Paris in Christmas during 12/26 - 12/31 - How is it?
Feb 3, 2016, 9:54 am
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What do you mean by better? Cheaper hotel prices? We were in Paris this last Xmas through the New Year and prices weren't bad, however the terrorist attacks might have had something to do with that. In any case the city was packed and traffic was heavy between Xmas and NYE even driving out to the exterior of the city. The weather was great this time and we weren't cold at all dancing on the Champs-Élysées at midnight.
If you mean better in terms of ambiance, it is best to go during the holidays rather than before or after. However if you go before at least there will be a lot of shopping going on. And if you are looking for good deals at the shops, about 10 days or so into the new year is when they start the big sales.
If you mean better in terms of ambiance, it is best to go during the holidays rather than before or after. However if you go before at least there will be a lot of shopping going on. And if you are looking for good deals at the shops, about 10 days or so into the new year is when they start the big sales.
Feb 3, 2016, 9:57 am
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Aug 25, 2016, 10:06 pm
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Bumping this... I understand most, if not all, fashion boutiques will be closed on Cmas day, but will be open on Monday the 26th? Is that correct? In general, would the shops along St. Honore / 1st open around 10am on Monday?
Aug 26, 2016, 12:42 am
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I doubt that most would be open. You'd have a better chance on Tuesday. But maybe it depends if the number of tourists picks back up again by December.
Aug 28, 2016, 7:56 pm
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Aug 28, 2016, 8:04 pm
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Unlike in the USA, much of the rest of the world that celebrates Christmas also makes December 26th a holiday. I would expect most stores to close early on December 24th. One can see an even longer holiday period depending on the days of the week that are involved.
Aug 28, 2016, 9:52 pm
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Aug 29, 2016, 4:16 am
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I think we will head to Paris on the 27th to stay through to the new year. We did that last year and it was a lot of fun.
Nov 28, 2016, 2:56 pm
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Late chiming in, but winter is my favorite time to visit Paris.
1) The city is fully decked out and at its most beautiful (depending on opinion) From roughly Dec 1 to Jan 3
2) Because it gets dark early you have a great chance to see the "city of light" fully illuminated
3) post Christmas sales
1) The city is fully decked out and at its most beautiful (depending on opinion) From roughly Dec 1 to Jan 3
2) Because it gets dark early you have a great chance to see the "city of light" fully illuminated
3) post Christmas sales
Nov 28, 2016, 4:57 pm
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In contrast in France, if a holiday falls on a weekend, it is generally not observed on a week day. (But in France you do generally have a 'ponting' when the Friday is generally also taken when a holiday falls on a Thursday; also the Monday is generally also taken when a holiday falls on a Tuesday).
Sep 29, 2021, 10:18 pm
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Bumping for any additional commentary around New Year's. Thinking of a long weekend trip over NYE, one of my potential travelmates said he heard too much stuff is closed. We'd probably be mostly going for museums, shopping, dining, some nightlife.
Sep 29, 2021, 11:35 pm
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Shops, museums are closed on 01/01 but that’s all.
Oct 3, 2021, 1:54 pm
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All public transport will work with Sunday schedule on Xmas Day and 1 January; On the night from 31 december to 1 January the Transport system will work all night an light schedule on the most important line , it is also free usually to encourage people to take public transport instead of car ( and driving being drunk)
