How to Spend New Year's Eve in Paris

Last Updated:

12/30/2024

If there’s one thing Paris isn’t short of during the holidays, it’s events and things to do. No matter your mood, we got you covered for New Year’s Eve a.k.a. Le Réveillon de la Saint-Sylvestre, or simply Le Réveillon in French. Here are some ways to celebrate another 365-day roller coaster ride around the sun – à Paris.

how to spend a Relaxed New Year’s Eve in Paris

If you wish to end the year in poetry and elegance, let classical music invite you. We’re eyeing a few concerts at the two most prestigious churches in Paris: Sainte-Chapelle and Saint-Eustache. Not only will you be marveling at works of geniuses like Vivaldi, you’ll also be gazing at Paris’ architectural wonders.

Left: The Sainte Chapelle church in Paris with its beautiful 13th century stained glass altar. Right: The classical music group "Les Solistes Français" at the Sainte Chapelle, posed with their musical instruments. — Top: Edward Eyer; Above Left: Stephanie Leblanc / Right: Les Solistes Français

What to do on New year’s with family In Paris

Take la famille on an exciting ride at the one place synonymous with family fun – Disneyland Paris. New Year’s at Disneyland includes fireworks in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle. There will also be a number of attractions open ensuring a magical evening for people of all ages.

new year’s eve in paris for those who like to party

There is such a long list of parties in Paris for New Year’s eve, c’est impossible you won’t find something to suit your fancy.

While nightclubs like Wanderlust and the Aquarium are staples for a Parisian réveillon, my favorite has to be up on rooftops where I can see the skyline– Rooftop Montmartre and Oxygen Rooftop both have panoramic views of the city where you can watch the Arc de Triomphe fireworks from afar!

Left: The Eiffel Tower and the Paris sky is lit with fireworks, seen behind a golden statue. Right: A shower of golden confetti down a crowd of New Year's Eve celebrants. — Left: @ahmed.el.hariry / Right: Markus Zadina

where to eat Dinner on new year’s Eve in paris

Paris, a gastronomic giant, will certainement not disappoint you, however you want to dine and welcome the new year.

If touristic dinners like those at cabaret shows and on cruises by the Seine aren’t your thing, a more local dine-then-club experience with the Beaumarly group (with 9 locations all over Paris) awaits you.

You could also splurge at one of Paris’s palace hotels like George V, the Ritz or le Meurice or a more modest yet no less festive brasserie like La Coupole. For more info on New Year’s Eve dinner, consult our article on where to eat during the holidays in Paris.

How to Spend New Year’s Eve AT HOME Like the French

Wherever you are, the most favored of all celebrations is the one held at home with your best people. Host a party or attend one, pop some champagne, make a French holiday feast, and don’t forget the cheese platter! Cheers to you, and wishing you a wonderful 2025!

Left: The Arc de Triomphe and its light show on New Year's Eve. Right: Friends are toasting their champagne to celebrate. — Top: Edward Eyer / Above left: Mat Napo / Above right: Cottonbro

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Maikka Piquemal

Maikka is a Philippine-born, Brooklyn-trained creative who traded the Big Apple for the romance of Paris and a French man. She holds a degree in Fashion Design from Parsons the New School of Design and currently works full-time as a writer in Paris, focusing on adtech, fashion, real estate, and more. When not fondly observing the Parisian fashion scene or engrossed in a good Gallimard book, she escapes to the French Basque country, daydreaming of living in the other two fashion capitals, London and Milan.