The City of Light sparkles even brighter at Christmastime as Paris pulls out all the stops to woo visitors, with Christmas markets & seasonal events popping up all over the city. Our top tip? Head to the beautiful Tuileries Garden, located centrally at the foot of the Louvre in the 1st arrondissement, for the best Christmas market experience in Paris.
Expect a towering ferris wheel, mini ice rink, dizzying amusement rides & plenty of festive French treats & winter warmers to savour like crêpes & raclette! Plus, its proximity to other attractions like Musée de l'Orangerie, Musée d'Orsay & Notre-Dame make it a great option to maximise your time in the capital and tick off as many sights as possible.
You'll also want to walk the decked-out, tree-lined Champs-Élysées with the magnificent Arc de Triomphe and step inside the Galleries Lafayette to take in its awe-inspiring Christmas display.
Paris is the best choice for teachers who want to get their students practising & improving their French on a Christmas market school trip. With a native-speaking animateur to lead your group, there will be boundless opportunities for unplanned interactions and spontaneous speaking to get your students thinking on their feet and building on their language skills in a real-world setting—plus plenty of Christmas cheer to soak up!