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accomodationHotel Oratio 42 Rue des Bernardins, 75005 Paris +33 1 89 16 57 51 12/20 - 12/23; 12/24 - 12/25 Un petit Vintage à Colmar 23 Grand Rue, 68000 Colmar +33 786 11 86 11 12/23 - 12/24note 15:00 Check in 12:00 Check out 24/7 concierge 15:00 Check in / 13:00 Check out
1PCS 23KGE C O N O M Y C L A S SAir France2024 . 12 . 19Flight NumberAF 375From :VANCOUVER (YVR)To :PARIS (CDG)01:35 PMFlight TimeDate3Zone2PCS 23KGB U S I N E S S C L A S SAir France2024 . 12 . 25Flight NumberAF 374From :PARIS (CDG)To :VANCOUVER (YVR)10:20 PMFlight TimeDate1Zoneflight info
itinerary summary13425check in hotel BHV Marais Fleux lunch at Jaja Sabre Paris La Samaritaine Square René Viviani Place Saint-MichelNotre-Dame Cathedral Sainte-Chapelle 59 Rivoli Louvre Museum Galeries Lafayette Place du Tertre Passage des Panoramas Crazy HorsePopmart lunch at Poget & de Witte Le Bon Marché DIOR Paris 30 Montaigne Champs-Élysées Eiffel Tower Quai Jacques Chirac Tuileries Gardentravel to Colmar check in hotel explore Christmas Marketcheck out hotel Marché Couvert Colmar travel to Strasbourg Strasbourg Cathédrale explore Christmas markets travel to Paris Check in hotel
arrive at airport at 8am drop luggages at Hotel Oratio 1er jour12.20 1. La Maison d’Isabelle One of the best croissants that the locals love and the staff at hotel recommended. 2. Mélodies Graphiques Renowned, rustic-style stationery and calligraphy shop located in the Marais district (4th arrondissement) near the Seine, open since 1986. It specializes in high-quality paper goods, Venetian marble paper, calligraphy tools, and unique, handcrafted items, making it a popular stop for stationery lovers. 3. BHV Marais Iconic Parisian department store located opposite City Hall in the Marais district, known for its extensive fashion, homeware, and renowned basement DIY section. highly recommend Le Peloton Café nearby!
1er jour12.204. FleuxIndependent concept store, offering a unique mix of home decor, lifestyle products, and design items. Known for its eclectic, whimsical, and "cool" aesthetic, from Scandinavian minimalism to retro '70s styles, furniture, and gifts.5. L'Appartement Sézane 6. Officine Universelle Buly 1803Inspired by 19th-century perfumer Jean-Vincent Bully, it offers a "modern-day apothecary" experience featuring botanical oils, scented soaps, and elegant, vintage-style packaging.Alabaster Campagne d’Italie Eau Superfinemust buy:
1er jour12.20 must try: 8. Ofr. Librairie3 course lunch menu for 27 € (from Mon to Fri) - very worth it! Founded in 1996, it specialises in art, fashion, photography, and independent publications, functioning as a vibrant cultural hub often frequented during Fashion Week.jaja.Ofr. 9. Sabre Paris Boutique du Marais Offers colorful, high-quality, and handcrafted French cutlery. It has a "mix and match" service where customers can create unique cutlery sets with various handle colors and patterns. 7. jaja. a charming, hidden restaurant located in a quiet courtyard. Known for its bucolic setting, featuring a terrace and a bright veranda, it offers creative, seasonal French bistro cuisine.le déjeuner
1er jour12.20 Founded in 2009, it offers a curated mix of fashion, home decor, furniture, and lifestyle items in a stylish "cabinet of curiosities" atmosphere. The store is famous for its chic, curated vibe. The original, 2-floor store is in the Upper Marais, featuring a small courtyard. 11. Merci perfect for unique sourvenirs! 10. A.P.C. One of the cheapest place to purchase. A.P.C. bags are characterized by "less is more" design principles, focusing on clean lines, durability, and functional elegance rather than loud branding. 12. La Samaritaine A historic luxury department store transforms into a magical destination during the Christmas season, typically running its holiday theme from early November through early January. Known for its stunning Art Nouveau architecture, it features grand decorations & themed windows. 2024 theme is “Winter Garden”.
1er jour12.20 14. Saint-Michel Christmas Market Square René Viviani (5th arrondissement) 11/29 to 12/25; 10am to 8pm (9pm on weekends) A charming, intimate (on a smaller side) market, featuring around 30-40 traditional artisan stalls selling handmade crafts, jewelry, ceramics, and gourmet French food like roasted chestnuts and mulled wine. 13. Notre-Dame Christmas Market 6 minutes walk from Notre-Dame Christmas Market, and right next to the Metro Saint-Michel, featuring handmade "Made in France" gifts, and festive treats in a traditional Latin Quarter setting. We personally found it way too small and fewer things to see, and it’s less Christmas-y. Square René Viviani (5th arrondissement) 11/29 to 12/25; 10am to 8pm (9pm on weekends)
1er jour12.20le dîner 15. PALDO팔도_ Authentic Korean canteen near our hotel, offering home-cooked, traditional, and comforting dishes such as jjajangmyeon, tangsuyuk, and homemade kimchi. Customers were mostly Koreans, and it’s perfect for cold nights!“... et voilà pour le premier jour!”
A historic Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, renowned as a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture. Started in 1163 and completed around 1345, it is famous for its rose windows, rib vaults, and flying buttresses. Following a devastating 2019 fire, it reopened in December 2024 after extensive restoration. 2ème jour12.21 2. Sainte-Chapelle A stunning 13th-century Gothic royal chapel on Île de la Cité, renowned for its massive, 1,113- scene stained-glass windows. Built by King Louis IX to house sacred relics like the Crown of Thorns, it features two levels: a vivid lower chapel and a brilliant, light-filled upper chapel. 1. Notre-Dame de Paris get the gold coins as sourvenir!22€
Savory crepes were delicious, and it has tableside service of croissants and pastries. 4. Maurice Sfez Café A Parisian jewelry brand known for refined, handcrafted "high fantasy" pieces created in the heart of the Marais district. The accessories feature 24-carat gold or silver-plated designs combined with fine stones. 5. Atelier Fabien Ajzenberg 2ème jour12.21 3. La Crème de Paris Notre-Dame A trendy, New York-inspired coffee shop in le Marais district (Rue Rambuteau) + other locations, created by Moïse Sfez of Homer Lobster. 6. Manteigaria A famous Portuguese bakery specializing exclusively in pastéis de nata (custard tarts), and it tastes delicious (better than the Portugal locations)!
There is a Louvre-exclusive collection with art-themed blind boxes and magnets. The series features famous art references like the Mona Lisa and Girl with a Pearl Earring. 8. Popmart Louvre 2ème jour12.21 7. 59 Rivoli The striking exterior with a distinct yellow door is worth to take a look! sadly, the magnets were sold out! 9. Kiji Specializes in high-quality ceremonial matcha, hojicha lattes, and homemade Japanese pastries. Traditional Japanese tea house design, complete with tatami mat seating on the upper floor. “ 3.5/5; cute but drinks were meh.”
Mainly here for the exclusive Jellycat Pâtisserie experience. Located on the 5th floor within FAO Schwarz. Can be used for tax refund.we got these! The city's oldest covered passage and a listed historic monument. Featuring iron-and-glass roofs, they offer charming, nostalgic experiences with antique shops, restaurants, and the Grévin wax museum, making them perfect for walking, shopping, and rainy days. These two passages are opposite of each other. 10. Passage des Panoramas 11. Passage Jouffroy 2ème jour12.21 12. Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann
must have!! 13. Kamakiri Hakata Udon 2ème jour12.21le dîner Similar to Marugame, where you can add tempura into your choice of udon base. The best madeleine we’ve ever tried! It focuses solely on madeleines, and they are known for their "melting crisp" on the outside and soft interior. The lemon flavor was our favourite! 14. Le Comptoir de Madeleine 15. Crazy Horse Paris An iconic, avant-garde cabaret near the Champs- Élysées founded in 1951, famous for artistic, sensual nude shows blending dance, light, and illusion. The 90-minute show features "Crazy Girls" in choreographed acts focusing on femininity, often featuring guest stars, glamour, and sophisticated technology, making it a distinctly modern, intimate experience.9:30 pm
1. KawaKAWA Now rebranding to “Tanat”. Focuses on high-quality beans from Colombia and Ethiopia, offering a vibrant, fruity roasting style. I found it to be too acidic. 2. Popmart Châteletthey don’t sell exclusives here! 3ème jour12.22 A small, highly-regarded, and intimate oyster bar located on the Île Saint-Louis. It specializes in premium oysters sourced directly from the Poget family farms in Normandy and Brittany, paired with wine, making it a popular spot for seafood lovers. The seafood tower was such a great deal! 3. Poget & De Witte
how to eat oysters: Parisian Style SEASON everything about huîtres The best time to eat them is during September–April. CONDIMENTS Served with lemon wedges and mignonette sauce (a mix of red wine vinegar and finely chopped shallots). SIZES Categorized with a number from 000 to 6 – The smaller the number, the larger and meatier the oyster. No. 3: balanced in flavour and manageable No. 1 or 2: Larger and often more intensely flavoured, better suited to those already comfortable with the texture and taste. No. 4 to 6: Smaller, more delicate, and often favoured by those easing into the oyster experience. FINES VS. SPÉCIALES Fines are leaner oysters with a cleaner, saltier taste. Spéciales are plumper and richer in flavour, due to a higher meat content.
Le Bon Marché's 2024 exhibition, "Paris Paris!" (Aug 24 – Oct 20), celebrates a surreal, dreamlike vision of the French capital, featuring cloudy decors, stylized Eiffel Towers, and iconic Parisian café culture. This immersive theme blends high fashion, gourmet food, and art, turning the department store into a stylish, poetic stroll through the streets of Paris. 3ème jour12.22 4. Le Bon Marché The world's first modern department store, founded in 1852 by Aristide Boucicaut. All year round, it invites artists and designers to use its spaces. Visual arts, fashion, design or music are exhibited during events. Paris Paris!
5. Dior Paris 30 Montaigne 3ème jour12.22 6. La Magie de Noël For Christmas, it transforms into a festive "Wheel of Fortune" fairy tale, starting November 14. The facade features sparkling, animated displays of stars, flowers, and butterflies, while the interior houses a giant tree and a pop-up café in Le Jardin, blending brand heritage with magical holiday ambiance. Tuileries Garden (1st arrondissement) 11/16 to 1/1; late morning to 11pm The city's largest Christmas market, featuring 100+ stalls, an ice rink, a Ferris wheel, carnival rides, a Christmas-themed carousel, and festive food.
7. Eiffel Tower You can see the beautiful view of the tower from La Magie de Noël. The Sparkle show occurs for 5 minutes at the start of every hour from dusk. The dazzling effect is created by 20,000 bulbs (5,000 on each side). The lights are fully automated using twilight sensors 3ème jour12.22
1. Jadis et Gourmande hotel check out train to Colmar at 7:15am drop off luggages at storage Specialized in traditional Savoie (mountain) cuisine, such as fondue, raclette, and tartiflette. 2. Les Six Montagnes Offers authentic Alsatian cuisine, like choucroute, baeckeoffe, and flammekueche. We ordered a savoury plate, with bacon, scrambled eggs, cheese, and bread. 4ème au 5ème jour12.23 - 12/24Colmar restaurants has weird opening hours!
All of the Christmas markets are within walking distance in Colmar! It runs from 11/26 to 12/29. Christmas time! Why Colmar? Visiting Colmar at Christmas feels like stepping into a fairy tale, offering six distinct, charming markets within a walkable, half-timbered town. Known for its magical illumination, gourmet food, and stunning Petite Venise area, Colmar is a cozy, festive alternative to larger cities. primary inspiration for Studio Ghibli’s Howl's Moving Castle!
3. Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie Specializes in traditional Alsatian treats like Bredele (small butter cookies), Kougelhopf, Macarons de Riquewihr (coconut macaroons), and spiced gingerbread.must buy! 4. Kitsuné & Tanuki A serene Japanese tea house, offering high- quality matcha, artisanal pastries, and a private garden. Founded by Kévin and Reinier, it provides an authentic, cozy, and culturally immersive experience with traditional, air-conditioned, themed lounges (including tatami seating). 4ème au 5ème jour12.23 - 12/24
5ème jour12.24 hotel check out train to Strasbourg (train runs every 30 minutes) store luggages at train station 1.Cathédrale Notre- Dame de Strasbourg A stunning Gothic masterpiece in France, renowned for its 142-meter pink sandstone spire, which made it the world's tallest building from 1647 to 1874. Built between 1015 and 1439, it features intricate facade sculptures, a 16th-century astronomical clock, and breathtaking stained-glass windows. Seeing it in person is even more breathtaking —the level of detail is incredible.
Christmas time! Why Strasbourg? It’s hailed as the "Capital of Christmas" (Capitale de Noël) because it hosts one of Europe’s oldest and largest festive markets, the Christkindelsmärik, which has operated since 1570. The entire city transforms into a storybook setting with over 300 traditional chalets, spectacular light displays, a massive Christmas tree, and magical decorations across the medieval, half-timbered Petit France district.It’s 30 minute train from Colmar, which is a great stopover before heading back to Paris! Worth a short stop, but it lacks the picturesque, storybook quality of Colmar.
escargotspretzel bretzel must-have at Christmas Marketsmulled winevin chaud raclettegingerbread manpain d'épices tarte flambée bratwurst crêpe
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