree panorama and sparkles with lights every hour at night.

2. Louvre Museum

A former fortress and royal palace displaying over 38,000 objects, including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.

Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur Basilica — romantic things to do in Paris

3. Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur Basilica

The bohemian hilltop of Picasso and Van Gogh, crowned by the Sacré-Cœur, with the lively Place du Tertre and memorable sunsets.

4. Notre-Dame Cathedral & Île de la Cité

A 12th-century Gothic masterpiece on the Île de la Cité, the historic heart of Paris, beside Point Zéro.

5. Musée d’Orsay

A former train station holding the world’s largest Impressionist collection: Monet, Renoir, Degas and Cézanne beneath the famous clock.

Palaces, Avenues and Gardens

Palace of Versailles — royal residence opulent gardens tour

6. Palace of Versailles

Louis XIV’s royal residence, with the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and Le Nôtre’s immense gardens, fountains and Grand Canal.

7. Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe

Stroll the legendary avenue of luxury shopping, then climb the Arc de Triomphe’s rooftop terrace for sweeping panoramic views.

Sainte-Chapelle — Gothic chapel enormous stained glass

8. Sainte-Chapelle

Louis IX’s 13th-century chapel, where fifteen stained-glass windows illustrate over 1,113 biblical scenes in glorious colour.

Luxembourg Gardens — sail miniature boats fountain

9. Luxembourg Gardens

Left Bank gardens beside the Senate, with miniature boats on the Grand Basin and the Medici Fountain, free to visit.

The Seine River Cruise — Paris landmarks sightseeing cruise

10. The Seine River Cruise

Pass the Louvre, Orsay and Eiffel Tower along UNESCO-listed banks, by day with commentary or at night over dinner.

Districts and Hidden Gems

The Latin Quarter — historic university bookshops district

11. The Latin Quarter

The Sorbonne’s lively district of independent bookshops, Shakespeare and Company, affordable bistros and secret side alleys.

Musée Rodin — famous sculpture garden Paris

12. Musée Rodin

The Thinker and The Kiss, displayed in the 18th-century Hôtel Biron and its rose-filled sculpture garden.

Le Marais District — historical Jewish quarter trendy boutiques

13. Le Marais District

One of the oldest districts and the historic Jewish quarter: Renaissance architecture, galleries, trendy boutiques and the Place des Vosges.

The Catacombs of Paris — eerie underground skull tunnels

14. The Catacombs of Paris

Tunnels 20 metres underground holding the remains of six million Parisians, with bones stacked meticulously in the ossuary.

15. Musée de l’Orangerie

In the Tuileries Garden, two oval rooms designed by Monet surround you with his giant Water Lilies canvases.

How to Get Around Paris

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