When theholiday season rollsaround, Paris is more than ever the City of Lights! Between the illuminations of its iconic streets, theanimated window displays of its department stores, its magical walks, and itsstunning exhibitions, everyone is busy makingChristmasa magical time in the capital. And to combat the cold, what could be better than somecomforting places to visit? There's nothing like warming your heart and stomach duringwinter in Paris, and there are plenty of great places to do just that.
During this festive season, it's more important than ever to get together and enjoy heartwarming dishes and specialties. To mark the occasion, cozy terraces, bars, restaurants, and pop-up chalets are popping up all over the capital to delight Parisians, whether they're visiting for the day or staying for longer.
Raclette evenings, hot chocolate, or even a glassof mulled wine—here are the tempting places opening this winter in the City of Light, much to the delight of foodies! All you have to do is choose your favorite spots and put together a great programfor this winter in Paris!
Les Apéros du Louvre: oysters for €1, live music, and refined tapas on a winter terrace.
Looking for a place to enjoy an elegant and gourmet aperitif with live music? Every Thursday, Apéros du Louvre invites you to the heart of Paris for a refined after-work event with oysters for €1, unusual pairings, and gourmet tapas! [Read more]
Bulles Éphémères d'hiver at the Hôtel Le Parchamp in Boulogne (92): raclette, Mont d'Or cheese, and champagne
Winter bubbles are coming to Paris and its suburbs to warm up the season. In Boulogne-Billancourt, the Hôtel Le Parchamp is offering its Bulles Éphémères, glass cocoons where champagne and winter specialties can be enjoyed in a friendly atmosphere from mid-November 2025 to early March 2026. Raclette, Mont d'Or cheese, and a cozy atmosphere make each bubble a sparkling and gourmet moment in the Hauts-de-Seine (92)! [Read more]
Le Chalet d'Aristide: raclette arrives this winter at Monsieur Aristide in Montmartre - photos
A winter atmosphere and raclette await you at Monsieur Aristide, which unveils its winter chalet for the season on November 20, 2025, for gourmet evenings in Montmartre. [Read more]
A pop-up chalet in Paris on the rooftop of Sax by Éric Frechon
La Ferme Saint-Amour, the Annie Famose Group's festive mountain concept, is setting up shop on the rooftop of the Hôtel Sax in the 7th arrondissement from December 5, 2025, to March 8, 2026. Imagine yourself comfortably seated with a view of the Eiffel Tower and a menu created by Chef Éric Frechon. [Read more]
Polpo Nord: gourmet winter terrace 2025 with cable cars and curling rink on the banks of the Seine
Polpo Nord, the famous winter terrace, is back on the banks of the Seine for a warm and festive winter just a stone's throw from Paris! After Polpo Plage, the Levallois (92) retreat is transforming into an urban ski resort, open from Thursday to Sunday until mid-March 2026. Alpine atmosphere, cozy gondolas, curling rink, gourmet dishes, and melted cheeses... the only thing missing is the snow! [Read more]
Christmas 2025 in Paris: a Waffle Chalet is setting up in the garden of the Les Jardins du Marais hotel.
For the holiday season, the Les Jardins du Marais hotel invites you to a magical and gourmet break in its 1,000 m² garden. Until January 11, 2026, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, head to the Chalet à Gaufres to savor sweet and savory creations, accompanied by comforting hot drinks. [Read more]
Christmas 2025 at Printemps Haussmann: a free ice rink at the top of the department store - our photos
This year, you don't need a passport to experience the magic of Christmas in New York: Printemps Haussmann is bringing Paris to Rockefeller Center! From animated window displays to the 7th Heaven ice rink, the spirit of Manhattan takes over the rooftops from November 8, 2025, to January 4, 2026. A frosty, urban, and ultra-stylish stopover to celebrate Christmas 2025 in the heart of the department store. [Read more]
Christmas 2025 in Paris: La Bulle du Collectionneur, the gourmet experience for an exceptional aperitif.
The magic of the holidays takes over the Hôtel du Collectionneur! This winter, the hotel's garden welcomes a golden winter bubble where the aperitif becomes an exceptional moment, between refined bites and great vintages. A half-chic, half-cocooning interlude to be savored from November 15, 2025, to January 31, 2026. [Read more]
Chez Monix, the winter chalet and gondolas return to Splash in Asnieres-sur-Seine
This winter, Le Splash reinvents itself as Chez Monix, the must-visit destination for a unique ski resort atmosphere on the banks of the Seine, without the ski slopes. [Read more]
The magical ice rink and raclette chalet are back in the courtyard garden of the Plaza Athénée for Christmas.
For the Christmas season, from November 27, 2025, to January 31, 2026, the Plaza Athénée is unveiling a gourmet chalet serving raclette, alongside its famous ice rink. In a mountain spirit, discover the idyllic setting of the Plaza Athénée terrace, illuminated for the holidays! [Read more]
The perfect restaurants for a cosy, warm and gourmet winter in Paris
Comforting, warm, gourmet... These restaurants will help you get through winter in Paris! [Read more]
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The perfect restaurants for a cosy, warm and gourmet winter in Paris
