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What to do in Paris

What to do in Paris

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 "Stay updated on all the exciting events happening in Paris, France with our daily podcast. From festivals and cultural events to food markets and outdoor activities, we bring you the latest news on what’s happening in the City of Light."Copyright 2025 Inception Point Ai Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Paris Abounds with Festive Magic This Holiday Season

    Paris Abounds with Festive Magic This Holiday Season
    Dec 21 2025
    Bonjour, listeners, and welcome to your friendly guide for what to do in Paris today through the weekend. It's the heart of the holiday season, and the City of Light is twinkling brighter than ever with festive magic everywhere you turn.

    Kick off today, Sunday, December 21st, with Gims wrapping up his epic Le Dernier Tour at Paris La Défense Arena—his fifth and final show there promises high-energy anthems and a massive crowd vibe, as reported by Sortiraparis. Catch the French Elite Fencing Championships echoes from yesterday at the Pierre de Coubertin Stadium, or head to the Panthéon for Contes et Histoires storytelling tours through December 23rd, where families dive into history with enchanting tales of famous residents. Over in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, just a quick hop away, the Grand Christmas Parade unfolds this afternoon in front of the Town Hall, inspired by The Nutcracker with dazzling performers and holiday cheer.

    Tomorrow, Monday, December 22nd, lace up for the Grand Palais Ice Rink under its stunning glass roof—the world's largest indoor rink features a massive Eiffel Tower at center ice, open through January 7th, complete with a food terrace and hot chocolate, according to Sortiraparis guides. Gims fans, don't miss his lingering energy from the weekend shows.

    Tuesday, December 23rd, spotlights more Contes et Histoires at national monuments across Paris and Île-de-France, perfect for young and old rediscovering heritage through stories until January 4th. Meanwhile, dive into Christmas markets galore: the giant one at La Défense buzzes with over 300 chalets, a central ice rink, daily Santa visits, and entertainment through December 28th. Stroll the Enchanted Forest at Paris City Hall, featuring Made in Paris artisans until January 4th, or the Eiffel Tower Village on Quai Jacques Chirac with gourmet treats and views through the same date. Notre-Dame's charming market in Square René Viviani wraps up today with French crafts and regional bites, while Montmartre's 100% French village on the hill serves mulled wine and hilltop festivities through January 4th. Don't skip Saint-Germain-des-Prés for handcrafted delights or Place Richard Baret's ice rink, rides, and shows in the 17th.

    For evenings, immerse in Jardin d'Acclimatation's Japan in Lights with 2,000 lanterns evoking Tokyo and Mount Fuji through March, or Parc Floral's Luminous Odyssey boasting 1,000 lanterns, drone shows, and Northern Lights until January 11th. Art lovers, the Grand Palais hosts Mickalene Thomas's bold All About Love exhibit through April, and the Musée des Arts et Métiers displays the free Zeus Olympic horse sculpture through January 10th.

    Parc Astérix launches its Magical Christmas from tomorrow with a new ice rink, Viking market, light parades, and family shows through January 4th. Window shopping? Galeries Lafayette's giant tree and displays by Jeanne Detallante shine through December 31st, and Le Bon Marché transforms into a Noël village.

    Listeners, bundle up, grab some vin chaud, and make these memories—Paris is your holiday playground this week. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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  • Paris Shines Bright with Winter Wonderland Attractions

    Paris Shines Bright with Winter Wonderland Attractions
    Dec 20 2025
    Paris is sparkling this week, and if you are in the city right now, you have an embarrassment of riches waiting just outside your door.

    Let’s start with pure winter magic. Sortiraparis reports that the legendary Grand Palais ice rink is back as the Grand Palace of Ice, open through early January, with the world’s largest indoor rink set beneath that soaring glass roof and a gigantic Eiffel Tower sculpture in the center. Glide to music, then warm up with hot chocolate on the food terrace. For an equally dazzling evening stroll, head to Parc Floral for the Luminous Odyssey, where organizers promise more than 1,000 monumental lanterns, a drone show, and even artificial Northern Lights along an illuminated trail in the 12th arrondissement.

    If you love light art, Domaine National de Saint-Cloud is hosting Lumières en Seine, a two‑kilometer night walk through forests of color and sound, perfect for listeners who want a romantic or family‑friendly outing just outside Paris. And at the Jardin d’Acclimatation, the Festival des Lanternes: Le Japon en Lumières fills the park with around 2,000 glowing installations inspired by Mount Fuji, Tokyo streets, and kawaii characters, turning a simple walk into a trip to Japan without leaving the city.

    Christmas markets are everywhere this week. According to Sortiraparis and Aller France, you can wander the huge Tuileries Garden Christmas Market, with its funfair rides, Ferris wheel, ice rink, and over 100 chalets serving everything from raclette to vin chaud, running daily into January. Closer to City Hall, the Paris Christmas Market and Village on the square in front of Hôtel de Ville becomes an Enchanted Forest, showcasing “Made in Paris” artisans in wooden chalets. Under the Eiffel Tower, the Christmas Village on Quai Jacques Chirac offers crafts, regional specialties, and unbeatable views of the Iron Lady lit up for the season.

    For a more intimate feel, swing by the Notre‑Dame Christmas Market in Square René Viviani, focused on French crafts and regional gastronomy, or the Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés market, where elegant chalets line the boulevard with handcrafted gifts and gourmet treats. Up on the hill, the Montmartre Christmas Market brings a village vibe, with 100 percent made‑in‑France products, mulled wine, and sweeping views over Paris.

    Department stores are putting on their own shows. Galeries Lafayette on Boulevard Haussmann has turned its façade and windows into a storybook world designed by illustrator Jeanne Detallante, with a giant Christmas tree under the dome through the end of the month. Nearby, Printemps Haussmann invites listeners up to its free “7th Heaven” rooftop ice rink, themed this year like a New York holiday, so you can skate with Parisian rooftops at your feet.

    Art lovers have plenty to do. The 17th arrondissement town hall is hosting a free exhibition dedicated to Arman, the New Realist artist, with bronze sculptures, rare paintings, and a new French flag piece marking 20 years since his death. At the Grand Palais, the Centre Pompidou is presenting Drawings Without Limits, showcasing treasures from its vast collection of works on paper. Fashion fans should not miss the double exhibition between the Dior Gallery and the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation, where over a hundred pieces explore the dialogue between Dior’s New Look and Alaïa’s sculptural silhouettes.

    Families can add a touch of mythic spectacle at the Musée des Arts et Métiers, where Zeus, the mechanical horse from the Olympic Games, now stands on the forecourt, free to visit and perfect for photos. Over at the Musée d’Orsay, the museum’s own program lists fun and creative activities around its masterpieces, giving younger visitors hands‑on ways to discover Impressionist icons.

    And when you just want to wander, don’t forget the classic Parisian pleasures of following the Christmas illuminations along avenues like Montaigne, where Maison Dior’s façade is covered in giant flowers, butterflies, and a spinning star, or simply strolling between markets, skating rinks, and museums, letting the city guide you.

    Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss what’s happening in Paris and beyond. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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  • Headline: Paris Sparkles with Holiday Magic: Concerts, Markets, and Festive Attractions Abound

    Headline: Paris Sparkles with Holiday Magic: Concerts, Markets, and Festive Attractions Abound
    Dec 19 2025
    Hey listeners, Paris is sparkling with holiday magic today and straight through the weekend—think twinkling lights, epic concerts, and festive markets that'll make your heart sing. As your friendly guide to what to do in Paris this week, let's dive right into the hottest spots, starting with tonight's must-see.

    Kick off your Friday evening with Gims lighting up Paris La Défense Arena for his "Le Dernier Tour." Sortiraparis reports he's doing five massive shows from tonight through Monday, December 22, with doors opening early and special opening acts warming up the crowd—perfect for rap fans craving that high-energy vibe. Grab your tickets quick if you haven't already.

    Saturday, December 20, ramps up the fun: Head to Meaux, just a quick Navigo ride away, for Santa Claus's grand arrival with fireworks and a funky concert, as detailed by Sortiraparis. Back in Paris proper, the French Elite Fencing Championships hit the Pierre de Coubertin Stadium, where top athletes clash in all three weapons—epic action for sports lovers. Families, don't miss the Contes et Histoires tours kicking off at gems like the Arc de Triomphe and Sainte-Chapelle, blending storytelling with history through January 4.

    Every day this weekend, Christmas markets are calling your name. Glide on the ice rink at the massive La Défense market with over 300 chalets, daily Santa visits, and crafts galore, running till December 28. Snuggle up at the Eiffel Tower Christmas Village on Quai Jacques Chirac for artisan gifts and gourmet treats till January 4. Notre-Dame's charming market in Square René Viviani offers French crafts and regional eats till Christmas Eve, while Saint-Germain-des-Prés delights with handcrafted goodies at the church's foot. For thrills, the Grand Palais Ice Rink under its glass roof features a giant Eiffel Tower centerpiece till January 7—hot chocolate included.

    Weekend warriors, Parc Astérix launches its Magical Christmas from Saturday with a new ice rink, Viking-zone market, light parades, and Obélix's slide till January 4. Glow in the dark at the Luminous Odyssey in Parc Floral, with 1,000 lanterns, drone shows, and Northern Lights effects. Marvel at Galeries Lafayette's giant tree and Clara Luciani-inaugurated windows on Boulevard Haussmann, or Dior's flower-and-butterfly illuminations at 30 Montaigne.

    Paris is your playground this festive stretch—bundle up, explore, and make memories. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and don't forget to subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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    3 mins
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