The magic of the holidays returns to Avenue Montaigne and Rue François 1er from November 18, 2025, to January 4, 2026. As every year at this time,Christmas lightsare strung in the trees, twinkling in the gardens and even in the shop windows, to the delight of Parisians, tourists, and luxury boutiquecustomers .
Once again this year, the Comité Montaigneinvites you to enjoy an enchanting musical interlude in front of theThéâtre des Champs-Élysées, during the opening ceremony of the Avenue Montaigne illuminations.
To warm up, visitors can stop by the Alléno et Rivoire hot chocolate cart, while the Mayor of the 8th arrondissement, Jeanne d'Hauteserre, will kick off the festivities, accompanied by the exceptional voices of tenor Benjamin Bernheim and bass-baritone Marc Mauillon, currently performing in Berlioz'sLa Damnation de Faust at the theater. See you on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6 p.m.to make Avenue Montaigne shine!
In addition to the beautiful illuminations (using low-energy LEDs), the Comité Montaigne invites you to continue the "Christmas Montaigne" festivities in the Maisons de l'Avenue, every Sunday in December. The luxury boutiques will welcome visitors in a warm and friendly atmosphere, with entertainment, discoveries, tastings and many other surprises!
For Christmas, Avenue Couture is decked out in lights, an enchantment you won't want to miss!
Dates and Opening Time
From November 18, 2025 to January 4, 2026
Location
Avenue Montaigne
Avenue Montaigne
75008 Paris 8
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
comitemontaigne.fr
More information
Join us at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées for the kick-off of the Avenue Montaigne illuminations on November 20 at 6:30 p.m.
