The most beautiful Christmas illuminations in Paris

Where are the most beautiful illuminations in Paris this year? The current health crisis did not prevent Paris from renewing its "Paris scintille" operation and from adorning itself with its magical and fairy-like decorations. Phew, the tradition is respected! ... to the delight of children and adults alike. An idea from free trip to Paris.

DES SAPINS GÉANTS PLACE VENDÔME - 1er - SO CHIC!

• 4 very large fir trees over 10m high have been installed in the centre of Place Vendôme.
• 160 other smaller firs are arranged around the square.
• And to accompany these Christmas decorations, you can admire a light show on the facade of the Vuitton boutique.
• So chic decorations and illuminations for one of the most beautiful squares in Paris.

A GLOWING FOREST IN THE CITY HALL - 1st - SCINTILLANT!

• This year, as in previous years, a luminous forest of fir and white birch is installed on the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville.
• The wooden decorations are made by the woodcutters of the city of Paris.
• These Christmas illuminations are complemented by a monumental video light projected on the façade of the city hall.
• 2 free rides for children and also 6 wooden chalets to drink mulled wine or taste waffles
• Until January 3, 2021

UNE MONTGOLFIÈRE GÉANTE GANTANT FAUBOURG SAINT HONORÉ - 8th - SPECTACULAR!

• A giant hot-air balloon is installed between the Dior boutique and the Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption church on Faubourg Saint-Honoré street.
• It is a spectacular Christmas light and it is possible to climb inside.
• Bonus: the setting up of a charity tombola (10 €) to try and win many Christmas prizes. The profits will go to the Paris Hospitals Foundation - Hôpitaux de France.
• Until January 2021

L'AVENUE DES CHAMPS-ELYSÉES - 8th - INCONTOURNABLE!

• Like last year, it's in red that the Champs-Elysées sparkling to celebrate Christmas
• The 400 plane trees of the avenue are adorned with garlands of carmine red
• These Christmas illuminations will be visible every day from 5pm to 2am and all night on December 24th, 2020.
• Unfortunately, no New Year's Eve show this year, due to the curfew

THE BLUE OBELISK, PLACE OF THE CONCORD - 8th - UNEDITED!

• This year, the Concorde obelisk is illuminated in blue for the end of the year.
• It is surrounded by a forest of green and white fir trees.
• A light projection adds to the obelisk a rain of flakes
• Illuminations until January 3, 2021

BASTILLE FIRESTONE FOREST - 11th - NEW!

• This year, Place de la Bastille will also be decorated in Christmas colours.
• The July column is surrounded by a forest of green and white fir trees.
• A luminous projection adorns the column in blue and, as with the Concorde obelisk, a rain of flakes swirls around it.
• Illuminations until January 3, 2021