Enjoy Paris hotels for winter weekend getaways
Food, partying and frivolity go hand in hand during the Parisian winters. Paris hotels fill up with revelers looking for Christmas gifts and seasonal entertainment. Here’s our guide to the best on offer…
Of course, Paris has several attractions that can be visited throughout the year, from the art galleries to the boulevards. But towards the winter months, the city has a festive atmosphere that would be hard to find anywhere else. Bundle up, find a base in one of the many central Paris hotels, and walk as you please.
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the locals preparing for the seasonal festivities and realize that in Paris you can enjoy Christmas stress-free. Get into the cafes to warm up and enjoy a break from sightseeing or shopping. Internationally recognized icons of heritage, art and history mean there is always something to see and do in Paris. The weather, whether good or bad, has little influence on being able to enjoy them. Families should visit the seasonal fairs and merry-go-rounds, and of course, Disneyland Paris always puts on an extravagant show.
This is gaming season in Paris, bringing exotic, indulgent and sumptuous dishes to every level of bistro and restaurant. To whet your appetite, hold out for chestnuts roasted outdoors, if you can. From champagne to elaborate dinners to fireworks, these food-focused celebrations continue well into the New Year, both secular and Chinese. Paris is certainly a city surrounded by pomp and boisterous celebrations.
As Christmas approaches, the iconic Champs Elysees sparkle with a stunning display of lights on the trees lining the long boulevard from Place de la Concorde to L’arc de Triomphe. Evergreen trees decorate the streets, golden fairy lights adorn the street lamps, and sparkling decorations are found in every store window. Further on, the spectacular window displays at the Galeries Lafayette and Printemps on Boulevard Haussmann will leave you speechless. Paris hotels are also transformed into winter wonderlands with seasonal charm.
From the Marais to St Germain, rustic Christmas markets are everywhere. Freshly cooked hot food can be sampled along with mulled wines and other traditional festive treats. Several ice skating rinks open in festive locations, such as the Hotel de Ville, ideal for the Pompidou Center and Les Halles shopping center. There are also clues that can be found at the foot of the Montparnasse tower, and up to two hundred sit in the air on the first level of the Eiffel Tower. Skate with the city at your feet!
There are so many festive activities to enjoy in Paris. You won’t be disappointed with a Christmas vacation in the city of lights.
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