Celebrating New Year in Paris: 6 important little things

The New Year in the French capital remains an invaluable event for a Russian person, since there is no such amount of snow we are accustomed to and the popularity of tangerines is not high. And the French, as true Catholics, prefer Christmas more. But, nevertheless, Paris in the New Year is also ready to surprise!

Christmas Markets and New Year’s Eve Illumination

During the holidays, the Champs Elysees becomes the most interesting place in Paris. It is there that you can see amazing wooden houses with a huge assortment of Christmas tree decorations and decorations, various gifts and souvenirs. Here you can drink hot wine and treat yourself to delicious sweets. You will also be delighted with the festive illumination of the main street and many unusually decorated Christmas trees.

Live showcases

A favorite tourist attraction in New Year’s Paris is the windows of the Lafayette and Printemps shopping houses, whose façades come to life with the help of extraordinary illumination and small puppet shows. On the site bebi.lv you can find out how to celebrate the New Year in Paris 2014 beautifully, having managed to bypass all the local trading houses.

Christmas tree — where without it?

In addition to tangerines and Olivier salad, the main tree of the city is important for a Russian person. In Paris, this can be seen in front of Notre Dame, where during the Christmas service in a manger, a baby appears as a symbol of the birth of Jesus Christ..

Ferris wheel, ice rink and the childhood dream of Paris

All the New Year’s lights in Paris can be viewed from the Ferris wheel, and ice skating can be found near the city hall. Disneyland also offers its own program for the New Year, from which neither children nor adults will remain indifferent..

Weather for New Year in Paris

Perhaps the only drawback in New Year’s Paris is the weather: an average temperature of +5, sleet or even rain, dampness and mud awaits you. Therefore, you should not take walks in the parks on New Year’s Eve..

New Year in the rays of the Eiffel Tower

This is the dream of many, if not everyone! In the fireworks of emotions, forget about the New Year itself, as it often happens that the fireworks have been canceled, and no one submits other identification marks about the end of the year. And remember that all celebrations end at three in the morning.