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Ideas for meeting the New Year - 2020 in Paris. Where to go and what to see? Useful information: prices for hotels, restaurants and entertainment, weather, reviews of tourists and an overview of the cost of tours.

New Year in Paris is the dream of many romantics. A large and noisy city is transformed at this time, and its main symbol - the Eiffel Tower - looks especially attractive. Bright illumination decorates the streets, the Lafayette Gallery, the Défense quarter and the famous Champs Elysees look the most impressive.

Weather in Paris for the New Year

The weather is somewhat reminiscent of our late autumn: snow falls extremely rarely, the temperature is +3 ... + 5 ° С, sometimes it rains. Slight frost at night. Tourists will have to stock up on warm and waterproof clothing and an umbrella, and combine short walks in the fresh air with visits to museums and cafes.

How to celebrate New Year in Paris - 2020?

Young people and lovers of noisy parties are encouraged to celebrate among Parisians and guests of the capital. Festivities until three in the morning take place on the Champs Elysees and near the Arc de Triomphe. Then you can have a great time in one of the night clubs where New Year's parties take place: Batofar, The WAGG, REX Club, Divan du Monde, etc.

You can celebrate the New Year in Paris in the most romantic way - by going to the river cruise on the Seine. Night, a shining city in the lights, champagne, oysters and a loved one nearby - what else is needed for a good holiday?

The classic option is to celebrate New Year's Eve in one of the Parisian restaurants: oysters, foie gras, lobster, truffles and other delicacies. In Montmartre, you can climb to the observation deck of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, and then continue the celebration in a restaurant or cabaret (it is better to book a table in advance). A brilliant New Year's show is arranged by the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret tickets can be purchased online.

Children dream of spending their New Year holidays in Disneyland- here they are waiting for fireworks and fairy-tale characters, fun rides and spectacular performances. You need to plan a trip in advance, on holidays there are always a lot of visitors here. Read more about vacationing at Disneyland below.

Finally, for those who honor traditions, there is always the opportunity to celebrate the New Year - 2020 at a Russian party in Paris, however, an entrance ticket can cost more than a dinner in an elite restaurant in the center of the capital.

During the Christmas and New Year holidays, traditional trade fairs, the most popular of which are located in the Défense quarter and on the Champs Elysees. People warm up with mulled wine, enjoy the famous French desserts and roasted chestnuts, buy souvenirs and other wonderful things.

Popular tours in Paris

Near the city hall there is a free ice rink. There is also an ice skating rink on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower, you can get there by purchasing a ticket to visit the tower. There is a ferris wheel on Place de la Concorde, from which you can see the whole city.

Winter sales start later, and discounts are insignificant - 10-30%. Good discounts will only be available by mid-February, so if there is no specific goal, it is better to spend precious time exploring the beauties of the French capital or go to neighboring cities and countries, for example, to.

Prices in Paris for the New Year - 2020

As usual, prices in Paris for the New Year jump up, which, however, does not bother tourists. Nevertheless, we recommend that budget travelers take care of accommodation and a table in a restaurant in advance, as well as read a useful article about - there we calculate how much a trip for two for three days and a week will cost, and we also give prices for food, hotels, transport and attractions.

Hotel prices. On the night of December 31 to January 1, you can book a room in Paris at approximately the following prices (if you search in advance): the most budget option for two for one night is from € 40, from 80 euros it is worth renting a room in the center. Accommodation in a 3 * hotel in the city center will cost €144 and more (Tonic Hotel Louvre), in a four-star hotel - from €195, in a 5-star hotel - from €283 per night for two.

We recommend booking a hotel on the Roomguru service, which finds the best deals among several booking systems, including various discounts.

Cafes and restaurants. You can just have dinner in an inexpensive restaurant in the capital for €40-50, but the cost of a gala dinner ranges from 150 to 850 euros and more - it depends on the level and prestige of the institution, its location, the proposed menu and program.

A five-hour program in one of the institutions of the Eiffel Tower - 58 Tour Eiffel - with dinner and entertainment will cost € 400, prices are more affordable in the Madeleine and Montmartre area, it’s really possible to find a restaurant where the holiday will cost 120-200 euros per person.

To celebrate the New Year on a boat with dinner and dancing will cost from 350 to 650 euros. New Year's show with dinner at the Moulin Rouge cabaret costs 690 euros, at the Lido cabaret on the Champs-Elysées - €350.

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Tours to Paris for the New Year - 2020

We will consider prices for tours with a departure from Moscow for two people. Prices are current at the time of publication, as the holidays approach, the cost of tours, most likely, will only increase.

Usually tours to the capital of France (not on holidays and in the low season) cost from 50 thousand rubles (7 nights in a 2 or 3 * hotel). Tourist vouchers for Christmas and New Year's days (with the capture of December 24-25) cost from 85 thousand rubles (9-10 nights).

Tours to Paris directly on the New Year itself cost from 90 thousand rubles (7 nights, 2 * hotel, breakfasts). Returning on January 1 is not the best option, so it's better to take a tour for 4-7 nights and return a little later.

"New Year's Paris, fairy tale Paris 2017"

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TOUR INFO

A few days before the start of the tour, all tourists will be sent an Infolist with detailed information about the exact time and location, bus number and brand, group leader contacts, and more.

TASTING EXCURSIONS NIGHT TRANSFER OVERNIGHT

TOUR PROGRAM

DAY 1. Lvov. Meeting each guest with a representative of the company.
8:30 - departure from Lviv. Passing the border. Moving around the territory Poland.
Accommodation in a transit hotel.

DAY 2.

Moving to Germany .
Moving to Berlin(Estimated time of arrival is 13:00). Getting around Berlin by public transport. Free time.
Recommended: excursion "Introducing Berlin"(15 €). During the sightseeing tour, Berlin will appear before you in its most majestic images. The grandiose Reichstag building, the impressive Brandenburg Gate, the famous Berlin boulevard "under the lindens" Unter den Linden, one of the most beautiful squares in Germany, the Gendarmenmarkt, the Museum Island on the Spree River, which houses many museums with luxurious expositions ... and many other unique places, on which the capital of Germany is rich.

Free time.
We recommend a guided tour Pergamon Museum— repository of the spirit of the Ancient World (25 € adults, 15 € children under 12 years old). A special place on the Museum Island in Berlin is occupied by the Pergamon Museum, which houses exhibitions of the history of the Ancient World. You can walk around its spacious halls all day admiring the valuable collections of art samples of people who lived thousands of years before us. This museum was engaged, replenishing with exhibits, such nobles as Frederick II and Friedrich Wilhelm II. A separate room is reserved for the exposition, it reproduces a marble altar from the city of Pergamum dedicated to Zeus, on which scenes from the myth of gigantomachy are reproduced. This altar is one of the landmarks of Hellenistic architecture. Particular attention is also paid to the hall of Byzantine culture, where objects of arts and crafts are presented.

Recommended: "Evening in a German pub"(25 €). What is the best way to spend time in Germany? Of course with beer! In Germans, a real cult of beer is the main drink at all holidays. Many traditions in the production and consumption of beer, a bunch of tales and legends about it, an endless list of breweries - this is all about Germany. So, we invite you to the Berlin tavern to try several types of the famous drink with a delicious pork knuckle!
Recommended: excursion "Evening Berlin"(15 €). Progressive and freedom-loving Berlin is revealed to the fullest in the evening. In addition to enjoying the atmosphere of the evening capital, you, of course, will enjoy the sights you have seen: the excursion route will lead from the symbol of the city, the famous historical Berlin Wall, through Potsdamer Platz with its ultramodern SONY Center complex, and to the bohemian Zvezda Boulevard and the theater, in which the opening and awarding of the world film festival "Berlinale".
Overnight transfer to France. Estimated time of departure from Berlin 22:00.

DAY 3. Arrival at Paris(estimated time - 13:00).

Bus tour of Paris. Opéra de Paris, Rue Royal, Madeleine, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Trocadero, Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, Les Invalides, Musée d'Orsay, Ile de la Cité, Palais de Justice, concierge, Jardin du Luxembourg, Pantheon, Louvre, Place Vendôme, Bastille .
Further movement on this day in Paris by public transport.

Accommodation in a hotel. Free time.
Recommended: boat cruise on the Seine(adults €13.5, children under 12 €8). It's time to rest your feet and continue to enjoy the sights of Paris from a cruise ship on the Seine: the Ile de la Cité and Notre Dame de Paris, the Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre and the Trocadero... The tour guide will accompany the tour.
23:00 – We recommend visiting a cabaret "Moulin rouge"(admission ticket 112 €). The Moulin Rouge is a world-famous cabaret with an enchanting dance show and, of course, the famous traditional French cancan. The French say: "Whoever was in Paris and did not visit the Moulin Rouge, he will not be able to fully understand what Paris is." After all, the Moulin Rouge is also part of the history of Paris, it is more than a melodramatic story told in the film of the same name, it is a symbol. The symbol of the fulfilled and unfulfilled, broken hearts, creativity and vice, beauty and ugliness, united. The program of the show contains numbers with naked dancers - "topless", so you should first think before offering this program to children.

DAY 4. Happy New Year 2017!
Breakfast. Check out from the hotel.
Moving around the city on this day by public transport.
Recommended to visit (35 €). One of the oldest museums with a rich history of collecting art and historical relics of France, from the time of the Capetian dynasty to the present day.
Everything was collected in the Louvre - this museum can be called universal. His collections cover vast geographic and temporal spaces: from Western Europe to Iran through Greece, Egypt and the Middle East, from antiquity to 1848. Self-selection at the Louvre. Guided tour.

We recommend a tour Montmartre(20 €). Montmartre still remembers those times when its slopes were covered with dense vineyards and windmills, when only impoverished bohemians settled here - poets, musicians, artists, who later became the pride and glory of France and settled in museums.
Subsequently, Montmartre became the center of new art and creativity. And although now it is already history, the life of Montmartre continues to be in full swing. As before, you can buy a small piece of Paris, captured on canvas, pack it up and take it with you.
And from the Basilica of Sacré-Coeur such a unique landscape opens up that it seems there is nothing to dream of the best! Paris from here - at a glance ...
Or
Recommended tour "Heart of Paris - Notre Dame and the Latin Quarter"(20 €). In the narrow, small streets of this quarter, the atmosphere of a romantic past reigns, which is created by many monuments of antiquity - the Roman baths and the Baths of Cluny, the majestic Pantheon and the Bourbon Palace, Saint-Michel Boulevard and the Luxembourg Gardens, the former monastery of Val-de-Grâce and the Church of Saint-Etienne du Mont, as well as the majestic Sorbonne. At the same time, a lively, cheerful life is seething here, it doesn’t stop day or night - cozy cafes and restaurants, the sounds of incendiary music sound from everywhere, street artists who will paint your portrait at any time of the day and crowds of noisy students ...
But
Overnight transfer to Prague(estimated time of departure from Paris 16:30-17:00).

DAY 5. Arrival at Prague.
Sightseeing walking tour "Getting to know Prague"(travel by public transport). You will plunge into the legends of the Old City, visit the main historical square - Old Town Square, from the luxurious Powder Tower you will pass the road of kings, witness the parade of the apostles on the old astronomical clock Orloj: moving figures of chimes - apostles, allegories of death and a rooster, the transience of time and the sarcasm of greed are known even those who have never been to Prague! You need to wear comfortable shoes - the tour is completely pedestrian and passes along the pavement.

Free time.
Recommended tour "Royal Gradchany"(15 €). On the left bank of the Vltava River, there are Korolevske Hradcany, one of the four historical districts of Prague, which stopped the moment of the beautiful royal era. From the moment of its creation, Hradcany was constantly completed, becoming later a symbol of the development and prosperity of the Czech state. Here is the largest and most famous castle complex in the world - Prague Castle, which impresses with its grandeur and beauty. Luxurious palaces, temples, picturesque gardens, fountains and bridges form a wonderful ensemble that invites you to feel the atmosphere when such an inaccessible royal life.

Recommended to continue tour of Prague: 2-hour boat trip on the Vltava River (25 €). Admiring the mighty river and yet unexplored Prague, you can dine at the buffet and relax before an independent walk around Prague. Plus a welcome drink for a great start! There are two decks on the boat: the lower one with panoramic windows, which is heated during the cold period - there is a restaurant on it, and the upper one is open.
Transfer to a transit hotel on site Poland.
Late check-in at the hotel.

DAY 6. Breakfast. Check out from the hotel.
Moving to Ukraine.
Passing the border.
Arrival at Lviv(before 22:00 ).

tour cost

Important! Documents for issuing visas are issued only after the full payment of the order!

The price is for 1 person

PENALTY

• In case of cancellation of the tour in the period from 11/16/2016 to 11/30/2016, the fine is 25% of the tour cost;
  in case of cancellation of the tour in the period from 12/01/2016 to 12/13/2016, the fine is 50% of the tour cost;
  in case of cancellation of the tour from 12/14/2016 - 100% of the tour cost;
  The consular fee, visa center services and visa support are non-refundable after submission of documents to the Consulate.

IMPORTANT

• Tourists traveling alone can be accommodated in triple rooms!!!
• The company reserves the right to change the number, order and time of excursions or replace them with equivalent ones;
• The OPERATOR company reserves the right to make changes to the tour program without changing the total number of services;
• During the journey, every 3-3.5 hours we will make stops where it will be possible to purchase hot drinks in cafes, car grills, etc.;
• The tourist is financially responsible for damage to the property of the hotel and the bus;
• Bus service in free time is not provided;

THE OPERATOR TOURIST COMPANY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WORK OF CONSULAR, CUSTOMS, BORDER, ROAD SERVICES, TRAFFIC CONS, WEATHER CONDITIONS AND RELATED DELAYS IN THE TOUR AND POSSIBLE INCONVENIENCE

HOW TO BOOK A TOUR?

• To save your time, orders for our tours are carried out through the site, by phone, on-line on the site and directly at the office.
• Therefore, it practically does not matter where you are - our tours are available everywhere.
• We accept the necessary documents for obtaining a visa at the office personally or you can send it to us in a convenient way for you.
• Payment for the tour can be made at the office, to the account and through the website.

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• At your request, we can conclude a contract for tourist services, in compliance with all formalities.

Long before the most magical holiday of the year, we begin to think about how to celebrate New Year's Eve. If you are tired of the usual celebration scenarios, then as an alternative, you can choose an exciting trip to. After spending the New Year holidays 2016 in the most beautiful and romantic city in the world, you definitely can't go wrong with the choice of location, so welcome to Paris! Our recommendations will allow you to celebrate the holiday truly unforgettable. You can talk about the beauty of New Year's Paris for a very long time, so it's better, as they say, to see this amazing city of lovers yourself once.

Treat yourself to a New Year's fairy tale in romantic Paris!

General information

New Year's Eve in the capital of France is simply amazing in scope. Parisians begin to prepare for the festival already in mid-December - houses, streets and trees are decorated with colorful illuminations and multi-colored garlands. Trees are showered with artificial snow flakes, since natural snow is practically not to be counted on here. With a special scope, they approach the illumination of the main symbol of the city - the Eiffel Tower.

Shopping avenues and streets amaze with the splendor of intricately decorated shop windows. In the boutique zone, there is an unspoken competition for the most unusual design, so you can stand in front of the shop windows for hours - here you will find Christmas trees, and fairy-tale heroes, and cartoon characters. So if you want to appreciate all this splendor without tourist crowds, then you better come to Paris a week before the holiday itself - already from December 6 (St. Nicholas Catholic Day), the city becomes unrecognizable.

Recall that in December-January it can be quite chilly in Paris, as the average daily temperature is unlikely to rise above +5 °C. The nights are usually even colder, with a chance of snow and rain, so don't forget an umbrella and warm thermal underwear to enjoy the views of this wonderful city and visit all the sights without the risk of freezing.

How to celebrate New Year's Eve in Paris?

To meet the most fabulous night of the year, you can offer several proven options, each of which is good in its own way.

• Couples in love will enjoy the most romantic cruise on the Seine. On the New Year's boat you will be offered a bright show, romantic music, champagne and a buffet, as well as beautiful views of New Year's Paris. Tickets for a pleasure boat should be bought in advance, as this option for meeting the holiday is popular with both tourists and local residents.
• Noisy companies will be interested in celebrating a holiday among Parisians. They have a direct road to the Champs Elysees, where the largest festivities will take place, and colorful fireworks will thunder at 12 o'clock at night. You can dance near the main Parisian Christmas tree by going to the square in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral.
• Another truly French version of the celebration is New Year's Eve at the Eiffel Tower. New Year's greetings here will sound in all languages ​​of the world. At the foot of the tower on New Year's Eve, spontaneous discos and champagne with tangerines are possible - you won't be bored for sure.
• For lovers of comfort, we offer to book a table in one of the restaurants. You need to take care of this in advance, because, despite the huge number of such establishments, it is so easy not to get into them on New Year's Eve. For the New Year, you will be offered two menus: a special menu designed for the holiday, including the cost of drinks, and the usual one. In any case, indulge in the delights of incomparable French cuisine in the form of oysters, foie gras, lobster and truffles. You will also have the opportunity with a glass of real French champagne.
• An impressive show will take place in the world-famous Moulin Rouge cabaret. Here you can look not only at the show program, but also notice among the guests the most high-ranking officials and representatives of royal families - the Prince of Monaco likes to celebrate the New Year here. Of course, you need to buy tickets in advance, and also take care of observing a strict dress code.
• We offer families with children to plunge into the fabulous world of Disneyland Paris. For children and their parents, a show program will be organized here, the most magical fireworks and congratulations from famous cartoon characters. Disneyland, located in the suburbs of Paris, will hospitably open the doors of two theme parks and a Disney village.

As you can see, there are plenty to choose from in Paris. When planning a holiday, remember the time - the main celebrations last until about three in the morning, then public transport starts to work, which will take tired travelers and city residents home.

Holiday entertainment

New Year's holidays in Paris are accompanied by fairs, carnivals, balls and colorful street performances. On almost every corner you will be offered to warm up with a mug of mulled wine, have a bite of roasted chestnuts, real French crepes and. The largest fairs will traditionally be held on the Champs Elysees.

In each of the numerous wooden houses you will be offered to buy Christmas decorations, all kinds of gingerbread and pastries, handmade accessories and toys. The second largest Christmas market will be organized within the Défense quarter. It is also worth seeing one of the most unusual spectacles of New Year's Paris - live showcases of the shopping centers "Lafayette" and "Printemps". During the New Year holidays, they show performances of puppet theaters and performances of mimes.

Also, do not forget to go ice skating - for guests and residents of the city, an area will be flooded near the building of the city hall. Since 2015, another open-air skating rink has been opened at the Grand Palais, where you definitely won’t have to push around in the mass of people – it’s not for nothing that this area has become the largest in all of France.

It will be possible to view the whole of Paris from the height of the Ferris wheel, which will traditionally be installed during the festivities on Liberty Square. And shopping lovers will have a fertile time to replenish their wardrobe - from December 25, large-scale sales with discounts of up to minus 70% will start in the fashion capital, so prepare your money if you want to bring home outfits from the world fashion capital.

Main Attractions

Once in Paris, it is impossible not to arrange a sightseeing tour of the most famous sights of the city. The gray winter sky highlights the majesty of the Gothic Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. It seems that a little more - and the gargoyles will stir and take off into the sky! You can visit the cathedral for free, standing in an impressive queue, or you can limit yourself to an external inspection and admire the building from the Seine embankment.

While strolling through lively Montmartre, don't forget to visit the Sacré-Coeur church. The walls are made of white marble, and the interior impresses with the splendor of golden mosaics and multi-colored stained-glass windows. There are many other sights in Montmartre - you should take a walk along Place Pigalle (the most curious tourists can go to the erotic museum located in this area of ​​Paris, which is famous for the red light district).

On Place du Tertre you will see performances of mimes and street musicians. Here, local artists will offer you to draw a cartoon portrait. It will be interesting for couples in love to look at the Wall of Love, where confessions of this wonderful feeling are written in more than 200 languages. There is also a house called Bateau Lavoir, which for a long time served as a haven for unknown artists who came to conquer Paris (among them the famous Pablo Picasso).

Art connoisseurs will be interested in visiting the Dali Boutique Museum, where you can buy your favorite work. A real Mecca for connoisseurs of literature, music and philosophical thought is the Pere Lachaise cemetery. It was here that Marcel Proust, Honore de Balzac, Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison were buried. You can wander endlessly along atmospheric alleys, and the cries of crows flying in the gray sky make you think that the souls of the buried great people are still with us.

No less famous personalities found their last refuge in the Montparnasse cemetery. Walking through the cemetery, you will definitely see the monuments erected over the refuge of Jean-Paul Sartre and Samuel Beckett. Fans of antiquities should definitely go to the Saint-Ouen flea market, where many interesting gizmos come from the past. Here you can find a tapestry from the century before last, antique furniture, carpets, dishes and jewelry. Admire all this splendor is a must!

Museum visits

Paris is also a huge number of museums of various kinds. A few basic recommendations will help you plan your itinerary through the city's museums:

• Connoisseurs of surrealism have a direct road to the Museum of Modern Art. Here you will find the best canvases of representatives of this direction of painting - for example, Georges Braque and Henri Mathis;
• The Carnavalet Museum will allow you to get acquainted with the history of Paris, the expositions of which will tell about the glorious past and no less interesting present of this city;
• Don't forget to visit the Paris Invalides, which houses the Army Museum and the Necropolis with the tomb of Napoleon;
• It is impossible not to mention the most famous museum in the world - the Louvre, with its excellent exposition of world masterpieces, among which is the legendary canvas depicting Mona Lisa, sculptures of Venus de Milo and the winged Nike of Samothrace. By the way, if you are planning to visit the Louvre, then you need to allocate a whole day for this excursion - otherwise there simply won’t be enough time to get around everything;
• Connoisseurs of impressionism have a direct road to the Musée d'Orsay, which presents masterpieces by Monet and Manet, Degas and Lautrec, Renoir and Gauguin;
• No less attractive is the Rodin Museum, which is very popular with tourists, with its magnificent exposition of sculptures;
• Literature lovers should definitely visit Honore de Balzac's house-museum, where the writer lived for more than seven years, hiding from annoying creditors;
• A very unusual adventure will be a visit to the sewerage museum, located underground and telling about the mystical past of Paris and the existence of its poorest inhabitants. Fans of everything mysterious and frightening should also visit the catacombs;
• Children will be interested in visiting the Museum Center "City of Science and Industry", where they will tell you about how the Universe works, how the Earth appeared and how modern civilization developed;
• do not forget about the Picasso Museum, which exhibits more than 2 thousand works by the artist, arranged in chronological order. Even the most inexperienced tourist will be able to trace the evolution of the master's work;
• You can get acquainted with the heritage of sculptors in the park museum of sculpture, where the works of masters of the second half of the last century are demonstrated;
• Contemporary art is widely represented in the Pompidou Center - here you can get acquainted with a wide exposition of the art of recent years in all its manifestations.

Of course, these are far from all the museums of Paris, since this city is the first in the world in terms of their number. When planning a trip to the museum, remember that the first Sunday of the month is an open day (that is, admission will be free, and lines will be endless). Free entry to museums for those under 18 years of age. The best option is to purchase a special card, which allows you to enjoy the expositions of 70 museums without queues, as well as significantly save on entrance tickets.

Palaces near Paris

We should not forget about the palace and park monuments located near Paris. It is worth mentioning right away that you are unlikely to be able to admire the beautiful sculptures of park alleys - at this time of the year they are carefully sheltered from rain and snow. But the palaces themselves and their interiors are at your disposal. So, you can go to Fontainebleau, where there is a wonderful example of palace art of the Renaissance.

Not far from Paris is the Malmaison Palace - the former residence of Napoleon I. The western outskirts of Paris is famous for Versailles. The palace was erected by order of Louis XIV, and still impresses with its grandeur and splendor of decoration. Architecture lovers will also be interested to get acquainted with the "predecessor" of Versailles - the estate of Vaux-le-Vicomte, created in accordance with the best architectural traditions of the 17th century. Today, it has almost completely preserved the atmosphere of past centuries!

Recently, Paris has been in great demand for the New Year's Eve, and this is not surprising. A festive city with beautiful architecture wins the hearts of tourists who want to come here again and again.

Since the New Year is a purely tourist holiday (since the Parisians themselves do not take this night so seriously, preferring Christmas), demand is growing and more and more supposedly attractive offers from tour operators appear. However, be aware that a price that is attractive at first glance will be initially overpriced, so you can save money and relax in Paris for the New Year only by preparing for the trip yourself. It is necessary to prepare for the trip at least a month before the visit to the capital of France.

The plan is extremely simple. So you need:

Once you've bought your plane tickets, look for affordable accommodation right away. The longer you wait, the less likely you are to find a suitable option. It is better to live close to the center of Paris, the main thing when choosing a hotel is the proximity of the metro station and the minimum distance from the center.

How do I celebrate New Year in France?

Festive events begin on December 6, the day when Per-Noel (French Santa Claus) begins distributing sweets and gifts to obedient and kind children. The image is very unusual: grandfather is shod in wooden shoes, instead of the usual bag - a basket behind his back, instead of deer - a donkey. Arriving on a donkey to the house, Per-Noel climbs onto the roof and enters the house through the chimney, laying out gifts in the children's place by the fireplace in advance. An ally of the French Santa Claus is Pere-Fouetard - a kind of grandfather-justice with rods, who tells the opponent how this or that child behaved during the year. Thus, it is explained why someone receives more gifts, and someone less. As a rule, on December 6, children are given small gifts, but on the main French holiday - Christmas - Per-Noel brings big gifts. A beautiful legend for kids, isn't it?

New Year in France is usually celebrated with friends. December 31 in Europe is the day of St. Sylvester, which is also celebrated in France quite noisily, with dances with New Year's caps on their heads and confetti. Many dress up in fancy dress and take to the streets, automatically receiving the title - Sylvester Klaus.

As a rule, the feast takes place on neutral territory - in restaurants, pubs. An obligatory tradition is the New Year's lottery, where you can win a festive turkey or chicken. Thus, the New Year for the French is a noisy and satisfying holiday.

New Year's fireworks 2017

There are several places in Paris where fireworks are launched on New Year's Eve.

Where in Paris to celebrate New Year's Eve?

1. . There are plenty of shops and stalls to make holiday shopping, while cozy restaurants offer gourmet French cuisine.

   The main event will be a traditional festive procession, which anyone can participate in. According to tradition, shortly before midnight, Santa Claus will fly over the avenue in his sleigh, joyfully greeting all passers-by. In addition, it is perfectly visible from the Champs Elysees, over which a stunning fireworks display is arranged on New Year's Eve.

2. . Everywhere there are groups of people congratulating each other in different languages, and perhaps this evening will give you new international acquaintances.
   
   
   Follow the advice and stock up on festive champagne in advance, because closer to 12 o’clock the store shelves will noticeably thin out.
3. Go on a river cruise on the Seine. The cost of a trip on a comfortable boat on New Year's Eve starts from 90 euros. The price depends on the menu, alcohol component, entertainment program and the duration of the cruise. Usually, the ticket price includes champagne and light snacks, the rest is optional and paid extra. The gala dinner is accompanied by interesting stories about Parisian landmarks along the way. After the meeting of the New Year, the organizers arrange dances with a DJ.
4. The demand for such establishments is great, so you should take care of booking a table at the beginning of autumn. Usually the festive program accompanied by live music starts at 7-8 pm and lasts until 2 am. Consider the following options: French restaurant Chez Clement, Scandinavian restaurant Flora Danica and La Bonne Franquette restaurant.
5. In nightclubs. In clubs such as Batofar, The WAGG, REX Club or Divan du Monde you are guaranteed unlimited alcohol and quality music.
6. . In the center of the park is the residence of Santa Claus, who welcomes young visitors.
   
   
   Every evening, spectacular fireworks and a laser show are launched over Disneyland.
7. . The Moulin Rouge cabaret enjoys great popularity among wealthy Parisians and guests of the capital on New Year's Eve. Celebrities and crowned persons are frequent guests here, which causes a great demand for tickets. In addition to the festive show, visitors will enjoy a gourmet dinner and a sea of ​​champagne.
   
   
   The cost of the cheapest ticket is 800 euros. Despite the high price, there are no empty seats here, and tickets are completely sold out a few months before the New Year. By the way, you can book a table at the Moulin Rouge online.

Main Christmas Tree of Paris

On the square near the famous Parisian, the main Christmas tree of the capital is annually installed. Installations of biblical scenes and colorful illuminations become a real decoration of the holiday.

Residents of the city and its guests are treated to roasted chestnuts, delicious pastries, gourmet foie gras and French cheeses. An atmosphere of fun reigns on the square, everyone happily congratulates each other and launches fireworks.

Transport on New Year's Eve

At night, people travel around Paris only on certain routes and on schedule, which is not always convenient. Therefore, on New Year's Eve it is better to use the service.

New Year's Eve in Paris

• Ice rink. On New Year's Eve, you can also have fun on the free ice skating rink in front of Paris City Hall. There are numerous stalls around where you can buy French delicacies and warm yourself with mulled wine. An excellent skating rink is built annually under the Eiffel Tower, here the ticket price is 6 euros.
• Walk through the night city. Be sure to take a walk around the city at night, admiring the festively decorated shop windows and. In Lafayette, you should definitely look at the huge Christmas tree, which is annually decorated with original toys and garlands from famous designers.
• Ferris wheel. On the eve of the holidays, a Ferris wheel is installed, which offers a fantastic view of Paris. Tickets cost 10 euros for adults and 5 euros for children over 10 years old.

I also looked at the webvisor that you didn't even read the text... And you watched not one report, but three. The fourth one (with a lock) just opened and left the site.
I have more reports. All hands do not reach all of them to lay out. The only dinner at Hypopotamus was as soon as we arrived tired at night, and it was the closest.
I am 200% sure that a person who dreams of a romantic trip with his beloved woman is planning to go here.

Paris is a fierce garbage dump almost anywhere. You can't really compare with Moscow.

Why I don’t like Varlamov, but here he is right on point:

"Do you love Paris as much as I love it? No? I don't either. My least favorite European city. The only thing that Paris has is impeccable urban design. Great benches, poles, chic public spaces, tram and stops. I don't like everything else.London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Barcelona are a thrill, but Paris is somehow without me...
One of the attractions of modern Paris is migrants. There are legends about them, horror stories are told about them. Indeed, there are many migrants in Paris
For some reason, there are still a lot of alcoholics in Paris. You go in the morning, and on almost every bench someone is drinking."

Here is a typical Paris.

And once again I will repeat. TS wants to wander around the Champs Elysees on New Year's Eve imagining it like in old movies. TS wants beauty and romance, naively thinking that Paris has it. She's not there. Dirt, homeless people, migrants.