The Christmas decorations in Paris are impressive; the store windows and shopping malls create real works of art to attract visitors’ attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Christmas lights illuminate the Parisian avenues and streets, and Christmas markets begin to appear all over the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, there are different BUS TOURS<\/a><\/strong> along the city to see the Christmas lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And, of course, you can’t miss the outdoor ice skating rinks. You will be spoiled for choice near the most famous attractions in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this post, we share our tips on the best things to do in Paris in December<\/strong>, including some indoor activities for when you need to escape the cold weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit European Christmas markets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n Paris is a wonderful city to visit all year round. I love this city, and it has a unique charm at Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are my reasons for you to visit Paris in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paris in winter is a cold city, where it can rain at any time. With some luck, you can see it snow; it changes spectacularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the temperature is quite cold during these months, this is the ideal time to experience Paris without the chaos of the high season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Christmas in the city of light warms up with its charming Christmas markets that appear almost everywhere in the city.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Paris in December also allows you to settle into a caf\u00e9 with a book, enjoy a hot chocolate or go shopping in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s also the perfect time to test your skills on the many ice skating rinks in Paris during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paris in December is a great way to escape the high-season crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But don’t think you’ll be alone, in December you won’t find the summer crowds, but you will find many people who want to enjoy this wonderful time in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Especially if you are traveling to spend New Year’s Eve in Paris, remember to book your restaurant in advance to find a seat in your favorite place.<\/p>\n\n\n Paris in December experiences cold weather. It could range from a light snowfall to rain or just a cool wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The average temperature during December is around 7 degrees Celsius maximum and 3 degrees Celsius minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although snowfall in Paris this month is rare, it is best to wear rain boots to avoid possible sleet or rain that may fall during your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 31-day average precipitation during December in Paris is essentially constant, i.e., it drizzles practically every day<\/strong> but not all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rainfall amounts remain around 43 mm (1.7 inches) at all times and rarely exceed 78 mm (3.1 inches) or fall below 15 mm (0.6 inches).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The highest 31-day average accumulation was 46 mm (1.8 inches) on December 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The average hourly wind speed in Paris increased in December, rising from 17 km\/h (10.5 mph) to 18.5 km\/h (11.5 mph) over the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The windiest month in Paris is January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n December is the first month in which it can snow in Paris. The average number of snow days is 1.8, with an amount of 11mm of snow, almost nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It can also snow from January to March. On average, Paris snows about 7.9 days a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So if you’re looking to find Paris snowed in, you will have to get pretty lucky.<\/p>\n\n\n December is cold in Paris, so wear a winter coat, warm hat, gloves, and a blanket scarf for winter.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I also recommend you bring a good pair of boots<\/a><\/strong> and walking shoes if they can be waterproof, all the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, bring an umbrella or raincoat to protect yourself from the rain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, if you are a person who suffers a lot from the cold, bring thermal T-shirts and socks to wear under your clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, you can read what to wear to Paris according to the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are my favorite items for Paris in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the questions we get asked most often is when it starts putting up Christmas decorations in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Christmas decorations in Paris begin to be noticed in the second or third week of November.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Typical Christmas markets<\/strong> usually start in December<\/strong>, and the Christmas lights in Paris, Paris Illuminations, can be seen in the most famous streets and avenues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Champs Elys\u00e9es dress up. You must walk down this street and let yourself be carried away by the Parisian Christmas spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Christmas decorations in Paris are removed at the beginning of January. Some Christmas markets begin to close on December 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde, the Champs Elys\u00e9es<\/a><\/strong> are filled with lights and spectacular Christmas decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n It is probably one of the most beautiful Christmas decorations I have ever seen. Along the way, you will find candy, mulled wine stands, and store windows with dreamy decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I recommend you walk along this avenue and continue to the Jardin des Tuileries or from Tuileries to the Arc de Triomphe, as you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The largest Christmas market in Paris is located in the Jardin des Tuileries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This Paris Christmas market has grown to the size of an authentic Christmas village with food stalls, Christmas shopping, and a Ferris wheel, among other attractions. <\/p>\n\n\n La Magie de No\u00ebl, the name given to this Parisian Christmas market, can be compared to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, London, which has similar stalls, stores, restaurants, and attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n La Magie de No\u00ebl is a real treat, and here you will find many regional specialties, from sausages to cheeses and even oysters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, you can also order a glass of wine or champagne, or if you are freezing, you can order a mulled wine or a piece of b\u00fbche de no\u00ebl, a perfect sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also skate on ice, as La Magie de No\u00ebl offers a large ice skating rink in the center of the Christmas Market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can experience the magic of Christmas<\/em> in a Parisian Christmas market! Don’t miss it! It can get a bit crowded, but there is plenty to see and do at this Christmas market in Paris!<\/p>\n\n\n If you are in Paris in December and want to visit the most beautiful places with Christmas decorations, you must go to Place Vend\u00f4me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here you will see some of Paris’s most beautiful Christmas lights and decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n This beautiful square near the Tuileries Garden offers a fantastic view of the Eiffel Tower, and you can also marvel at the beautiful Christmas trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every year, two beautiful Christmas trees are placed in the Place Vendome, giving the whole square a lovely Parisian Christmas atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another must-see during the Christmas season in Paris is the Galeries Lafayette with its huge tree under the dome.<\/p>\n\n\n If the dome of the Galeries Lafayette is already spectacular, imagine Christmas decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I also recommend you walk around this area; the Printemps windows are amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n The Defense zone is not just towers, each one taller than the last, and shopping malls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is a diverse area that offers exhibitions, festivals, and events throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since 1995, every year, the Christmas Market has been held and has become an unmissable event in the La D\u00e9fense district. <\/p>\n\n\n This Christmas market is more than a market; it is a small village of more than 13,000 m\u00b2, with 350 themed stalls on offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really live the Christmas atmosphere, restaurants and trendy places will offer you good eggnog or mulled wine as is tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This unique market will make you lose track of time and immerse you in the festive atmosphere. The program has many events throughout these five weeks, so take advantage of the holiday atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Come to this market, where the lights of the towers of buildings and Christmas lights create a unique atmosphere in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Christmas begins on Avenue Montaigne and rue Fran\u00e7ois 1er in mid-November with enchanting Christmas lights.<\/p>\n\n\n Every year, the streets are decorated with garlands of lights on trees and in stores to the delight of Parisians and visitors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another one of the most beautiful streets to walk during Christmas in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will find this magnificent Christmas market on the Boulevard Saint-Germain<\/a><\/strong>, close to Saint Germain des Pr\u00e9s church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s Christmas market is an opportunity to marvel and delight your palate, thanks to the many gourmet stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It usually begins around November 20 and ends after Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n A Christmas market ideal for the whole family, with Santa Claus and activities, drawing contests, and storytelling for children. You can taste some specialties and drink mulled wine.<\/p>\n\n\n You will see real artisans and designers offering jewelry creations, objects of different materials, ceramics, textiles, leather, calligraphy, and painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will also find stalls with regional gastronomy, where you can taste sausages, foie gras, macarons, cheeses, fruits, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With its charming, picturesque village aspect, the Place des Abbesses <\/em>will be transformed into a magical Christmas market.<\/p>\n\n\n From the end of November, Montmartre will be dressed in its finery to welcome you to its Christmas market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the Sacr\u00e9 Coeur area, you will also find the typical wooden stalls with handmade products, local products, and lovely gift ideas, 100% Made in France!<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also take a free walking tour<\/a><\/strong> and discover much more about this fantastic Parisian neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Trocadero to Champs de Mars, you will find over a hundred wooden stalls with traditional products and an ice rink allowing you to skate with a view of the Eiffel Tower.<\/p>\n\n\n This Christmas market is usually set up at the beginning of December and lasts until January 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This and the Tuileries are probably the most visited Christmas markets in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Update for the 2022 Christmas in Paris. There was no Christmas market on the Champ de Mars or skating rink\u2026 Maybe next year?<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to the typical visits to do in Paris, here I propose winter visits and things you can only do at this time of the year. Shall we start?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWhy You Should Visit Paris in December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What You Need to Know Before Traveling to Paris in December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Rain in Paris in December<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Snow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What to Wear in Paris in December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWhen Christmas Decorations Start in Paris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Best Places to See Christmas Decorations in Paris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Champs Elys\u00e9es<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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La Defense, Christmas With a Modern Twist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Tree Lights on Avenue Montaigne<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nNotre-Dame Christmas market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Montmartre Christmas Market<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe Best Places in Paris in December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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