Enjoy Paris Region in winter

After the Christmas festivities, the New Year gives way to Epiphany and its unmissable galette des rois. At Paris Region, the pâtissiers have a knack for whetting your appetite with this January classic. It’s a chance to scour the streets of Paris and the surrounding area in search of the ultimate recipe. This year, which of Jeffrey Cagnes, Nina Métayer or Michalak will win first place in your gourmet heart?

Are you looking for a Parisian address where you can tie the kings with your family or friends? Visit one of the Paris Region’s tea rooms. At Angelina, the galettes are accompanied by a creamy hot chocolate. A comforting break in the heart of winter.

In winter, Paris region also celebrates traditions from elsewhere, such as Chinese New Year. The world flocks to the triangle district of Choisy, in the 13ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, for this special occasion. Red lanterns, dancing dragons and traditional costumes take over the streets for a highly colourful celebration. Take the opportunity to explore the district’s restaurants, which are also celebrating the lunar year, with family or friends.

In Paris Region, more than one venue is taking part in the event. In Belleville, the festivities are taking on a more local dimension, while cultural institutions such as the musée Guimet are organising events and exhibitions around Asian culture.

The traditional winter sales are arriving in the capital and all over France, just after the festive season… The perfect opportunity to squander the gift card you received at Christmas.

As you stroll along the streets, the shop windows of Paris Region reveal their good deals. The concept stores are full of trendy ideas to pamper you at low prices. Are you more of a high fashion fan? Head to Vallée Village for luxury pieces at reduced prices.

As we all know, winter isn’t always the best time to be outdoors. If the cold is getting to you, treat yourself to a trip to the Paris department stores. From Galeries Lafayette - Champs-Élysées to Printemps Haussmann, what could be more pleasant than a shopping session in these historic stores?

At the start of each year, the fashion world celebrates in style in Paris Region with Fashion Week. The Eiffel Tower, the Tuileries Gardens and the Palais de Tokyo roll out the red carpet for the world’s top designers. This is your chance to get inspired by the latest trends, or admire the stars of the catwalk.

During this period, the big luxury shop windows are decked out in the colours of Fashion Week. Take a trip to the Triangle d’or or Saint-Germain-des-Prés to discover new capsule collections.

What’s not to celebrate in the capital of love? Romantic stroll along the banks of the Seine, dinner at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, visit to the musée Rodin… There’s plenty to do to make this day as poetic as possible.

For the lovebirds gourmands, the romantic restaurants in Paris Region welcome you with a special menu. Do you prefer art? Opt for an evening at the theatre, the opera or even the museum. And if you don’t feel seasick, discover the sights of Paris from a cruise on the Seine.

Winter is the perfect time to discover a new exhibition in Paris Region. Take refuge from the cold in a museum and discover the best exhibitions of the moment. The Grand Palais, Musée d’Orsay, Palais Galliera… There’s no shortage of events to enjoy the cultural wealth of Paris Region.

Take advantage of the winter holidays to visit a museum with your family! With the Children’s Philharmonic, the Musée en herbe and the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie, exploring exhibitions with your child has never been so much fun.

And what better time than winter to visit the Musée du Fromage, the Musée du Sucre d’Orge or the Musée gourmand du chocolat? On the programme: events and activities around chocolate making, and of course chocolate tasting.