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Paris Christmas Lights & Stories with Tastings on Champs-Élysées

Location Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
$68.80
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Overview

The Paris Christmas Walking Tour offers a magical exploration of the city adorned in festive lights and filled with delightful holiday treats. This 1.5-hour journey takes you through the enchanting Champs-Élysées, revealing the rich traditions of Parisian Christmas celebrations.

  • 🎨 Begin at the stunning Grand Palais, where you can admire its glass dome and Beaux-Arts architecture while the first Christmas lights twinkle around you.
  • 🌉 Experience the beauty of Pont Alexandre III and the golden dome of Les Invalides as you learn how Paris earned its title as the “City of Light” during the festive season.
  • 🏰 Marvel at the elegance of Les Invalides, where you'll hear stories of candlelit family gatherings that embody the spirit of Christmas in Paris.
  • 👗 Stroll along Avenue Montaigne and be mesmerized by the luxurious holiday window displays created by famous fashion houses, turning shopping into a festive storytelling experience.
  • 🎄 Pause at the Les Fontaines du Rond-point des Champs-Élysées to hear how the city embraces Christmas lights, creating a symbol of joy and celebration.
  • 🍪 Visit a cozy boutique and savor traditional Alsatian gingerbread and buttery bredele while learning about their significance in French Christmas traditions.
  • 🍫 Indulge in a sumptuous Parisian macaron and discover its journey from ancient rituals to a modern holiday favorite, wrapped like a gift.
  • ✨ Walk along the iconic Champs-Élysées, where your guide shares how the dazzling lights have become an essential part of the city's holiday spirit.
  • ☕ Enjoy a rich hot chocolate, reminiscent of melted chocolate in a cup, right on the Champs-Élysées, a drink once reserved for French royalty during the holidays.
  • 🌟 Conclude your tour at the Arc de Triomphe, illuminated at the end of the Champs-Élysées, and reflect on the shared stories and beauty of Christmas in Paris.

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Group Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Views of the Grand Palais, Pont Alexandre III and Les Invalides
  • Guided Christmas walking tour of the Champs-Élysées Avenue Montaigne, and Arc de Triomphe
  • Stories and legends of Paris at Christmas told by a local guide
  • Tasting of traditional Alsatian gingerbread and festive cookies at Fortwenger
  • Tasting of Parisian chocolates and a macaron at Maison du Chocolat
  • Anything that isn't mentioned in the inclusions
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
The meeting point is the Statue of General Charles de Gaulle, near the Grand Palais. . Your tour guide will hold a pink flag. This tour will last 1 hour 30 min
Return details
The tour ends at the Arc the Triomphe.

  • Grand Palais
    Begin your journey in front of the majestic Grand Palais, with its glass dome and Beaux-Arts façade. From here, admire the golden statues of Pont Alexandre III and the first sparkle of Christmas lights.
  • Pont Alexandre III
    You’ll see theAlexandre III Bridge and Les Invalides glowing in the distance — a fitting place to start hearing how Paris became the “City of Light” at Christmas.
  • Invalides
    From the bridge, we’ll take in the golden dome of Les Invalides, one of Paris’s most dazzling landmarks. At Christmas, its brilliance feels almost like a giant ornament placed over the city. Here, you’ll hear how Parisian families once gathered by candlelight to celebrate the holidays — a reminder that light has always been at the heart of Christmas traditions.
  • Avenue Montaigne
    Marvel at famous fashion houses' dazzling holiday display, where haute couture meets Christmas wonder. Hear how luxury maisons have turned their windows into festive storytelling stages, enchanting Parisians and travelers alike with a tradition as anticipated as the holiday season itself.
  • Les Fontaines du Rond-point des Champs-Elysees
    Pause under the illuminated trees at this iconic roundabout. Here, your guide shares tales of how Parisians embraced Christmas lights, transforming the avenue into a symbol of celebration, joy, and togetherness during the darkest winter nights.
  • Step into a cozy boutique filled with the scent of cinnamon and spice. As you taste Alsatian gingerbread and buttery bredele, discover how these sweets have been part of Christmas tables in France for centuries, carrying stories of family traditions and festive warmth.
  • Savor a Parisian macaron while learning how these treats became part of modern holiday indulgence. From ancient rituals to today’s festive boxes wrapped like gifts, each bite connects you to the sweeter side of Christmas.
  • Champs-Elysees
    Stroll along one of the world’s most famous and beautiful avenues, sparkling with festive colors. Your guide shares stories of how the lights became a Parisian holiday tradition, not just decorations, but a glowing invitation to celebrate the joy of the season together.
  • Champs-Elysees Quartier
    Enjoy a rich hot chocolate (more like melted chocolate in a cup ) right on the Champs-Élysées, and discover how this decadent drink was once a cherished holiday luxury among French royalty.
  • Arc de Triomphe
    Finish at the Arc de Triomphe, glowing at the top of the Champs-Élysées. As you stand beneath its lights, hear how Paris celebrates Christmas as both a season of beauty and of shared stories — the perfect ending to your holiday walk.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travelers with severe food allergies (tastings may include nuts, gluten, dairy, or traces of allergens)
  • Visitors with limited mobility or difficulty walking
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Paris Christmas Lights & Stories with Tastings on Champs-Élysées

    Location Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    $68.80
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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