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Never does the City of Light deserve its nickname better than during the Christmas season. From the end of November to mid-January, all the trees that line Paris’ most famous avenue, the Champs-Elysées, are illuminated by a multitude of colored lights. Every year, the city asks a personality to inaugurate the Christmas illuminations –French actress Mélanie Laurent was the last guest of honor 2 weeks ago, succeeding other celebrities such as Charlotte Gainsbourg, Marion Cotillard, Vanessa Paradis, Catherine Deneuve and Monica Belluci – while thousands of people turn out to watch the switch being flicked and a flurry of shiny confetti being released onto the street. The system, which consumes ten times fewer watts than a conventional system, is installed by a team of 15 people and covers nearly 430 trees, stretching all the way from ... read more

Just a few blocks away from City Hall and the Louvre museum, in a cross street of rue de Rivoli, stands one of the best places in Paris to enjoy a nice break: Delyan. Not only does Delyan offer you a great place to rest, it also offers you a breathtaking view on Tour Saint-Jacques, a landmark in the Parisian landscape. Delyan is famous for its wide range of natural teas; all of them carefully selected by the owners who will be glad to help you choose according to your tastes and mood! Don’t forget to try one of the home-made cakes. They will delight you and you will find it hard to resist the temptation of taking another piece! Our special recommendations: the tarte-tatin (apple pie), the “tarte au citron meringuée” (lemon pie) or the ... read more

Christmas is in the air. Not only is it snowing in Paris, the city has also more than ever turned into the city of Light! More information on Paris on Demand : parisondemand.wordpress.com... read more