Restaurants open during the holidays
Planning to be in Paris during the holidays? Here's a schedule of who's open between December 20-January 5, and what they're serving for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Category Archives: Holidays in Paris
Celebrating Thanksgiving 2016 in Paris
Haven't sorted out your Thanksgiving holiday plans yet? No need to freak out. We've rounded up a few resources to help our American readers, as well as any locals who'll be sharing the table this year.
Our Holiday Gift Guide
Eiffel Tower bread knives be banished! This year, give the Francophile foodie in your life the perfect present – be it edible (or quaffable) or not – using our handy gift guide. We’ve canvassed some of Paris’ top food retailers, writers and producers to find great gifts with a no-dust-gathering guarantee.
Celebrating Christmas in Paris Restaurants
Trying to find a restaurant for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? We've rounded up the best options for you here.
Paris Restaurants for Ringing in the New Year
The vast majority of Paris restaurants will be closed through January 2, but a few will be open to help you celebrate the New Year. There are no bargains at this time of year, but we've broken down your options, most ranging from 90€ to (gasp!) 700€.
The 2011 Bûches de Noël
Ho ho ho! We hope that you've enjoyed counting down the days before Christmas with a new Bûche de Noël every morning. Our final cake, boasting edible fungus and a silver saw, comes from Pierre Hermé. Happy holidays, everyone!
Our Guide to the Holidays in Paris
Paris Restaurants during the Holidays
The vast majority of restaurants in Our Guide to Paris will close during the week between Christmas and the New Year. Because their schedules vary and are rarely posted online, we’ve tracked down our favorite restaurants to ask when they’ll be open and to sort out any special holiday meals they might be planning. All information has been confirmed directly in 2011.
- Paris Restaurants for Ringing in the New Year – a list of options organized by cost, plus our top picks – for both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
- Celebrating Christmas in Paris Restaurants – a list of options organized by cost, plus our top picks – for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Calendar of Holiday Closures
Bûche de Noël Teaser
Salt & Pepa have reunited to rap about this year's crop of Bûches de Noël.