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The 2024 Louis Vuitton Yule Log by Maxime Frédéric, at LV Dream

Louis Vuitton unveils its 2024 Christmas log, signed by pastry chef Maxime Frédéric. The Louis Vuitton log, a refined combination of hazelnuts, creamy praline and fleur de sel, is the ultimate touch of luxury for your festive season!

The Grand Quartier hotel opens its chalets on its winter terrace with Swiss fondue

Head for the winter terrace of the Grand Quartier for a Swiss fondue in a chalet, until next March!

Chinese New Year 2025 menu at Imperial Treasure Paris

Chinese gourmet restaurant Imperial Treasure celebrates Chinese New Year 2025 with a special menu. It's the perfect way to start the Year of the Snake at this refined address on the Champs-Elysées.

Christmas at Parc Astérix 2024-2025: light trail, ice rink, Christmas market and Obelix's slide

Parc Astérix is once again celebrating the magic of Christmas during the 2024 Christmas vacations. From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, you're invited to discover the festive activities of Gaulish Christmas at the theme park. Skating rinks, toboggans, a trail of lights, a hidden tavern and enchanting shows await you, with a new feature this year: Obelix's Slide on the Gaulish side.

The Made in France Christmas Market from Saint-Michel to Paris 2024

Take a stroll through the Saint-Michel district of Paris, and discover its little Christmas market from December 19, 2024 to January 15, 2025. Located on Place Saint-Michel, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, this year's market features high-quality, responsible products made in France, next to the Saint-Michel fountain.

Boni's: pizza by the slice, just like in New York!

Nestled in Paris's 2nd arrondissement, Boni's offers New York-style pizza by the slice. Here, you can sit down quickly or take away, then try one of the restaurant's four recipes, or create your own custom slice for the more daring!

Lumières en Seine at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud, discover the new 2024-2025 fairytale route

Lumières en Seine is the sublime Festival of Lights that will once again illuminate the Domaine de Saint-Cloud, from November 15, 2024 to January 12, 2025. The program includes an enchanting stroll of almost 2km, to be enjoyed over the festive season.

La Grande expédition: the art and science exhibition at Centquatre-Paris - our photos

Le Centquatre-Paris and the TARA Océan foundation take us on a voyage of discovery of the ocean and its riches, in a groundbreaking exhibition on view from November 16, 2024 to March 2, 2025.

The Feel Good Experience: a beauty and well-being break at Atelier Richelieu

Looking for a weekend break from your grueling daily routine? Join us at Atelier Richelieu on November 15 and 16, 2024 for a feel-good experience in beauty and well-being, with talks and workshops.

Christofle: Une Brillante Histoire, the goldsmith's house's sublime exhibition at MAD Paris

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs is preparing to light up your autumn with the exhibition "Christofle: A Brilliant History", from November 14, 2024 to April 20, 2025. Discover how this legendary house has reinvented the art of goldsmithing since the 1830s, through 1,000 dazzling pieces - from cutlery to jewelry to contemporary art - deployed in a magical immersive scenography.

The giant Christmas Market at La Défense is open! Festive entertainment and ice rink on the program

The Paris la Défense Christmas Market is back from November 14 to December 29, 2024. This year, the market expands to include some 250 wooden chalets, bringing the parvis de la Défense to life with gift ideas, gourmet stalls and entertainment galore! As an added bonus, a real ice Christmas skating rink will be set up at the foot of the arch.

Christmas 2024 in Paris: a sky of luminous mistletoe bouquets and festive entertainment at Bercy Village

From November 21, 2024 to January 6, 2025, Bercy Village in Paris gets into the spirit of the festive season! On the program: a sky of luminous mistletoe bouquets and lots of festive entertainment for young and old! Discover the Christmas program in this charming open-air alley.

La Chocolaterie de William Artigue: Christmas creations and hot chocolate near Canal Saint-Martin

We're off to the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris' 10th arrondissement to discover the chocolaterie of William Artigue, a young and talented chocolatier who unveils a range of gourmet creations, from chocolates to confectionery. Trained by masters such as Patrick Roger and Jacques Genin, his atelier-boutique offers a universe combining tradition and innovation, with unique Christmas creations and divine hot chocolate to sublimate the Parisian winter.

Visit the Palais d'Iéna free of charge: information and history of this unique building in Paris

Located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, the Palais d'Iéna is an imposing circular building. Designed by Auguste Perret, the building can now be visited free of charge!

Ecole Ritz Escoffier cooking classes, Christmas logs and festive dishes 2024

How about learning how to make the best Yule logs? Between cooking classes and pastry-making, we'll let ourselves be seduced by this extraordinary moment in the very heart of the grand hotel's kitchens.

Wayang Kulit, shadow theater from Java and Bali: the exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly, our photos

The Musée du Quai Branly in Paris immerses us in traditional Indonesian culture through the small exhibition "Wayang Kulit, shadow theater from Java and Bali". On view from Tuesday, November 12, 2024 to Sunday, March 23, 2025, this installation introduces us to 'wayang kulit' shadow theater, described as a performance show, and considered both a popular and timeless art form.

Chez Zena, family-style Lebanese cuisine in the 18th arrondissement

Want to travel to the heart of the Mediterranean without leaving Paris? Head for Chez Zena, a Lebanese restaurant in the 18th arrondissement, offering family-style cuisine with intoxicating flavors. It's the perfect place to get away from it all, while enjoying a delicious meal!

The last 12 Galeries Lafayette Christmas trees from 2024 to 2013

Discovering the huge Christmas tree at Galeries Lafayette has become a real tradition in Paris. Every year since 1976, it has adorned the center of the dome of the famous Parisian department store. Like every year, everyone has their say on whether it was better or worse than last year. So we thought a little falsh back of the photos from the last 12 years would give you a better opportunity to compare.

L'Ours et la Vieille Grille: poetry-filled café-library and wine cellar in a former theater

In the Latin Quarter, the history of the capital meets literature in the bookshop de l'Ours et la Vieille Grille. Formerly a theater in the 1960s, the place is now a haunt for poets and book lovers, as well as for fine dining, as it boasts a soulful café!

Bûche de Noël 2024 from the Manufacture de Chocolat et de la glace Alain Ducasse in Paris

For Christmas 2024, Manufacture de Chocolat Alain Ducasse is offering a whole host of chocolate surprises on the theme of The Nutcracker. For the first time, we're also unveiling a Yule log that combines the expertise of the Manufacture, the ice cream maker and the cookie factory of the famous Michelin-starred chef.