Paris is sparkling this week, offering listeners an irresistible line-up of events that make the City of Light more vibrant than ever. Tonight, Monday November 24, you can catch The Marriage of Figaro at the legendary Palace Garnier, a perfect introduction to a week filled with cultural delights and Parisian magic. According to Paris Concerts Tickets, this acclaimed performance starts at 7:30 PM and is running throughout the season.

All week, Paris is deep in festive mode. The world-famous Champs-Élysées holiday lights have been switched on, transforming the avenue into a radiant tunnel of color and joy. Parissecret.com notes that the 400 trees lining the boulevard are dressed in new, multicolored illuminations this year, and with the avenue open for strolling, this remains one of the most enchanting free experiences in the city.

For film buffs, Paris Update details a variety of cinema offerings: the Orson Welles retrospective is ongoing at Cinémathèque Française, while MK2 is hosting Chéries Chéris, Paris's celebrated LGBTQI+++ film festival, until November 25. Lost in Frenchlation is screening Lola with English subtitles at L’Epée de Bois—so English-speaking listeners can join in the local film scene.

Those seeking holiday spirit should visit the La Défense Christmas Market, described by SortiraParis as the city’s largest. Picture an ice rink, artisan chalets, street performances, and festive treats—a true winter village right in the business district, running until year's end. Over at La Villette, Parissecret.com says an immersive Alpine village features a Ferris wheel, ice rink, Zurich fondue chalet, and a lively carousel, ideal for families or anyone who wants to feel the holiday warmth.

Don’t miss Lumières en Seine, the dazzling nighttime light trail at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud. According to Parissecret.com, this illuminated festival experience enchants visitors with artistic installations set to music, creating the perfect evening stroll.

This Friday, November 28, Black Friday comes to Paris, with special sales in shops across the city, as highlighted by Sortiraparis. Later that day, music lovers can see Sabaton live on their Legendary Tour Europe at Accor Arena, a major event in Paris’s music calendar.

For art lovers, Galerie Mathgoth’s collective street art exhibition, opening November 27 in the 13th arrondissement, brings together names like Jef Aérosol and Hera in a vibrant homage to urban creativity. Plus, you can catch works by Toctoc or visit the immersive Paradox Museum, which recently added five new sensory-bending installations.

Foodies can indulge at the Grand Tasting Wine Fair inside the Carrousel du Louvre, running through November 30, where both well-known and emerging wineries offer tastings and workshops. Meanwhile, the Salon Créations & Savoir-Faire at Porte de Versailles from November 27 showcases the best in French craft, perfect for anyone looking to pick up creative skills or unique gifts.

As the week closes, the Domaine de Saint-Cloud hosts the Cross du Figaro on November 28 and 30, a charity race supporting Téléthon—ideal for those wanting to run for a cause and soak in some autumn air.

Throughout, look for festive shop window displays at Galeries Lafayette, seasonal hot chocolates at specialty cafés, and the charm of smaller Christmas markets scattered all over the city. Whether you’re interested in exhibitions, concerts, light trails, feasts, or just a classic stroll under Paris’s magical holiday lights, there is something unforgettable waiting every day and night.

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