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There’s not much of this year left. The city of
Paris has begun to glitter radiantly from the annual
Noël Illumination. Welcome to the 2007 edition of
the Paris Christmas Feature!
(2007-12-11)
*Since
the dates and events can change with little or no
notice, please be sure to check things ahead of
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Galeries Lafayette
Period: November 2nd, 2007 –
December 31st
Metro: Chaussee d'Antin Lafayette
Lines 7 and 9, Opera Lines 3, 7, and
8
Printemps
Period: November 12th, 2007 –
December 31st
Metro: Havre Caumartin Lines 3 and
9, Opera Lines 3, 7, and 8 |
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The illumination, as well as the window
displays, of two of Paris’s largest and most
well-known department stores is definitely
worth taking a look. |
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Avenue des Champs Elysees
Period: November 26th, 2007 –
Mid-January 2008
Metro: Champs Elysees Clemenceau
Lines 1 and 13, Franklin D.
Roosevelt Lines 1, and 9, George V
Line 1, Charles de Gaulle Etoile
Lines 1, 2, and 6
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attraction of Paris’s Illumination, the most
beautiful street has to be the world-famous
Champs Elysees, doesn’t it? This year they
have changed every light over to LEDs, so
they will shine even brighter than the
lights have up until now. In addition, they
can use up to 70% less electricity, so it's
being reborn as a kinder, more
environmentally sound Illumination. Four
hundred trees along the road will be adorned
with dazzling light. |
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Montaigne Avenue
Period: November 25th, 2007 – January 7th, 2008
Metro: Champs Elysees Clemenceau Lines 1 and 13
Near the Avenue des Champs Elysees is this chic
avenue, lined with the boutiques of high-class
brands, which will also shine with the lights of the
Noel.
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Place Vendôme, Rue de la Paix, Castiglione Avenue
Period: November 22nd, 2007 – January 7th, 2008
Metro: Opera Lines 3, 7, and 8, Tuileries Line 1,
Concorde Lines 1, 8, and 12
Place Vendôme is often called the world’s most
beautiful plaza. Cartier, Boucheron, Chopard, Fred,
and even the Hotel Ritz can be found here. The area
is like Paris’s treasure chest. And they will be
turning on the lights a week earlier than last year.
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Rue Lepic, Abbesses Station
Vicinity
Period: December 1st, 2007 – Mid-January, 2008
Metro: Abbesses Line 12
You’ll find many cafes and shops that appeared in
the film Amelie gathered on Montmartre’s Rue Lepic,
all in an atmosphere of a small town. Then, in the
area surrounding Abbesses Station, there are many,
many fashionable boutiques and cafes around. |
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Montmartre
Period: December 1st, 2008 – January 31st, 2008
Metro: Abbesses Line 12
The hill of Montmartre, where the white walls of the
Basilica of the Sacré Cœur rise up, also shines with
the light of Christmas. Perhaps there are lights
placed at the highest point in all of Paris. |
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Paris Illumine Paris
Period: November 26th, 2007 – January
18th, 2008
Metro: Varies by Location
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This year will see the 4th Paris Illumine Paris city
sponsored Illumination Event, where the streets and
plazas of the city will shine with dazzling light!
When the event began years ago it was only in 5
locations. However, last year 50 locations
participated and this year over 100 locations will
be involved. Even if you can’t see the famous
illumination, idly strolling through Paris at any
time can make some lovely memories. |
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Paris’s Marché de Noël
(Christmas Market)
The Marché de Noël really brings the Christmas
spirit to life. As you wander through the booths
that stand right next to each other down the narrow
street you'll be able to find small items perfect
for Christmas presents, Christmas tree decorations,
specialty products from all over France to add a
little color to your Christmas Eve table, and much
more.
Le Village du Pere Noël
Place Saint Sulpice
Period: December 6th, 2007 – December 24th, 2007
Metro: Saint Sulpice Line 4
Le Village du Pere Noël
Place Saint Germain des Pres
Period: December 5th, 2007 – December 31st, 2007
Metro: Saint Germain des Pres Line 4
Saint Pierre de Montmartre
(Church)
2 rue du Mont-enis 75018
Period: November 24th, 2007 – November 25th
Metro : Abbesses Line 12
Place de la Nation
Period: December 1st, 2007 – December 24th
10:00-20:00
Metro: Nation Lines 1, 2, and 6
Ménilmontant
1 Place Maurice Chevallier 75020
Period: December 14th, 2007 – December 16th
Metro: Ménilmontant Line 2
Parvis de la Defense
Period: November 28th, 2007 – December 29th
Metro: La Defense Line 1
Disney Village
Period: December 21st, 2007 – January 6th, 2008
Metro: Marne la Vallee-Chessy RER Line A
For detailed locations check the
French Yellow Pages! |
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Skating Rink in front of Paris
City Hall
Period: December 1st, 2007 – March 9th, 2008
Metro: Hotel de Ville Lines 1 and 11
Hours: Monday-Thursday 12:00-22:00, Friday
12:00-24:00,
Saturday 9:00-24:00, Sunday 9:00-22:00
Entry Fee: Free
Shoe Rental - €5
(A passport or other form of identification is
required. Payment in cash only.) |
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L'église de la Madeleine
Christmas Concert
Period: December 25th, 2007 16:00
Metro: Madeleine Lines 8, 12, and 14 with no walk
Entry Fee: Free
Web: Official site of L'église de la Madeleine
Let’s spend a nice bit of time wrapped in the solemn
tones of pipe organ music for Christmas.
By the way,
mass will be held on the 24th at 22:00, and on the
25th at 11:00 and 19:00. |
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Savoie Montblanc a Bercy
Village (Christmas at Bercy Village)
Period: November 24th, 2007 – January 9th, 2008
Location: Bercy Village
Metro: Court Saint-Emillion Line 14, with no walk
Entry Fee: Free
Web:
Official Site of Bercy Village
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In this popular spot once used as a wine storehouse,
many Christmas events and prize giveaways will be
held starting at the end of November. Since they’re
also open on Sundays, this is highly recommended. |
Present for a Savoie and Mont Blanc Trip
November 24th – December 24th 12:00-20:00
You can just write your name and address on the
entry form to enter.
It’s Snowing in Bercy
Village!
November 30th – December 2nd 11:00-19:00
There will be a specially installed ski slope and,
on a terrace, an open-air bath open for a limited
time of only three days in Bercy Village. And
there’s a snow garden where the kids can also enjoy
some winter sports.
Snowy Mountains Photography
Exhibition
November 24th – January 9th, 2008
An exhibition of precious photographs capturing the
dynamism of the snow-capped
mountains. |
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The Twelfth Sapins de
Noel Createurs (Creators Christmas Trees)
Period: December 7th, 2007 – January 2nd, 2008
9:00-19:00
Location: Ministère de la Culture et de la
Communication
182, rue Saint Honoré 75001
Metro : Palais-Royal Musee du Louvre Lines 1 and 7,
then a 3 minute walk
Entry Fee : Free
Every year this exhibition features original
Christmas trees made by France’s most famous
designers and artists. Jean-Paul Gaultier, Christian
Lacroix, Hermes, Anne Valerie Hash, Isabel Marant,
Marithe + Francois Girbaud, Cacharel, Sonia Rykiel,
Paul Smith, Jerome Dreyfuss, and Andree Putman,
among others, will participate again this year. All
proceeds from the auction that precedes the expo
will go to the « Sol en Si » AIDS relief fund.
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Un Noël féerique au
Château de Vaux le Vicomte (A Vaux le
Vicomte Castle Christmas)
Period: December 22nd, 2007 – January
6th, 2008
10:00-18:30
Open until 17:00 on December 24th and 31st
Closed on December 25th and January 1st
Location: CHATEAU DE VAUX LE VICOMTE
Domaine de Vaux Le Vicomte 77950 MAINCY
Metro: Shuttle buses running between Paris
and Vaux le Vicomte:
Paris Vision (Phone Reservations: 01 42
60 30 01), Euroscope (Phone Reservations: 01
56 03 56 80)
Entry Fee: Adults €12.5, Children (Ages
6-16) €9.9, Children Under 5 Free
Family Ticket (Two Adults and Two Children
16 and Under) €39
Agency site where ticket reservations can be
made
Web:
Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte Official Site |
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The castle of Vaux le Vicomte, the beauty of which
even Louis the 14th was jealous, also lights up with
the Christmas Illumination. The street leading to
the castle's entrance is lined with white fir trees,
lit up as if the sun had fallen to the Earth. Then
the inside of the castle is decorated so thoroughly
you’ll think you’re in a land of dreams. And with
the children's costume rental (€4) you’ll feel like
you’ve returned to France’s Middle Ages! It’s really
too bad they don’t any for the adults to use. |
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Christmas Merry-Go-Rounds
Period: December 2nd, 2007 – January 6th, 2008
10:00-19:00
Location: All are outside of the 1st and 2nd
districts of Paris
3rd District: Square du Temple
4th District: Place de l'Hotel de Ville
5th District: Square Saint-Medard
6th District: Place de l'Odeon
7th District: Place Joffre
8th District: Place de la Madeleine
9th District: Place de la Concorde
10th District: Square Alban-Satragne
11th District: Place Leon-Blum
12th District: Avenue Daumesnil
13th District: Place d'Italie
14th District: Angle rue Didot/rue d'Alesia
15th District: Place Raoul-Dautry
16th District: Place du Trocadero
17th District: Place Docteur Felix-Lobligeois
18th District: Square Louise-Michel
19th District: Place Aramand-Carrel
20th District: Mairie du 20e |
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Playmobil Funpark Christmas
Period: December 1st-19th, 2007
Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 10:30-13:00 /
14:00-17:00
Closed on Mondays, December 25th, and January 1st
Location: PLAYMOBILE FUNPARK
22-24, rue des Jacheres Parc Silic Fresnes 94260
FRESNES
Metro : Get off the RER Line B at Croix de Berny.
Get on the TVM (bus) to St Maur / Creteil there,
then get off at either the Clos la Garenne or the
Montjean stop.
Entry Fee: Under 3 Years Old Free, 3 and up €1.5
Web:
Playmobil Official Site
Santa will be visiting the Playmobil Funpark, which
is filled with attractions based on the German-made
toys. There are plenty of other events for kids to
enjoy, like making their own greeting card. You’ll
enter the Playmobil world where you can play with
toys just as you like. {Because access is very
inconvenient from the Paris suburbs, be sure to be
well prepared before your departure.} |
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The place that probably puts the most effort into
Christmas in France is the Alsace region. This
season Strasbourg will be painted in the colors of
Christmas, along with Colmar, Mulhouse, and each
city throughout Alsace. In particular is
Strasbourg’s Marche de Noel Christmas Market, which
is filled with history considering this year will be
the 437th time it has been held. There will of
course be Christmas trees, as well as ornaments,
other decorations, and items perfect for Christmas
presents there. And because the TGV non-stop train
connecting Paris and Strasbourg opened this year
it's gotten even easier to get there. Walking under
the night sky, or the shining illumination in front
of the cathedral, while drinking some Vin Chaud (warmed
wine) is just lovely.
Marche de Noël - Place de Broglie/Place de la
Cathedrale
Le Grand Sapin - Place
Kleber
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