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Paris Christmas Lights & Chocolate Bites — The Grand Tour

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⌛ 5 hours👥 Up to 15 travelers🌐 EN

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Overview

✓Discover Christmas in Paris through an exceptional combination of festive sightseeing, gourmet discoveries and captivating local storytelling.
✓Unlike a traditional Christmas lights walk, this experience connects the city's magnificent landmarks with authentic French food traditions.
✓Admire the famous Galeries Lafayette Christmas tree, enjoy a €25 gourmet gift credit, discover artisan chocolate and taste a Ladurée macaron.
✓Your local guide brings the stories of Opéra Garnier, Place Vendôme, Palais Royal, the Louvre and the Champs-Élysées to life.
✓Enjoy a warming drink along the way and explore the Tuileries Christmas market when operating.

Discover Christmas in Paris through an exceptional combination of festive sightseeing, gourmet discoveries and captivating local storytelling. Unlike a traditional Christmas lights walk, this experience connects the city's magnificent landmarks with authentic French food traditions. Admire the famous Galeries Lafayette Christmas tree, enjoy a €25 gourmet gift credit, discover artisan chocolate and taste a Ladurée macaron. Your local guide brings the stories of Opéra Garnier, Place Vendôme, Palais Royal, the Louvre and the Champs-Élysées to life. Enjoy a warming drink along the way and explore the Tuileries Christmas market when operating. The experience ends at the Arc de Triomphe, with the option to independently visit its rooftop for panoramic views of illuminated Paris. It's a festive journey designed to combine history, delicious discoveries and unforgettable Christmas memories.

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What’s Included

✓Christmas lights and landmark sightseeing
✓Local walking guide
✓One hot chocolate, coffee or agreed alternative drink
✓One artisan chocolate tasting and macaron
✓Approximately five-hour guided experience
✓€25 Galeries Lafayette gourmet gift credit

What’s NOT Included

✗Gratuities and Personal Expenses
✗Interior admission to Opéra Garnier and the Louvre
✗Arc de Triomphe rooftop ticket unless upgrade selected
✗Additional food and beverages
✗Personal shopping expenses beyond the gift credit
✗Transportation

What to Bring

•Public transportation options are available nearby
•Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
•Not recommended for pregnant travelers
•Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•If you select the Arc de Triomphe option, please bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a passport or national identity card. This is especially important for guests aged 18 and under, as proof of age may be required to verify eligibility

Meeting and Pickup

🚐Meet at start point

📍 Meeting point / start

Meet your guide infront of Opera Garnier entrance

🏁 End point

Meet your guide infront of Opera Garnier entrance

Good to know

Guide languages: English
Children: Must travel with an adult
Ages: Infant 0–2 · Youth 3–17 · Adult 18–99
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Paris Christmas Lights & Chocolate Bites with Arc tickets: Arc de Triomphe: Includes a self guided visit of the Arc de Triomphe

Itinerary

Experience the magic of Christmas in Paris on a five-hour guided walking tour filled with sparkling lights, fascinating history and delicious French treats. Begin at Opéra Garnier before discovering the spectacular Christmas tree at Galeries Lafayette and festive displays at Printemps. Enjoy a €25 gourmet gift credit and one artisan chocolate tasting at a selected Parisian boutique. Explore elegant Place Vendôme, historic Palais Royal and the magnificent Louvre before continuing through the Tuileries Gardens and its seasonal Christmas market. Enjoy a warming drink, admire Place de la Concorde and the Grand Palais, then discover the illuminated Champs-Élysées with a delicious Ladurée macaron. Finish at the Arc de Triomphe, with an optional independent rooftop visit.

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