Colorful New Year celebrations, Carnivals, music performances, exhibitions and theaters in a full swing, are some of many reasons to visit Paris in winter.

Paris museums without long lines of tourists and the flights and hotels prices are at their lowest - What are you waiting for?

Christmas

Family Christmas Mass 24 Dec  7pm - This traditional Family Christmas Mass is held at the oldest church in Paris, the Eglise Saint Germain des Prés.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass - Celebrate a full and traditional French catholic mass at the Eglise de la Madeleine, built in the 18th century, during the holiday season.

Mystery of Christmas  - The Nativity story is recreated on the steps of the ancient Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris every half-hour during December and January.

Africolor festival

A month-long African music festival, takes place in various venues in suburbs, including Montreuil, St-Denis & St-Ouen
Website: www.africolor.com