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(Post-)Christmas 2025: The 12 websites to secretly resell your holiday gifts without a trace...

Every year, Christmas presents are double or nothing. Sometimes a dream, sometimes the wrong thing, the presents aren't always pleasant surprises. So, to lighten the scowl on your face, we're secretly revealing the 12 best sites for reselling "poisoned" Christmas presents. To be consulted incognito ...

Christmas in Seine-et-Marne: this town unveils its festive market featuring stunning projection mapping and fireworks display

Head to Meaux to discover "Meaux & Merveilles," the program of events with a Christmas market (December 12-14) that will enchant Seine-et-Marne from December 6, 2025, to January 4, 2026. A wonderful illuminated garden, video mapping, rides, parades, mischievous elves, a biker road trip, and Santa's House are all on the agenda for families and visitors. Check out the program here...

Markets and Christmas villages open on December 25, 2025, in Paris

The New Year's Eve celebrations are over, but you're still eager to wander through the Christmas markets and villages around Paris? We're revealing the best spots open on this holiday to indulge in festive treats, enjoy the rides, go ice skating, or simply do a little holiday shopping.

Shopping malls & stores open or closed on December 25, 2025, in Paris and Île-de-France

Which stores and shopping centers in Paris and Île-de-France are open or closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025? Find the full list here.

Shopping Malls and Stores Open on January 1, 2026, in Paris and Île-de-France — Opening Hours

Which shopping centers and department stores are open or closed this Thursday, January 1, 2026, in Paris and Île-de-France? Find out the complete list here.

The handcrafted Christmas log cakes from Baiman's Cake in Montreuil

The Montreuil-based pastry shop, tea salon, and workshop Baiman's Cake unveils its four handcrafted Christmas log desserts for the 2023 holiday season. Whether you prefer vanilla caramel pecan, chocolate hazelnut, pistachio with orange blossom, or exotic flavors, there's something to delight every palate.

The Christmas and winter tea time at Printemps Haussmann — indulgent and budget-friendly

This winter, Printemps Haussmann is offering a charming tea time experience that’s both indulgent and budget-friendly, with a New York theme running throughout the season. Head inside the Blue Coupole, beneath the glass dome, to enjoy a generous selection of sweet and savory treats every afternoon until the end of January 2026.

New Year’s Eve 2026: Metro stations near the Champs-Élysées in Paris will be closed for the celebrations

The Champs-Élysées continues to be the premier destination to ring in New Year 2026 in Paris, complete with its legendary fireworks display! While some transportation options will operate overnight, several metro stations around the avenue will be closed on the afternoon and evening of December 31st for "security reasons," according to RATP. Here is the list of metro stations near the Champs-Élysées that will be shut during the celebrations this Wednesday.

PSG: Where to see this amazing house decorated in Paris Saint-Germain colors for Christmas?

In Arnouville, Val-d'Oise, an enthusiastic supporter has transformed his home into a spectacular, illuminated tribute to Paris Saint-Germain for the holiday season. Open to the public free of charge every evening until midnight, this dazzling display celebrates the club's sporting achievements of the year.

Pierre Hermé's 2025 Christmas Yule Logs: Discover the Abysses Collection

Pierre Hermé unveils his 2025 Christmas collection, Abysses, inspired by the seabed. Yule logs, Advent calendars, and chocolates will arrive in Parisian stores at the end of 2025, with creations that pay tribute to coral reefs.