Have planned to spend New Year’s Eve in Paris? That’s great! The capital city knows how to celebrate! Whether you like clubbing the night away or want to enjoy a traditional French meal with a fascinating view, or a simple glass of champagne shared among a small group of closed ones works for you, Paris has everything to offer!

Paris is one of the most colorful and exciting places to celebrate New Year ’s Eve. French people wish each other Bonne Année (happy New Year) and exchange small kisses on each other's cheeks as the clock strikes twelve. French people wish New Year throughout the January month; feel free to wish them with typical French greetings.

Unsure about your plans for New Year's Eve in Paris? This guide will help you to explore Paris in a better way. 

Different ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Paris

1.New Year’s Cruise on Seine

Glide through the silky waters of River Seine and enjoy witnessing the popular Paris landmarks such as Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre. Enjoy a mesmerizing fireworks show at the foot of the Eiffel Tower with a drink in your hand and a delicious three-course French meal on your dinner table. Welcoming the brand New Year on Cruise will give you an awesome experience.

2.Welcome the New Year 2021 with a glass of champagne or Sparkling Wine

Champagne and sparkling wine are both the perfect drinks of choice to celebrate the New Year's Eve in the French capital city. Whether you choose to have real champagne or a high-quality sparkling white wine like Crémant de Loire or Crémant de Bourgogne, a festive atmosphere is for sure. Vin chaud (hot wine) and alcoholic cider from Brittany are two popular drink choices you must try in France. If alcohol is not your thing, there will be plenty of non-alcoholic libations too when celebrating New Year’s Eve at a restaurant or party.

3.Celebrate like a Local, Not like a Tourist

Indulge yourself and act like a French by engaging in common Parisian New Year's practices. You can grab a traditional New Year's treat like papillottes for your kids from any supermarket or confectioner's shop in the city.

This would be surprising to you that it's legal to buy firecrackers and small fireworks in the capital city. Be safe from the fireworks throughout the city. 

4.New Year’s at Disneyland Paris

Heading to Disneyland this New Year? No need to give a second thought. Disneyland Paris is a hub for fantastic rides, attractions, countless shopping avenues, delicious food -best suited for all walks of life and each member of your family. The theme park hosts spectacular parades and performances for the New Year's Eve celebration.

5.Dance all night at the Rex Club

The Rex Club is undoubtedly one of the biggest attractions on the Grands Boulevard and offers a crazy clubbing scene. This dance club is a must visit place for party lovers, it attracts a urbane party-loving crowd. Wear your dancing shoes and dance till you don’t break them!

6.Lido de Paris – New Years Eve Dinner & Show

Attend the legendary cabaret show and enjoy a 6-course New Year's Eve Gala Dinner. Lido de Paris, with its dancers, the Bluebell Girls, has been a Champs-Elysées iconic cabaret and supper club for 70 years and still the most demanding show in central Paris.

The New Years Eve menu is special of course! It features lobster,, Kaspia caviar, foie gras, and truffled veal — served with champagne and wines. This year it's Ruinart Blanc de Blancs.

7.Music Concerts on New Year’s Eve

Partying, clubbing, fireworks doesn’t attract you? The Capital city is filled with historic churches too .You can spend a memorable evening tucked into a Gothic masterpiece for a classical music concert. We have mentioned  a few iconic churches where you can enjoy special musical performances on New Year’s eve.

1. Notre Dame's Island Tour with Sainte Chapelle and Marie Antoinette's Prison

Paris, Fontaine St Michel — Fontaine St Michel

2.A German Requiem by Brahms at Saint‐Germain‐des‐Prés

Paris, Eglise Saint‐Germain‐des‐Prés — Main Hall

3.Versailles Palace & Gardens Half Day Tour

Paris, Javel André Citroën — Metro entrance/exit

4.Gospel Concert in the Eglise Saint‐Germain‐des‐Pres

Paris, Eglise Saint‐Germain‐des‐Prés — Main Hall

5.Vivaldi' Four Seasons & Mozart's A Little Night Music: La Madeleine Church

Paris, Eglise de la Madeleine — Main Hall

6.Chopin with candlelights: Saint Ephrem Church

Paris, Eglise Saint‐Ephrem — Main Hall

7.New Year's Concert at La Sainte Chapelle

Paris, La Sainte‐Chapelle — Main Hall

8.Gospel Concert in the Eglise de la Madeleine

Paris, Eglise de la Madeleine — Main Hall

9.The Four Seasons & Carmen: Église Saint Germain des Prés

Paris, Eglise Saint‐Germain‐des‐Prés — Main Hall

10.Bach with Candlelights at St. Ephrem Church: Goldberg Variations

Paris, Eglise Saint‐Ephrem — Main Hall

Where to dine in Paris on New Year’s Eve?

Looking for a  romantic space to celebrate New Year’s eve in Paris with someone special? Below is the list of  typical French restaurants where you can celebrate this year’s end and give  a kick off start to New Year.

1.Le Procope

2.Le Terminus Nord

3.Chez Jenny

4.La Crémaillère 1900 in Montmartre

5.La Coupole

6.La Durée Paris

7.L’abeille

Some really great Orinetal or Asian New Year’s Eve dinner in Paris

1.La Casbah – Moroccan New Year’s Eve

2.la Bauhinia

3.La Mansouria

Restaurants offering a wonderful view and a gourmet meal

1.L’Opéra Restaurant

2.Le Ciel de Paris

3.Les Ombres

You won’t observe any strictly followed French New Year's Eve traditions in Paris. New Year in France is generally celebrated with friends with lots of dancing, drinking, clubbing, and free-flowing bubbly. If planning to Celebrate New Year with locals, be prepared for a lot of Bonne Annee, peck on the cheek as the clock strikes twelve. Apply for France Schengen Visa to celebrate the wonderful New Year’s Eve in Paris and have some truly unforgettable experiences.