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Guide to new years eve in Paris - top parties, fireworks, fine dining & river cruises for NYE 2023-2024
New Year's Eve in Paris conjures scenes of romance and magic and is one of those bucket list moments. It sees huge crowds head down to gather on the city's iconic Champs Elysees for a new year party on a grand scale, with the highlight of the party being the spectacular light show and fireworks launched from the Eiffel Tower, a fitting centre piece to the celebrations.
Across the whole Paris area there are a vast range of parties and events taking place to mark the occasion, with world famous sites such as the famous Moulin Rouge hosting their own new years eve surprises, while many choose to take to the Seine to see in the new year 2024 with a river cruise.
New Years Eve on the Champs Elysees
The fireworks at the Eiffel Tower that were a central part of the new years eve celebrations in Paris for so many years have now been replaced by a light show, a more ecologically friendly alternative, although don't be surprised if they throw in a few good old fashioned pyrotechnics as part of the display too.
The Arc de Triomphe has, in more recent years, been the main focus of the midnight light show, and there is the great fireworks display. At the Eiffel Tower, there is usually a light show every hour throughout the evening, which increases your odds of seeing it considerably.
The Champs Elysees Grand Parade will be filled with huge crowds throughout the evening, with live music and entertainment getting underway from around 9pm, helping keep people warm as they wait for midnight to arrive.
If you prefer to avoid the crowds and would like more panoramic view of the party, then many people also choose to head up to the The Sacre Coeur Cathedral plaza in Montmartre, where you will also have a view of smaller scale fireworks displays bursting across the horizon - try wandering around the cathedral to the Rue St-Eleuthere to find an excellent vantage point.
NYE River Cruises
There are many river cruise options to see in the new year on the Seine, usually with a gala dinner and live entertainment provided to make for a truly memorable new year party. It's a luxurious way to say au revoir to 2023 and welcome in the new year.
Two of the top options are typically the Orsay Cruise and Bateaux Mouches - more details here and Le Grand Bleu here
New Year at Disneyland Paris
The Disneyland Paris resort is of course always a very popular choice for new years eve in the Paris region, so much so that we now have a dedicated page with all the entertainment, accommodation and dining options for this new year:
Moulin Rouge New Years Eve
The Moulin Rouge New Years Eve Special "Soirée Plaisir" is an iconic event that has been taking place for many years now, and while not cheap, makes for a genuinely special night, including dinner, dancing and champagne, plus of course a show by the famous dancers of the Moulin Rouge.
There is also a surprise gift for everyone! Tickets are now available online here.
Paris NYE Nightclubs
Popular nightspots to spend new years eve in Paris include Le Duplex, Paradis Latin Cabaret, Les Planches, YOYO at Palais de Tokyo and L'aQuarium le Club.
Sainte-Chapelle Concert
Take in a classical concert at this beautiful chapel, which is the epitome of Gothic French architecture. The music of the finest classicial composers will play out through this wonderful venue as you have a breathtaking concert along with a glass of champagne and tapas. Get your tickets now. Sainte-Chapelle Concert
New Years Eve Hotels
There are of course many top hotels in Paris, and many host their own new year parties and gala events, offering special packages to attract visitors.
Location is all if you want to avoid the inconvenience of negotiating new years eve public transport or paying elevated taxi fees, so look if you can for central hotels, such as the Hotel Duquesne Eiffel or the Hotel de France.
If you're planning on staying in Paris over new years then as always the advice is to book well in advance and to be prepared to pay a premium for the privilege - click here for the best Paris hotel deals.
New Year Restaurants
Paris is of course a fine diner's paradise so finding somewhere for your new years eve dinner is more an embarrasment of riches than a dilemma.
If you're looking for something truly out if the ordinary then check out Bistro Parisien, located on the banks of the Seine and very close to the Eiffel Tower, They even offer a new year dining option that includes an hour long river cruise.
Another good tip for a restaurant with city skyline and fireworks views is Ciel, which offers great views from the 56th floor of the Tour Montparnasse.
One place I would love to visit would be Le Train Bleu, the decor is just sensational.
See the full, vast, range of Paris Restaurants here.
NYE Live Stream
We will track down some TV coverage of the Eiffel Tower new years eve show nearer the time, but in the meantime you are well served by these excellent live webcam views:
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