Christmas in Paris

If Paris is a dazzling city throughout the year, Christmas becomes a spectacular lady. In the white hall in the French capital more than ever to honor its nickname, the "city of lights". Thousands of lights adorn the streets of the capital, giving the city a unique appearance. Everything is flooded with light and shining city pending the arrival of Santa Claus.

Paris is perfect for winter holidays. The city seems out of a fairy tale. Not only the lights adorn the city, but thousands of fir trees, nativity scenes and storefronts decorated him utter the magic touch. In addition, wells are installed and ice rinks throughout the city for children to enjoy a memorable Christmas. The colorful Christmas lights adorn especially the three major Parisian department stores, Galeries Lafayette, Printemps and the Galleries Bon Marche, full of life and partying. Even Santa Claus is installed in Paris a few days before Christmas Eve to enjoy its charms!

While the whole city is beautiful at Christmas, it is worth visiting certain sites at this time. What better way to start than strolling down the Champs Elysees, one of the avenues with the most beautiful Christmas decorations in the world. The majestic Cathedral of Notre-Dame is one of the key points to be addressed at Christmas. Every year they installed a huge fir tree with red trim off the main entrance that leaves visitors speechless. Furthermore, Na celebrated Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at midnight. Trocadero Gardens are the perfect spot to glimpse the iconic Eiffel Tower, illuminated by thousands of golden light every hour for five minutes. An impressive sight!

Parisians hold a dinner the day before Christmas, in the menu you can find fresh oysters, foie cream, smoked salmon, goose, turkey or chicken, dessert, eat some of his best as Bûche of Christmas chocolates accompanied by champagne .

There are two very famous Christmas markets, one Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the other in Saint-Sulpice. They are located about ten blocks of each other, and offer beautiful Christmas crafts and ornaments, plus regional culinary specialties from all over France.