Christmas 2023 - activities

The Royal Monceau Raffles Paris 2024 Yule Log by Yazid Ichemrahen, a tribute to the palace

Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris unveils its 2024 Yule log, signed by Yazid Ichemrahen and Alexandre Favre, the palace's new pastry chefs. Inspired by the emblematic red marquise that adorns the hotel's entrance, this creation combines chocolate, spices and caramel for a gourmet, refined holiday dessert.

Christmas Market 2024 at the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet (78)

The Bergerie nationale de Rambouillet is holding its Artisan Christmas Market on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Every year, it's a great opportunity to meet the craftsmen and producers who come to the Bergerie nationale, loaded with their arty, tempting products, to suggest some great gift ideas!

Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market 2024: handcrafted objects & delights at the foot of the church

The Marché de Noël 2024 on the Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris returns from November 28, 2024 to Monday, January 1, 2025, with its beautifully decorated chalets and gourmet artisan products.

Top 10 funniest Christmas 2023 ugly sweaters to buy in Paris and Île-de-France

The Christmas sweater is becoming a serious business in France. To pay tribute, an International Day of the Ugly Christmas Sweater has even been established, falling this year on December 15, 2023. On this particular day, fashion takes a break and bad taste takes over! It's a day for friends and colleagues to get together and compete in an ugly sweater contest. So, to help you elect the cheesiest knitted nugget, discover our top 10 ugly sweaters of Christmas 2023! Watch out!

Christmas 2023 in solidarity: give a Christmas box as a gift to a homeless person

Christmas Gift Box season is underway! To bring a little joy to a homeless person, give him or her a box filled with useful gifts, such as warm accessories, hygiene products, games and delicacies, all accompanied by a word of affection. It's a wonderful initiative that's sure to cheer up the less fortunate.

Claire Heitzler's Avellana Yule Log for praline lovers

For this Christmas and New Year's Eve 2023, Claire Heitzler unveils a gourmet Yule log: the Avellana log in the shape of a wreath and Christmas baubles, featuring hazelnut and praline.