Top photo: Holiday lights along Champs Elysées leading up to the Arc de Triomphe Sip a cup of vin chaud - hot mulled wine - as you do your holiday shopping, gaze at the magical holiday windows at the famous Paris department stores, and relax at special Christmas concerts in the city's magnificent churches.Īnd if you're lucky enough to be here for New Year's Eve, get ready for a spectacular celebration you'll always remember. Paris in December brings festive Christmas Markets overflowing with unique gifts and regional specialties, sparkling lights and decorations throughout the city's neighborhoods, and plenty of good cheer. Paris events in December focus on the holidays as lavish Christmas and New Year's decorations transform the city into a real City of Light.