You are Visiting Paris on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day and you want to know what is open and things to do on this period.
During those two days most of stores are closed, many Museums and Monuments are also closed but some of them are still open. You can do other activities like out-door Ice Skating.
You can also have a river boat cruise in Paris on New Year Day.
You’ d rather do shopping in many Christmas markets that are open during this season to prepare your New year’s eve in Paris.
We have listed Monument and Museums which are open those Days. Other available activities are listed.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Museums, Monuments and restaurants are closed.
Food markets and some shops are still open on New year day.
Museums and Monuments open on Christmas Day (25 Dec 2020)
due to Covid-19 restrictions, Museums and Monuments are closed
Museums
Jaquemart André Museum : Art museum , Exhibiton : Désire et Volupté ( Desire and sensuousness) collections (Jeans Baptiste Pater, Jean Honoré Fragonard)
Natural History Museum (some Galeries are closed : kids, Evolution). the Zoo and the Garden are open
Institut du Monde Arabe (Arabic World Institute)
L’Atelier des Lumières – private museum about painting
Musée de Montmartre (famous for its garden designed by Renoir)
Espace Dali
Musée Maillol
Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme
Monuments
Troquadero Aquarium
Sacré Coeur Basilique – A wonderful Choir and Christmas Concert is organized four Christmas day in the Basilica
Notre Dames Cathedral – Many people from all around the world gather on 24 Dec and Christmas Day for the special office. Wonderful celebrations are organized with a special choir and Concert.
Zoological Park of Paris
Many restaurants are open and propose special Christmas menu. Read our selection of restaurants for Christmas in Paris
Museums and Monuments open on New year’s Day (1 Jan. 2021)
Museums
Orsay Museum : on of the best museums in Paris. You can many focused masters’ works : Van Gogh, Cezanne, Pierre Bonnard, Gustave Courbet)
Jacquemart André museum : Art museum
Orangerie Museum : one of the best art museum in Paris ( see some interesting Exhibitions)
Natural History Museum (some Galeries are closed: kids, Evolution …)
Quai Branly Museum : primitive art Museum, many collection of piece from African, Asian, Oceanian and American civilizations
Institut du Monde Arabe (Arabic World Institute)
Espace Dali
Musée de Montmartre (famous for its garden designed by Renoir)
Atelier des Lumières
Musée Maillol
Musée du Luxembourg
Monuments
Troquadero Aquarium
Sacré Coeur Basilique
Notre Dames Cathedral
Other Activities available
Christmas Dinner Cruise in Paris
Lunch and dinner Cruises for Xmas day
For Xmas, you will be able to have an unforgettable Chritsmas Dinner on the Seine River.
Many compagnies propose gourmet dinner with a wonderfull view on Paris Monuments.
>> Book your Christmas dinner in Paris
Ice skating rinks
Ice Skating at Grand Palais – Paris
-Tocadero on Ice at the Trocadero Garden
-Open air ice skating rink at Hotel de Ville (City Hall)
Shopping or eating in the Champs Elysées Avenue
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