Every year, the same rumor spreads. At the dawn of the New Year, many people expect to see fireworks from the Eiffel Tower, and sometimes those who look up to the Iron Lady on December 31st face the disappointment of not seeing a pyrotechnic show after the countdown. Contrary to popular belief, there are generally no fireworks displays from the Eiffel Tower on New Year's Eve in Paris.
And yet, images of a fireworks show on this emblematic monument do exist. And with good reason: fireworks are fired from the Eiffel Tower every year... but on July 14, the French national holiday. There was also an exceptional year when the Iron Lady was illuminated by a flamboyant show for the New Year's festivities: this was the year 2000, to mark the start of the new millennium.
However, another of the capital's iconic landmarks is traditionally the place to be for celebrations, including New Year' s Eve: the Champs-Elysées, known as the most beautiful avenue in the world. From here, you can admire the view of the Arc de Triomphe, which is usually illuminated for the occasion with a sound and light show, complete with pyrotechnic effects and fireworks. So this is the place to be for the Paris New Year's Eve show.
New Year's Eve 2025 on the Champs-Elysées: fireworks & video mapping at the Arc de Triomphe
For this New Year's Eve 2025 in Paris, the Champs-Elysées avenue is festive as every December 31. The program includes video mapping and fireworks at the Arc de Triomphe, as well as a series of concerts and artistic performances. [Read more]
New Year's Eve 2025 on the Champs-Elysées: fireworks & video mapping at the Arc de Triomphe
