Bringing in the New Year in Paris – A Round Up of the Celebrations

If you are moving house from the UK to France, you will be delighted to know that the French celebrate the New Year in style. On New Year’s Eve in 2013, thousands of festivities took place up and down the country, although some of the biggest events were to be found in Paris. If you have missed the 2013/14 celebrations, don’t worry, you still have plenty of chance to soak up the atmosphere next year. This article gives a round-up of some of the best New Year celebrations in Paris which will give you some idea of what to expect.

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Lights – Paris, the city of romance, is rated one of the top places around the world to see in the New Year. If you like to mingle with the crowds, the top place to head for is the Champs-Élysées, where you will be rewarded with a magnificent light show around the Eiffel Tower. The trick is to arrive early as people usually start congregating down the Champs-Élysées at about 9pm. For a more relaxed street party celebration, however, it is best to head to the Sacré Coeur Cathedral Plaza in Montmartre. It is also worth mentioning that for two days around New Year, Paris hosts a grand parade involving singing, dancing and street entertainment. It finishes up, as you would expect, near the Eiffel Tower.

Nightlife – A memorable way to bring in the New Year is to go to one of the cabarets, or if you like to party, why not dance the night away at one of the city’s many clubs? Madam, Masquerade, Jane Club, Mix Club, Rex, The WAG, Les Planches and 1979 were just some of the clubs hosting events last year. Those who are settled in their host country may well get invited to one of the many balls and private parties, which gives you a great excuse to put on your best eveningwear. And, you never know, you might be lucky enough to get a kiss! It is traditional to pop open a bottle of bubbly when the clock strikes 12 and kiss the person next to you (on the cheek, of course!).

Restaurants – France is well known for its excellent cuisine and there are plenty of restaurants in and around Paris where you can bring in the New Year. Most of the restaurants will offer fairly pricy set menus, and champagne and Foie Gras may be among the delights on the menu. For something really special, why not book a table at one of the Eiffel Tower restaurants? Dinner cruises are also big in Paris, and what could be more romantic than sailing down the River Seine at New Year? Just make sure you book well in advance so you can be sure of a place on the cruise, barge or sailing boat.

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