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Festive Paris Guide 2026

Festive Paris Guide 2026

Your complete way to experience Paris's most enchanting season.

Paris during the festive season is pure magic: twinkling lights, festive markets, cosy bistro classics, and once-a-year traditions all across the city. But with so much happening, it's easy to miss the best bits (or waste hours figuring it out).

This guide shows you exactly how to soak up the festive spirit, from dazzling light trails to hidden markets and unforgettable New Year's celebrations, all without the stress.

🗓️ Covers all festive dates: mid-November to early January
✨ Digital PDF + Digital Map for your phone
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Why planning a festive Paris trip is harder than it looks…

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“I’m travelling in November. Will the Christmas markets and festive lights even be running yet?”

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“I want to eat somewhere properly French and festive, but how do I know which places are actually worth booking?”

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“What happens to the Metro and public transport around Christmas and New Year?”

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“I want to do something special for New Year’s Eve, but I have no idea what’s actually worth the money.”

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“There are so many festive things I want to see. How do I fit them all into my trip without spending the whole time running around?”

What if your perfect Paris festive trip was already planned for you?

Everything you need, in one guide ✨

🗓️ Key festive dates

A handy overview of important festive dates, seasonal events and when things are running, so you can plan your trip around what's actually happening.

🎄 Festive Events & Experiences

Discover the best festive markets, illuminations, ice skating, shows, concerts and seasonal experiences happening across Paris.

🚇 Practical Festive Tips

Everything from transport and closures to navigating Paris during the busiest time of year, so you're not caught out by the little things.

✨ Christmas Lights & Decorations

Know where to find the prettiest festive displays and beautifully decorated streets, shops and neighbourhoods.

🛍️ Festive Shopping

From Christmas markets to department store displays and French gifts, find the best places for festive shopping in Paris.

🍷 Festive Food & Drink

Lily's picks for cosy cafés, festive treats, French Christmas specialities, vin chaud and restaurants worth booking.

🎅 Christmas in Paris

Know what to expect over Christmas, including what's open, what's closed and how to make the most of Christmas Day in the city.

🥂 New Year's Eve

Ideas for celebrating New Year's Eve in Paris, from special dinners and events to what you need to know before the big night.

🗺️ Digital Map

All of Lily's festive recommendations pinned on an easy-to-use digital map, so you can see what's near you and plan your days more easily.

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The Festive Paris Guide is for you if…

✅ You're visiting Paris between mid-November and early January
✅ You want to experience the festive season like a Parisian, not a tourist
✅ You don't want to waste hours piecing together info from outdated blogs and social media
✅ You'd love all the best festive spots, practical info, and maps in one easy place

This might not be for you if…

❌ You're after a full day-by-day schedule rather than a curated pick-and-choose guide — pair it with our Paris Itinerary if that's what you need
❌ You're not travelling between mid-November and early January
❌ You want activities sorted by neighbourhood, not just what's open and worth it

Make it a Paris + London Christmas 🎄

Heading to London too? We’ve got the same guide for London. The Festive London Guide follows the exact same structure as our Paris one, covering key festive dates, Christmas markets, light displays (with a walking route for the lights!), ice skating, shows and tours, festive afternoon teas and pub roasts, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, where to stay, practical transport tips, and a digital map for your phone.

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