Christmas windows displays at the big department stores become veritable works of art, ever more inventive and surprising
In keeping with tradition, the facades of Parisian department stores (Printemps Haussmann, Galeries Lafayette, BHV) are adorned with the most stunning festive decorations. As well as street lights and decorations around the city, department store windows are filled with Christmas trees, darting fireflies and gift-wrapped parcels.
Shop windows also put on a show with amazing theatre sets featuring animated figures and magical decor in an interactive world … great fun to watch! Enchanting universes, devised and created by gifted artists and designers, are still a source of wonder for both children and grown-ups.
Admire the most beautiful monuments in Paris all lit up for the festive season
Set off for a magical 1hr-30-min tour on an OpenTour bus and discover the monuments of Paris lit up specially for Christmas
Download the new Paris Passlib’ app and let yourself be guided!
Available for free on Google Play and Apple Store.
Also enjoy the Temporary exhibitions of the museums of the city of Paris.
This year, the September back-to-school period is the ideal time to discover the universe of fashion in all its facets!
In the run-up to the spring-summer 2018 fashion shows, the capital of fashion and luxury goods retains its title as the trendsetting centre of innovation and creativity. Fashion is showcased in a number of venues, providing the public with an opportunity to rub shoulders with established and emerging names in fashion.
Festivals, music, movies and plays: your complete guide to summer fun in the capital!
In July and August, Paris puts on a host of open-air events to celebrate the sunniest, hottest months of the year. There are all kinds of ways to make the most of the long days and mild evenings. Our top tips for a Parisian summer: join the Bastille Day celebrations; relax on the ‘beach’ at Paris Plages; get geared up for the finish of the Tour de France, or go festival-hopping – here is a selection of the best.
The Rives de Seine Park, with a total length of 7 kilometers spans both banks of the river in Paris and offers a place for walking and recreation to the waterfront in the heart of the capital. On the left bank, you can stroll the Alma bridge Pont Royal. The route on the right bank of the Pont Neuf takes us to the Pont de Sully, without forgetting the Arsenal basin between the platform of the Rapee and Bastille Square
Times : 24 hours / 24, 7 days / 7.
Prices
Free for all.
