Christmas shopping in Paris

December in Paris

Christmas is the time when Paris really lives up to its name as the City of Lights. Entire streets, including the Champs-Élysées, glow with lights, and window displays and shops are transformed into winter wonderlands!

Your trip to Paris

Thalys departs from Amsterdam 6 to 8 times a day and takes you directly to the Gare du Nord station in the heart of Paris in about 4 hours. You can book your trip from as little as € 25*. For departure and arrival times, consult the international train planner.

Don’t wait - book a hotel now

Big, beautiful, exciting and easy to reach. Paris is the perfect December destination for shopping and ringing in the new year. So take a look at our comprehensive list of hotels and book one online. But don’t wait too long; Paris is popular and hotels fill up quickly!

 

What else is there to do?

Boulevard Saint-Germain-des-Prés is a magnificent sight at Christmas. Must-sees for shoppers are the spectacular window displays of the Galeries Lafayette and the boutiques in Le Marais. But nobody must miss seeing the sparkling Eiffel Tower!

 

* Single fares based on Low Fixed Smoove, departing from Amsterdam Central. Limited availability.