Paris is sparkling this week, so let’s dive straight into what you can do in the city over the coming days and into the weekend.

According to Paris Secret, the Champs-Élysées has just switched on brand-new Christmas illuminations, turning the world’s most famous avenue into a glowing tunnel of light. As evening falls, listeners can wander from the Arc de Triomphe down toward Place de la Concorde, stopping for roasted chestnuts and photos under the red and gold trees. Paris Secret also highlights the rooftop at Printemps Haussmann, where a Ferrero Rocher skating rink is open every day from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., with views over the Opéra and the Eiffel Tower. Entry is free with registration, and on weekend afternoons Santa himself appears for photos, making it a cozy stop for families or anyone chasing holiday nostalgia.

Sortir à Paris reports that Christmas markets are in full swing all over the city. In the 17th arrondissement, Place Richard Baret hosts a festive village with an ice rink, rides, and live shows through December 21, creating a neighborhood-sized winter wonderland where listeners can sip vin chaud, shop local crafts, and watch kids spin on carousels. Over on the Rive Gauche, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche has transformed into a chic indoor Christmas village, with animated window displays and wooden chalets lining the aisles; it’s perfect if you want that market vibe without braving the cold too long.

For culture lovers, Sortir à Paris notes a special free evening opening at the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection this Saturday night. It is a rare chance to explore one of Paris’s boldest contemporary art spaces without a ticket, wandering beneath the restored dome and discovering cutting-edge installations after dark. Families can head to the Postal Museum, which is turning into Santa’s workshop for the weekend with free activities and creative animations themed around letters to Father Christmas.

Gamers should mark their calendars: Riot Games announces the TFT Paris Open at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from December 12 to 14, bringing high-level Teamfight Tactics competition, cosplay, and fan events to the capital.

Wherever you end up, Paris this week is all about light, laughter, and lingering just a little longer in the cold for one more magical moment.

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