Chapter One
The City of Light earns its name.
Illuminated avenues, decorated shop windows and reflected color on winter streets turn an evening stroll into the first great moment of the journey.
Now Journey holiday signature
Paris at Christmas Time
A five-day winter chapter in the City of Light.
Saint-Germain → Champs-Élysées → Montmartre → Île de la Cité → Le Marais
- Small group
- Maximum 16
- Tour Captain hosted
- Boutique 4- and 5-star hotels
- 50+ five-star reviews
No obligation. No pressure.
5 Days / 4 NightsOne elegant Paris base
Paris, FranceFive neighborhood chapters
Small GroupAverage around 10, max 16
Boutique Hotels4- and 5-star collection
Tour CaptainHosted locally
Your Journey Ahead
One Paris home. Five festive perspectives.
Your Paris at a Glance
Your Saint-Germain hotel remains home for all four nights. Each map step highlights a local sightseeing outing, then returns you to the same Paris base.
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01Saint-GermainSettle into the Left Bank, meet your Tour Captain and begin with a festive Welcome Dinner.
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02Champs-ÉlyséesHoliday lights, decorated storefronts and the best seasonal atmosphere available on confirmed local schedules.
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03MontmartreArtistic history, winter viewpoints and guided discovery on the hill above Paris.
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04Historic ParisChoose your own chapter among the Seine, Notre-Dame, elegant squares, boutiques and cafés.
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05Optional HorizonsFollow your interests beyond central Paris when confirmed schedules and availability align.
Journey Story
Paris, illuminated by the season.
This is not a race through a checklist. It is a beautifully hosted winter stay shaped by neighborhood walks, memorable tables and enough space to let Paris become personal.
Chapter Two
Montmartre keeps its village soul.
Climb through lanes shaped by artists, poets and café life to Sacré-Cœur, where winter air opens a panorama across Paris.
Final Chapter
Your Paris remains your own.
Free time is part of the design: a museum, a favorite neighborhood, a long lunch, a Christmas concert or simply another café table and nowhere else to be.
Day by day
The Complete Itinerary
Open each day for the full Paris chapter. Included experiences, leisure time and seasonal options are labeled clearly.
Your Paris Chapter
Days 1–5
Paris
One beautifully located home base, guided discovery and room for the spontaneous moments that make Paris unforgettable.
A winter chapter, perfectly paced.
Morning and evening experiences provide the shape. Leisure time lets you shop, explore, rest and follow Paris according to your own interests.
01Day OneBienvenue to Paris
After clearing customs, meet your included transfer and continue to your hotel in the heart of Saint-Germain. Settle in and begin easing into the rhythm of the city.
This evening, gather with your Tour Captain and fellow travelers for a festive Welcome Dinner. French cuisine, wine, premium beverages and warm conversation begin your Paris Christmas chapter.
What's Included
- Arrival transfer from the Paris airport to your hotel
- Welcome Dinner with wine and premium beverages
- Boutique Paris hotel accommodation
02Day TwoHoliday Lights & Paris Traditions
Stroll the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, admire decorated storefronts and take in the atmosphere that makes Paris feel especially cinematic in December.
Based on confirmed seasonal locations and schedules, your Tour Captain will guide you toward the best available Christmas market atmosphere of the moment, from artisan gifts and festive tastes to winter lights and Parisian traditions.
At leisureThe afternoon is yours for shopping, a museum, a return to a favorite neighborhood or a long café pause. Consider a Christmas concert, ballet, theater performance or evening walk through the illuminated streets.
What's Included
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Tour Captain-led Paris Christmas Traditions experience
- Champs-Élysées and confirmed seasonal market atmosphere
- Boutique Paris hotel accommodation
03Day ThreeMontmartre & Sacré-Cœur
Venture with your guide to Montmartre, the village-like neighborhood that still carries the spirit of artists, poets, cafés and old Paris.
Explore its lanes, stairways and viewpoints before climbing toward Sacré-Cœur for sweeping views across the city. The balance of the day is at leisure for lunch, boutiques, a museum or a relaxed return to Saint-Germain.
What's Included
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Guided Montmartre neighborhood experience
- Sacré-Cœur setting and Paris viewpoints
- Boutique Paris hotel accommodation
04Day FourYour Paris, Then Farewell Dinner
At leisure & optional
Choose your Paris chapter. Possibilities may include Le Marais, Île de la Cité, Versailles or the La Défense Christmas Market, depending on your interests, availability and confirmed seasonal schedules.
Le Marais offers elegant squares, boutiques, galleries and layers of medieval and Jewish history. Île de la Cité brings the Seine, atmospheric streets and the timeless presence of Notre-Dame into view.
As evening falls, join your Tour Captain for a festive Farewell Dinner at a cherished Paris restaurant, with wine and premium beverages included.
What's Included
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Farewell to Paris Dinner with your Tour Captain
- Wine and premium beverages with dinner
- Boutique Paris hotel accommodation
05Day FiveDeparture
Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy breakfast at the hotel or one final nearby café or bakery visit.
Check out and continue to the airport with your included departure transfer, taking the memory of Paris in winter light with you.
What's Included
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Departure transfer from your hotel to the Paris airport
What's Included
The details that let Paris feel effortless.
The inclusions below are drawn from the published itinerary; optional experiences and changing seasonal schedules remain clearly separate.
Your Tour Captain
Local hosting, Discovery Walks, orientation, recommendations and practical care throughout the stay.
4 hotel nights & breakfast
Four nights in Paris with breakfast at your boutique hotel.
Arrival & departure transfers
Included transfers between the Paris airport and hotel at the beginning and end of the journey.
Welcome Dinner
A special first-night dining experience with wine and premium beverages.
Farewell Dinner
A final festive dinner together at a cherished Paris restaurant.
Christmas Discovery Walks
Paris holiday traditions, illuminated boulevards and seasonal atmosphere based on confirmed schedules.
Montmartre touring
Guided neighborhood discovery including the setting of Sacré-Cœur and Paris views.
Thoughtful free time
Unhurried time for museums, shopping, cafés and personal exploration.
Not included: international airfare, optional sightseeing, optional dining and personal expenses unless specifically stated otherwise.
Dates & Prices
Choose your Paris Christmas chapter.
Prices are in USD per person, based on two guests per room. International airfare is not included.
Seasonal planning note: Paris holiday inventory is limited. Deposits become non-refundable once confirmed, and comprehensive trip cancellation and interruption insurance is strongly recommended. Solo supplement in Signature starts from $1,449.
2026 departures 5-day Paris stay
Daily December Departures, 2026
Per person, double$5,979
Inquire
Five-day departures are offered through December, subject to hotel and experience availability.
Request a Journey ProposalDec 9–13, 2026
Per person, double$5,979
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2027 departures 5-day Paris stay
Daily December Departures, 2027
Pricing and availability for 2027 are available from a Journey Designer.
Inquire Request Pricing & ProposalNot sure when to travel?
A Journey Designer can compare holiday timing, hotel availability and seasonal experiences with you.
Your Home in Paris
Saint-Germain at your doorstep.
Hotels are selected for location, character and comfort. Named properties illustrate the collection and may be replaced with a comparable hotel.
Boutique Hotel Collection
Select 4- to 5-star properties in desirable Paris locations. Room categories are generally above entry level where available; ask about larger rooms, upper categories or a specific view.
Thoughtfully Confirmed
Hotel assignments are typically finalized about 60 days before the journey, with final details generally advised 20–30 days before departure. Comparable hotels may be used when needed.
4 nights
Your Home in Saint-Germain
Hotel Montalembert, Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain, Hotel Bel Ami or similar.
Why Now Journey
Hosted, not herded.
A personal small-group stay with enough guided context to feel connected and enough freedom for Paris to become your own.
True small groups
Now Journey groups generally average around ten guests, with a published maximum of sixteen.
Your Tour Captain
A local host leads Discovery Walks, keeps the experience smooth and helps Paris feel personal.
Thoughtful pacing
Guided moments are balanced with substantial time to explore, shop, rest and dine independently.
One elegant base
Four nights in Saint-Germain mean less packing and more time living in the rhythm of one neighborhood.
Across Now Journey
50+ five-star guest reviews.
These reviews reflect the wider Now Journey experience and are not presented as reviews of this specific Paris Christmas departure.
“We all were made to feel special, almost like royalty, with personal service and seamless check-ins at our gorgeous hotels.”Teresa C., Now Journey guest
“Our hotel accommodations were all perfect. Now Journey did an exceptional job planning and we even got surprises along the way.”
Tammy A.“It was perfection from beginning to end.”
Esther P.Frequently Asked Questions
The practical questions, answered.
Tour details are grounded in the published Paris Christmas itinerary and clearly distinguish included experiences from seasonal options.
How active is this journey?
The pace is leisurely, but Paris involves city walking, cobblestones, stairs and winter weather. Guests can pause or opt out when needed.
How much leisure time is there?
Substantial free time is built into Days 2, 3 and 4 for museums, shopping, cafés, optional experiences or rest.
How many guests travel together?
Now Journey groups generally average around ten guests, with a published maximum of sixteen.
Are Christmas markets guaranteed to be open?
No. Market dates and locations can change from year to year. Your Tour Captain adjusts seasonal visits around confirmed local schedules.
Which hotels are used?
The published collection includes Hotel Montalembert, Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain, Hotel Bel Ami or a comparable 4- to 5-star boutique hotel.
What is not included?
International airfare, optional sightseeing, optional dining and personal expenses are not included unless specifically stated otherwise.
Begin the conversation
Paris feels different at Christmas.
Tell us which December timing interests you. A Journey Designer will help with hotel availability, current pricing and the details that make the stay yours.
No obligation. No pressure. Personally reviewed proposals.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés places cafés, bookstores, galleries and the Seine within an easy neighborhood rhythm. Its Left Bank identity grew from abbey history, publishing, art and conversation.
Use the first walk to notice the practical landmarks around your hotel. Once you know the route home, Paris immediately becomes more relaxed.
The nickname speaks both to Paris as a center of Enlightenment ideas and to its pioneering use of public street lighting. In December, that history becomes a vivid part of the city's atmosphere.
Look beyond the grand avenue to reflections, shop windows and side streets. The smaller pools of light often create the most memorable scenes.