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The latest exposition at the Hôtel de Ville is celebrating the work of Jean-Jacques Sempé, the beloved cartoonist whose characters have graced many covers of the New Yorker. The free exhibition, Sempé Croque Paris features his drawings of Paris, bien sûr. Expect long lines.

February 12
Paris Pastry Party & Book Signing in Paris Join David Lebovitz and Heather Stimmler-Hall for a fête at La Cuisine in Paris to celebrate the Paris Pastry App and eBook. David will also be signing books so if you'd like personalized copy of The Perfect Scoop, The Sweet Life in Paris, or Ready for Dessert, there will be copies on hand. No need to RSVP, but if you have a Facebook account feel free to "join" our party. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Christmas in Paris: Village de Noël

Monday, December 20, 2010

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Christmas Markets in Paris

Sunday, November 30, 2008

It's time for the annual Marchés de Noël to set up around Paris! French people shun shopping malls, so even in the coldest winters they'd rather do their holiday shopping at these adorable villages made up of Alpine chalets.

You'll find regional gourmet foods, handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing, gifts, toys, food stands and hot wine, Père Noël, and often live entertainment. They're usually closed Christmas Day. Here are some of the ones that I know about so far (check back for updates):

Avenue des Champs Elysées (8th, on the Place de la Concorde end, M° Champs-Elysées-Clémenceau) From Nov 20-Dec 28.

At the Gare de Montparnasse (6th, metro Montparnasse; there's an ice rink here too)

At the Gare St-Lazare (9th, Metro St-Lazare)

Outside the Eglise St-Germain-des-Près (6th, Metro St-Germain-des-Près). From Dec 5-31.

Outside the Eglise St-Sulpice (6th, Metro St Sulpice). From December 10-24.

Les Féeries d'Auteuil (at the Fondation d'Auteuil, 40 rue Jean-de-La-Fontaine, 16th), Dec 6-21, 11am-7pm daily.

At the Maison du Limousin (30 rue Caumartin, 9^th, Metro Opera), open Dec 1-27; Mon-Fri 9am-6:30pm, Sat 2-7pm. The evening of December 1 is a chocolate tasting!

At the Parvis de La Défense (Metro/RER La Défense Grande Arche) from Nov 26-Dec 28, this is the largest Christmas Market in the Paris region, with 350 chalets. The skyscraper setting may not be cozy, but you’re sure to find something original here. Open Sun-Fri 11am-7:30pm, Saturdays 9:30am-8pm. And if you’re chilly, the Quatre Temps shopping mall is right there.