Christmas in Paris with Hotel Cristal Champs Elysees
Hotel Cristal Champs Elysees enjoys an exceptional location close to some of the most exciting seasonal attractions and events. Plan a break over the festive season to enjoy Christmas in Paris from the comfortable surroundings of our elegant and inviting hotel, and see the capital in a whole new light. Hotel Cristal Champs Elysees is right in the heart of the city’s ‘golden triangle’, and it is a wonderful base from which to enjoy all the magic of Christmas.The hotel offers a wide range of 4 star services to ensure that your break in Paris is a pleasure from start to finish.
See the sights in Paris this Christmas
Just a short walk from the hotel, the Champs Elysees Christmas Village will evoke memories of childhood and thrill younger members of the family. The world’s most beautiful avenue is illuminated with thousands of fairy lights and decorative rings which sparkle in the branches of its 200 famous plane trees. It’s the perfect backdrop to the Christmas Village and the aroma of mulled wine and fresh gingerbread fills the air. Pick up decorative crafts from the little wooden chalets that line the Champs-Elysees as gifts for friends, or choose local produce to enhance your festive celebrations.
Be sure to visit the amazing ice rink at the Grand Palais. This seasonal attraction is the biggest ice rink ever to be created in France and the remarkable setting assures you of an unforgettable experience. It’s the perfect opportunity for you to discover one of the city’s most beautiful monuments with your family and friends. Skate in the impressive Great Hall of Mirrors or simply watch as you enjoy a hot drink from the catering booths. Daily entertainment and light shows add an extra special facet to your visit and they take place regularly until 2 a.m.
Seasonal treats that you won’t want to miss
Hotel Cristal Champs Elysees is also the ideal choice for Christmas shopping trips, and the famous department stores of Boulevard Haussmann are not to be missed at this time of year. The spectacular window displays at Printemps and Galeries Lafayette will captivate and enchant children of all ages, and promise to be more exciting than ever before for 2014. Once you’ve seen the fabulous animated displays, you’ll be able to shop in style for luxury clothing, perfumes, goods for the home and seasonal delicacies.
After shopping for gifts and festive fayre, a ride on the Great Wheel at Place de la Concorde is a must. You’ll enjoy spectacular bird’s eye views of the city as it shimmers with millions of Christmas lights before you head back to your warm and stylish room at Hotel Cristal Champs Elysees. Do ask our staff for suggestions for shows, and enjoy a magical break and a memorable Christmas in Paris.
Picture credits : Amélie Dupont
Hotel Cristal Champs-Elysées, a stylish 4* hotel just a stone’s throw from the Champs Elysées