Address: 17 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris
Website: legrandmazarin.com
Dates: From 12 November 2026
Admire the Christmas lights from a vintage Citroën 2CV
If the best thing to do in the summer is driving around Paris on a Vespa, in the winter nothing beats a tour in a vintage Citroën 2CV, especially at Christmas, when the city’s streets and monuments are dressed up in thousands of twinkling lights. For a slightly different way to experience the festive season, hop into one of these iconic French cars for an evening drive around the capital, snuggled up under a blanket on the comfortable back seat while your driver takes you past some of Paris’s most famous landmarks and beautifully illuminated squares. It’s a lovely alternative to wandering around in the December cold, and a rather romantic way to admire the City of Light at its most festive.
Website: getyourguide.com
Price: €229 per group up to 3
Dates: From November to January
Indulge in sweet treats at Le Chalet Brach
If there’s one thing that makes the chilly Parisian winter a little more bearable, it’s the promise of a sweet treat and a steaming cup of hot chocolate. From 2 November, Brach Paris is bringing a little festive cheer to the 16th arrondissement with Le Chalet Brach, a seasonal takeaway spot set up on the hotel’s ground-floor terrace. Open Monday to Saturday, the chalet serves all the winter favourites, from freshly made crêpes, waffles and churros to beignets, alongside indulgent spreads, Dubai-inspired treats and clementine jam. Wash it all down with a hot chocolate or a glass of mulled wine before heading off to explore the neighbourhood.
Address: 1–7 Rue Jean Richepin, 75016 Paris
Website: evokcollection.com
Dates: From 2 November 2026, Monday to Saturday, 3pm–7pm