Up until the week before Christmas, Paris in December is almost free of tourists, and the weather ranges between 5 and 8°C. The shops of the windows have wonderful festive decorations, you can enjoy a hot coffee or the famous onion soup in one of the picturesque cafes and really feel the festive spirit in the city.
In Paris in December you can enjoy famous bazaars, as well as the Christmas Market on the Champs Elysees, selling various products from all over the country, ornaments and beautiful hand crafted souvenirs. Visitors can also enjoy the panoramic view of the city’s illuminations from the top of the Ferris wheel at the Place de la Concorde, as well as have fun at the free carousels set up all over Paris. You also have the chance to ice skate at the famous ice rink, and enjoy various shows at the Notre Dame de Paris.
Christmas and New Year’s Eve are special celebrations in Paris, so if you are here then, enjoy the festivities, drink champagne and make your wish when the clock strikes 12 on the 31st of December and marvel at the beautiful fireworks that will illuminate the night sky on this magical night.