The joy and warmth of a Parisian Christmas

With its warm and friendly atmosphere with a touch of fairyland magic, Christmas in Paris is a wonder for children and parents alike. To ensure a festive period conducive to fun with family or friends, the capital city puts on its festive finery to offer visitors a joyous Yuletide experience. Enjoy all kinds of seasonal events during your stay at the Cler Hotel.

Festivities for all tastes

To help you get in the mood as well as find everything you need for the festivities to come, Paris organises traditional Christmas markets throughout the capital. It's wonderful, whether as a couple or a family, to explore the aisles of picturesque booths adorned with traditional decorations and piled high with delicious treats. From the legendary illuminations along the Champs-Elysees to the Big Wheel slowly turning in all its seasonal splendour on the Place de la Concorde, Christmas in Paris is always memorable, and the city’s Christmas markets add immeasurably to the atmosphere at this time of year. There are also markets scattered throughout the Left Bank and near the department stores for you to discover. The run-up to Yuletide in Paris is filled to bursting, just like Santa’s sack, with wonderful Nativity scenes in churches, funky flea markets, fairs and carousels, with much to delight both young and old. Open-air ice-skating rinks are another much–loved feature of a Parisian Christmas. A major one is Trocadero on Ice, which occupies a prime location in front of the Eiffel Tower. Near to this a Christmas Village offers tempting opportunities for merry feasting before or after strapping on your skates.

Paris will always be Paris

From November 2016 through to the very last minute, shopping enthusiasts and bargain hunters of all kinds can indulge in their favourite pastime during the pre-Christmas period in Paris. The Christmas markets of the Grands Boulevards, the sumptuous decorations and dazzlingly imaginative display windows of the Galeries Lafayette and Printemps Haussmann department stores or the illuminations of the chic Avenue Montaigne are perfect places for getting into the Christmas spirit. Christmas trees, decorations, chocolates, handicrafts, artisanal and gourmet foodstuffs and wonderful gifts await you during your shopping spree in the City of Light. But remember that it’s not all about shopping. You can have other kinds of fun, too. For example, the Festival du Merveilleux & de l’Imaginaire at the Musée des Arts Forains (Fairground Arts Museum) runs from December 18th, 2016 to January 2nd, 2017. Vintage rides, games and sideshows offer colourful delights for the young, and nostalgic joys for parents. There are also free rides in many arrondissements and gorgeous illuminations to be enjoyed in locations such as the Place Vendôme, Bercy Village, the Forum des Halles and Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Give yourself another beautiful Christmas present by staying at the Cler Hotel, where you’ll receive a particularly warm festive period welcome. Situated close to the main attractions in the heart of the 7th arrondissement, we offer a convenient location from which to explore all that Paris has to offer.

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Le Cler Hotel, a classic and contemporary 3-star hotel in Paris, close to the Eiffel Tower