XMAS IN THE CITY: PARIS EDITION
Exhibitions:
1. NIGHT WALKS IN THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Paris Natural History Museum, Le Jardin des Plantes,Place Valhubert, until 15 January 2019
The museum is filled with illuminated structures under a winter trail and offers late openings during this time.
2. KLIMT: A JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF THE VIENNESE SECESSION
Atelier des Lumières, until 6 January 2019
Paintings from Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele.
3. EGON SCHIELE AND JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT
Fondation Louis Vuitton, Bois de Boulogne, until 14 January 2019
Discover the works of these famous artists. Schiele from 1900 Vienna and Basquait from 1980s New York.
4. PICASSO. BLUE AND ROSE
Musee d’Orsay, until 6 January 2019
The works of Pablo Picasso from 1900 to 1906, a very important period from his life art wise.
5. MAGNIFICENT VENICE!
Grand Palais, until 21 January 2019
The arts inspired and created by Venice during the 18thcentury.
6. MIRO
Grand Palais, until 4 February 2019
A retrospective on Miro’s lifetime career and a magnificent selection of his artwork.
7. MICHAEL JACKSON ON THE WALL
Grand Palais, until 14 February 2019
The works of Michael Jackson full on display here (choreographies, videos etc).
8. LE CUBISME
Centre Pompidou, until 25 February 2019
A full retrospective of cubism through its most representative artists.
9. CARAVAGE A ROME
Musée Jacquemart-André, until 28 January 2019
A celebration of Caravaggio’s paintings.
Theatre:
1. CHICAGO
Theatre Mogador, 25 rue de Mogador, ongoing
The famous musical is running in Paris.
2. LA DAME AUX CAMELIAS (THE LADY OF THE CAMELIAS)
Opéra National de Paris , Palais Garnier, until 3 January 2019
The classic tale of Alexandre Dumas performed by a ballet under the music of Chopin.
3. HOW TO BECOME PARISIAN IN ONE HOUR
Théâtre des Nouveautés, until 30 December 2018
A fun and sarcastic introduction about Parisians in English.
4. LA TRAVIATA
Opéra National de Paris - Opéra Bastille, until 29 December 2018
One of Verdi’s most famous opera is played in Opera Bastille.
5. CIRQUE DU SOLEIL-TOTEM
Plaine de jeux de Bagatelle, Bois de Boulogne, until 30 December 2018
A new show from Cirque du Soleil showcasing the story of mankind.
6. DISNEY ON ICE
Zenith Paris, La Vilette, until 23 December 2018
Famous Disney characters will perform on ice and offer a great show for kids.
7. NOTRE DAME DE PARIS
Palais de Congres de Paris, until 6 January 2019
A play after Victor’s Hugo famous book.
Source: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/news/g1030/reasons-paris-is-a-magical-wonderland-during-the-christmas-season/?slide=12
Other events:
1. HOLIDAY SIGHTSEEING
Organized by Open Tours, until 6 January 2019
The tour is called “Illuminations of Paris” and offers an evening sightseeing tour of the decorated monuments and streets of Paris.
2. WINDOW DISPLAYS
Until early January 2019
See the holiday decorated window displays of the Parisian department stores like Printemps, Galeries Lafayette and Bon Marche Rive Gauche.
3. CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Until 6 January 2019
Tuileries Gardens, a large market filled with French products from a lot of famous suppliers, children’s activities and performances, a carrousel, an ice rink and Santa Claus riding on his sleigh the 24th and 25th of December 2018.
City Hall, Mairie de Paris, Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, except Christmas stalls offers different fun activities for kids
Christmas village on La Defence, Parvis de la Défense, closes 29 December 2018, one of the largest Christmas villages and markets in Paris.
More also on the square of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, in St. Germain des Pres church, in Centre Pompidou, in the Gare de L’Est, in Quartier des Halles, and more.
4. DISNEY CHRISTMAS
Disneyland Paris, until 6 January 2019
Spend the holidays at least for a day in Euro Disney, which is holiday decorated and offers fun activities; not too far from Paris.
5. CABARET NIGHTS
Paris is famous for its cabaret’s and old-style music halls. All year round they offer shows and lucrative packages (table with champagne or snacks etc). The Crazy Horse had a recent revamp and it’s the best to visit at the moment. There is also Moulin Rouge and Lido. You can find also special events during the holidays.
6. MUSIC IN THE CHURCH,
La Madeleine church, until 27 December 2018
In the Madeleine Church for few dates in December you can hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Schubert’s Ave Maria, with a very cheap ticket. For more info click here .
7. ICE SKATING RINGS
Until late January
You will find them in Hotel de Ville, The Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais, Christmas Village of Champs Elysees, in Trocadero, in Jardin d’Acclimation and in the Parisian Zoo. For those possible try to book a session as they get quite busy in the holidays.
Except those mentioned here you can find different concerts, events and pop ups all over Paris and also browse the famous Parisian attractions and holiday decorated streets, hotels, shops and restaurants and bars.