Holiday season in Paris: it is the most enchanted moment of the year in the most romantic city in the world. Streets, squares, shop windows etc. are decorated in the romance and sparkling glory of Christmas illumination.
Why don’t we take time to enjoy this magical moment?
Now let’s see the must-see illuminations in Paris.
Christmas lights on the Champs Elysees
From the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde, the majestic Avenue des Champs-Elysees is filled with lights. 200 trees along the avenue are covered with lights making it a fairyland appearance. The avenue is lit until 2am.
When: from November 21st to January 9th
Where: Avenue des Champs Elysees (Metro Charles de Gaulle Etoile, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Champs-Elysees Clemenceau, or Concorde)
Christmas lights and décor at Place Vandome
The elegant Place Vandoem with very fine jewelry stores such as Mellerio dits Meller, Chaumet, Mauboussin and Van Cleef & Arpels, will be wrapped in a bijou illumination.
When: from November 21st to January 15th
Where: Place Vandome (Metro Opera, Tuileries or Concorde)
Christmas lights on Avenue Montaigne
Enjoy glamorous illumination at the avenue which is lined with luxurious shops such as Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Celine, or one of the classiest hotel Plaza Athenee.
When: from November 23rd to January 10th
Where: Avenue Montaigne (Metro Champs-Elysees Clemenceau)
Christmas décor at Notre Dame Cathedral
Take pictures of a huge, gorgeously decorated Christmas tree on the plaza in front of the UNESCO World Heritage cathedral.
Christmas window displays at Printemps Haussmann
Christian Dior collaborates with Printemps this year to celebrate 2012 Christmas. The 74 dolls in exact replicas of Dior dresses are huge delight to the eye.
When: from November 9th to December 31st
Where: 64, Boulevard Haussmann (Metro Havre-Caumartin)
Christmas lights and décor at Galeries Lafayette
Did you know that this famous department store marked its 100th anniversary in 2012? Giant Christmas tree designed by Swarovski illuminates the store under the art-deco cupola, 100 year anniversary themed Loui Vitton shop window exclusively at Galeries Lafayette, or Disney themed Christmas windows for kids etc. etc… Simply you can’t miss this.
Where: 10, Boulevard Haussmass (Metro Havre-Caumartin)
Forum des Halles
Forum des Halles, a large contral wholesale marketplace replaced with an underground modern shopping precinct, is now decked out with Christmas decorations. It will be interesting to see how beautifully the digital snowflakes highlights the winter.
When: From November 14th to January 7th
Where: Metro: Les Halles / RER: Châtelet Les Halles
Why don’t we enjoy this magical moment in the most romantic city in the world?
No, there's no reason not to enjoy this! so,
Enjoy!!
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