Christmas and Holidays Lights Displays in Paris for 2011-2012
Note: The following list is not exhaustive. Check back for updates later in the year.
- Christmas/holiday lights displays on the Champs Elysées
The majestic Avenue des Champs-Elysées is flooded with lights every winter, with light-drenched trees stretching all the way from the Place de l'Etoile and the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde. Don't forget to visit the Christmas market in the area while you're at it.
Location: Avenue des Champs Elysées, metro Charles de Gaulle Etoile, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Champs-Elysées Clémenceau, or Concorde
When: From November 22nd, 2011 through January 9th, 2012.
- Lights and Decor at Place Vendome and Surrounds
The elegant Place Vendome and surrounding streets are festively lit for the holiday season. Stop for tea at the Ritz to warm up, then go out and admire the gorgeous square.
Location: Place Vendome, Rue de la Paix, Rue de Castiglione, Rue Saint-Honore and Rue des Capucines (Metro Opera, Tuileries or Concorde
When: November 22nd, 2011 through January 15th, 2012.
- Christmas Lights on Avenue Montaigne
Known for its luxury boutiques, Avenue Montaigne is getting all gussied up for the holidays this year.
Location: Avenue Montaigne (Metro Champs-Elysees Clemenceau
When: November 23rd, 2011 through January 10th, 2012
- Christmas Light Displays at Paris Department Stores
The classic Paris department stores district near the Opera Garnier is awash with lights and elaborate window decorations every holiday season, starting in mid-November and throughout the January sales season in Paris.
Location: Galeries Lafayette, Printemps and surrounding stores on Boulevard Haussmann, 9th arrondissement
Metro: Havre-Caumartin
RER: Auber
More: Pictures of Holiday Lights and Window Displays at Paris Department Stores
- Christmas Decor at Notre Dame Cathedral
As if Notre Dame Cathedral weren't stunning enough on its own, each Christmas season the gothic cathedral hosts an enormous, lavishly decorated tree on its main plaza. The decor generally appears in mid-November to early December.
