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December
Twinkling fairy lights, brightly decorated Christmas trees and shop windows,
and outdoor ice-skating rinks make December a magical month to be in the
City of Light.
Salon du Cheval de Paris
Sporting events and competitions including show jumping and dressage, plus a horseback
parade through Paris, are part of the Paris Horse Fair ( www.salon-cheval.com ) from late
November to early December.
Christmas Eve Mass
Mass is celebrated at midnight on Christmas Eve at many Paris churches, including Notre
Dame - arrive early to find a place.
Le Festival du Merveilleux
Normally closed to the public, the private Musée des Arts Forains ( www.arts-forains.com ) ,
filled with yesteryear fairground attractions, opens for 11 days from late December to early
January, with enchanting rides, attractions and shows.
New Year's Eve
Bd St-Michel (5e), place de la Bastille (11e), the Eiffel Tower (7e) and, above all, av des
Champs-Élysées (8e) are the places to be to ring in the New Year.
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