Paris, Christmas Light Show

Christmas Lights in Paris “The City of Light…”

Phone: + (33) 892 683 000
Starts: Mid-November
Ends: Beginning of January
Open: Every evening.
Prices: Free

Paris at Christmas time. This statement stands firmly behind Paris’ “City of Lights” alias. Tourists from around the globe come to see the city bathed in a beautiful golden light each year. Notre Dame Cathedral puts up a massive tree each year next to its infamous tower. The quaint little Christmas Market is set up for folks to browse and find great treasures for loved ones. People lace up to put their ice skates to the test at the infamous rink in front of Hotel de Ville in the heart of the city. Shops, hotels, galleries, cathedrals and museums alike dress up in good, cheery Christmas style. But the one thing that draws most attention is the light show along the Champs Elysees. No other light demonstration in the world can compare to the radiant glow that is cast along this busy street in Paris each Christmas season.

Paris Metro Stations for the Christmas Light Show on the Champs Elysees

The best metro lines to get you to the Christmas Show along the Champs Elysees are Paris Metros 1 and 13. Both of these lines cross onto the same platform. These lines will take you to the very place that the Paris’ heart beats, the 8th arrondissement.

Paris Hotels for the Christmas Light Show on the Champs Elysees

If you are looking to stay within your means try a stay at 2 star Hotel D Argenson located right in the 8th arrondissement, just a stones throw away from the Champs Elysees. This quaint hotel, which starts at a mere 70 euros a night, evokes the same cozy sentimental feeling you get when staying at grandma’s house.

To get more bang for your buck book your Parisian days at the Hotel Best Western Bradford Elysees. This hotel is a short walk from the light show on the Champs Elysees and features large, airy rooms for a very comfortable stay. Starting at a mere 130 euros per night, the mind boggling price, aside from the light show, is the best part!

If you want to stay right where the action is there is only one place to go, literally, and that is at the 4 star Hotel Marriot Champs Elysees Paris. This is the one and only place to stay along the historic avenue that houses the annual Christmas light show.  For starting rates of 593 euros per night, you too can truly discover the magic of Paris at Christmas time.