There are few days left for Christmas and New Year. Things are a little different in Paris, although the whole of Europe is bright, with plenty of ornaments and cookies. Unfortunately, Paris is not as splendid as London, nor as colorful as the Christmas markets in Germany. But of course there are certain places where you can feel the excitement of both Christmas and New Year. I have prepared a small guide for you to easily find the most beautiful photo points where you can capture the spirit of the New Year and Christmas.
Place Vendome
If you ask, hang What is the most elegant square in Paris? Place my answer would be Place Vendome. This square, where all the famous brands and the most luxurious hotels are located, is now the most shining place in Paris. There are two gigantic Christmas trees in each corner, and especially at night, this place is a joy. This year another beauty was added to the square, and the Ritz Hotel Vendome built a small Chalet. You can try the Ritz’s delicious desserts and hot chocolate here and enjoy the square.
Le Village Royal
It is actually a small courtyard with many boutiques, but it has turned into a place with periodic exhibitions and special presentations. Especially last year it became one of the most photographed spots of Paris with its colorful umbrellas covering the entire courtyard. As such, they did not fall back on Christmas decorations and added color to Paris with two luminous bears.
Galeries Lafayette
At the end of every November, Galeries Lafayette is opening a Christmas showcase with a huge new year tree and launching Christmas enthusiasm with a very special event. This year’s ornaments of the Christmas tree, whose decorations change every year, consist of flowers and bees. In addition, an ice rink was added to the terrace floor of the shopping center this year.
Hotel de Ville
The city hall of Paris hosts many activities in the square in front of it all year round, and in December, it creates a fairground area for the Parisians to have pleasant moments. This area, which includes food, decorations, games and toys, was decorated with hundreds of pine trees this year.
Shops and Stores
During the Christmas period, the shops are becoming the most magnificent in Paris. The big shopping malls welcome the last days of the year with the window display decorations that astound people. This year’s favorite showcase was the Christmas Market-themed animated showcase of the BHV shopping center. Apart from that, the luxury decorations of the luxury brands are also ambitious. Dior was the brand that made this year with its white Christmas tree decoration, Louis Vuitton with its golden sun covering the whole building, and Chanel with its iconic logo and perfume bottle decorations.
Christmas Market
Christmas markets are being established in many points of Paris with its big and small stands, but the most popular market in the last two years is the garden of the Louvre Museum. Hot wine, delicious cookies, cotton candies, sausages, raclette cheeses and many more delicacies can be found in this Christmas market. There are also colorful activities, a funfair for children and those who still have children.
Hotels
Another important point that offers the most indispensable decors of the Christmas period is the hotels. The hotels, which are bright with the decorations of both the hotel building and the interiors, create special spaces not only for their customers but also for everyone. The best example of this is the Four Seasons George V Hotel’s private photographing point. You can take the most beautiful Instagram photos in this special lighting area.
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