Christmas tour of the Champs Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe
Activities

Christmas tour of the Champs Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe

Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Learn about French Christmas traditions and festivities
  • See the beautiful Christmas lights on the Champs Elysées
  • Window shop at some of the most famous boutiques in Paris
  • Admire the spectacular views from the top of the Arc de Triomphe
What to expect

Experience Christmas the Parisian way!

We take you to the Champs Elysées, one of the world’s most famous streets, lit up every year to celebrate the holiday season. The switching on of the Christmas lights on the Champs Elysées signals to everyone in France that the holiday season has begun, and it’s here that Parisians gather on 31 December to see in the New Year. A fashionable area since the late 18th century, the Champs Elysées is much more than just a beautiful avenue - history has been made here many times.

Major events see hundreds of thousands congregating here to celebrate; most recently was the victory of the French team in the 2018 football World Cup! The legendary Tour de France cycle race finishes here each year. In 1944 the Free French and their Allies marched here to celebrate the Liberation of Paris, and nowadays the Bastille Day military parade takes place every 14th July. Pass by the Elysée Palace where the French President lives, and see iconic sites such as the Lido cabaret, and the famous Fouquet's restaurant, where you can perhaps indulge in some French celebrity spotting!

We’ll stop at the celebrated patissier Ladurée, where you will be treated to delicious French macarons from their delightful pastry store and tearoom.

What better way to see the Christmas lights across Paris than from the top of the Arc de Triomphe, one of the most famous monuments in the city? Built by Napoleon Bonaparte to celebrate his great military victories, the terrace on the top offers some of the best views over the city. Your guide will explain the history and significance of this magnificent monument, before providing you with skip the line tickets to ascend to the top. Admire the sparkling Champs Elysées laid out at your feet and enjoy the breathtaking views of the dazzling Eiffel Tower shimmering nearby.

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What's included
  • check 2-hour walking tour
  • check Tour guide
  • check Skip-the-line tickets to the top of the Arc de Triomphe
  • check Macarons from Ladurée
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick up/drop off
Where

9 avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris

Meeting point:
Meet us 15 minutes prior departure time by the exit of 'Champs Elysées Clemenceau' metro station (line 1) next to the statue of Charles de Gaulle.
What to remember
  • This tour includes a reasonable amount of walking
  • Comfortable shoes recommended
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Provider
Memories France
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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