Watch the New Year’s Day Parade!
One of the most famous New Year parades takes place in Paris, France. La Grande Parade (New Year’s Day parade) originates from the 1400s and takes place in various venues, especially the Grands Boulevards. It proceeds through Chantilly on 31st December and reaches Trocadero under the Eiffel Tower on January 1st.
Spectators line the streets to watch thousands of performers, entertainers, singers and dancers put on a spectacular show.
Fireworks and events are mostly concentrated around the Eiffel Tower and Champs Elysees, although the more traditional fireworks have recently been replaced by a spectacular light show – whatever and wherever, you can guarantee it’ll be fabulous!
New Year in France is also known as Jour de l’An.
La Galette des Rois
The New Year holidays in France end on January 6th with the ceremonial cutting of a cake known as la Galette des Rois (Cake of the Kings).
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is know as la Saint-Sylvestre. A special New Year feast is called le Reveillon de Saint-Sylvestre consisting of traditional dishes like pancakes, foie gras (flavored duck or goose pate) and of course — champagne to top it all off.
Map of Eiffel Tower district
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