Paris Christmas Lights & Stories with Tastings on Champs-Élysées
Overview
Experience the magic of Paris at Christmas with a walking tour that combines festive lights and delicious holiday tastings. Stroll the Champs-Élysées as it sparkles with holiday decorations, and hear stories of Parisian Christmas traditions from your local guide. Along the way, enjoy two gourmet stops: the spiced sweetness of Alsatian gingerbread and cookies at Fortwenger, and the refined indulgence of Parisian hot chocolate and macarons at the famous La Durée. As you savor each treat, admire iconic landmarks including the Grand Palais, Pont Alexandre III, Les Invalides, and finish beneath the glowing Arc de Triomphe. More than just a walk, this is a festive journey into the flavors, lights, and traditions that make Paris at Christmas truly unforgettable.
What's Included
- Tasting of Parisian chocolates and a macaron at Maison du Chocolat
- Tasting of traditional Alsatian gingerbread and festive cookies at Fortwenger
- Views of the Grand Palais, Pont Alexandre III and Les Invalides
- Guided Christmas walking tour of the Champs-Élysées Avenue Montaigne, and Arc de Triomphe
- Stories and legends of Paris at Christmas told by a local guide
- Gratuities
- Anything that isn't mentioned in the inclusions
Meeting Location
Place Clemenceau
75008 Paris, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Place Charles de Gaulle
75008 Paris, France
The tour ends at the Arc the Triomphe.
What To Expect
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Grand Palais
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pont Alexandre III
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Invalides
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Avenue Montaigne
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Les Fontaines du Rond-point des Champs-Elysees
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fortwenger Champs-Elysées
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Ladurée
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Champs-Elysees
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Champs-Elysees Quartier
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arc de Triomphe
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers with severe food allergies (tastings may include nuts, gluten, dairy, or traces of allergens)
- Visitors with limited mobility or difficulty walking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tasting of Parisian chocolates and a macaron at Maison du Chocolat.
- Tasting of traditional Alsatian gingerbread and festive cookies at Fortwenger.
- Views of the Grand Palais, Pont Alexandre III and Les Invalides.
- Guided Christmas walking tour of the Champs-Élysées Avenue Montaigne, and Arc de Triomphe.
- Stories and legends of Paris at Christmas told by a local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Anything that isn't mentioned in the inclusions.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Paris Christmas Lights & Stories with Tastings on Champs-Élysées is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers with severe food allergies (tastings may include nuts, gluten, dairy, or traces of allergens)
- Visitors with limited mobility or difficulty walking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Paris Christmas Lights & Stories with Tastings on Champs-Élysées will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tasting of Parisian chocolates and a macaron at Maison du Chocolat
- Tasting of traditional Alsatian gingerbread and festive cookies at Fortwenger
- Views of the Grand Palais, Pont Alexandre III and Les Invalides
- Guided Christmas walking tour of the Champs-Élysées Avenue Montaigne, and Arc de Triomphe
- Stories and legends of Paris at Christmas told by a local guide
- Gratuities
- Anything that isn't mentioned in the inclusions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers with severe food allergies (tastings may include nuts, gluten, dairy, or traces of allergens)
- Visitors with limited mobility or difficulty walking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
