Xmas 2011 in Paris
Creating Babar exhibition at the BNF
from 13th December 2011 – 29th January 2012
Art and Culture, Xmas 2011 in Paris
It’s amazing how popular Babar is at the moment! With one exhibition already taking place at the Decorative Arts museum, here comes another, with some extremely rare documents…
Photo de Brendan Adkinsutilisée sous licence cc
Free merry-go-rounds in Paris for Xmas 2011
Twenty merry-go-rounds, one in each Paris ‘arrondissement’ almost (and sometimes two!), all for free! Here’s the full list and our map.
photo by Matthew Kenwrick used under cc licence
Designer Xmas Tree exhibition at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild from 2nd – 7th December 2011
An annual event, but unfortunately no longer free, this exhibition showcases the good old Xmas tree as reintepreted by some of the biggest names in design, architecture and fashion. And of course, it’s for charidee…
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The Notre-Dame Christmas tree
from 28th November 2011 – 2nd February 2012
This may well be the biggest Xmas tree you’ll see in the open air in the whole of Paris this Xmas…
Photo by Nicola used under cc licence
The outdoor skating rinks for Xmas 2011 in Paris
from 16th December 2011 – 4th March 2012
It’s an annual event, but there are slight changes this year; three years ago there were three ice rinks, last year there were two, this year there’s only one main one (at Hôtel de Ville)!
However, there are a couple of other icy treats hidden away that we’re happy to share with you…
photo by Franck Rondot used under cc licence
The big wheel on Place de la Concorde
until 19th February 2012
It’s back, with a superb view of the Tuileries Garden, the Louvre and the Champs Elysées from 60 metres up…
photo : JasonW
The 2011 Xmas markets in Paris
Wooden mini-chalets, ‘crafts’, mulled wine (thank goodness for that!)… the Paris Xmas markets have become a veritable industry, with a dozen on offer, but not all are necessarily worth your time (or money).
We help you to choose which one’s good for you, which has the best selection or seeting, and which ones are just a steaming pile of, er, snow.
photo by Marie Astier used under cc licence
Organise your NYE 2010 in Paris
Our favourite things, Xmas 2011 in Paris
Here’s what you should know about public transport on 31st December, what’s forbidden by law (you’d be surprised) and how to make sure the night is both fun and safe!
Photo by LinksmanJD used under cc licence
Rare opening of the funfair arts museum until 2nd January 2011
Art and Culture, Xmas 2011 in Paris
This quirky museum is usually only open upon request for groups, but for the holidays this year they are open to all, every day. A magical place to discover…
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Merry Xmas!
The blog's on holiday!, Xmas 2011 in Paris
Photo by Yle used under cc licence
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