Paris listeners, get ready for an incredible week packed with everything from enchanting Christmas markets to pop-up art experiences and unforgettable concerts. The city is truly alive right now, so let’s dive into some of the specific highlights you should not miss.

Right now, the iconic Champs-Élysées is decked out in spectacular lights, signaling the official start of Paris’s magical holiday season. Just as exciting, the legendary window displays and the giant Christmas tree at Galeries Lafayette are dazzling crowds, so make sure to swing by Boulevard Haussmann for a festive stroll. If you’re in the mood for something even grander, La Défense’s giant Christmas market is open until December 28. This year marks its 30th edition, with over 300 charming chalets, an outdoor ice rink, daily Santa Claus appearances, and a packed schedule of live music and holiday activities, as featured on Paris Select Book.

Art fans have much to be excited about. From November 13 to 16, Paris Photo, the world-renowned international photography fair, is taking over the Grand Palais. Collectors and curious newcomers can admire extraordinary photography from galleries around the globe. The same weekend, street art lovers are in for a treat as the free Festival d’art Street-Art & Contemporain pops up at the Poste du Louvre, with live murals and interactive installations.

If you’re looking for immersive cultural experiences, be sure to stop by the Atelier des Lumières in the 11th arrondissement, where the story of the space race is brought to life with panoramic projections, rare NASA archives, and astronaut interviews. Or check out the Musée des Arts Forains in Bercy, offering a magical step back in time with vintage carnival rides and curiosities.

For families, the Science Expériences in Bercy Village offers an adventurous journey filled with virtual reality and hands-on exhibits. And out in the Yvelines, Thoiry Lumières Sauvages continues, transforming the park with breathtaking lantern displays inspired by Dia de los Muertos.

Don’t forget, this Sunday, November 16, the annual Paris Sausage Walk returns, filling the city with adorable dachshunds parading for charity. And music lovers, mark your calendar: Hans Zimmer will perform live on November 21 at Paris La Défense Arena.

With candlelight concerts in venues both grand and quirky, a bustling vintage shopping scene, the newly reopened Notre-Dame Cathedral, and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at the Grand Rex cinema, there’s something for every taste.

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