Seven activities for an unforgettable January 1st in Paris

You are spending New Year’s Eve in Paris, so stay a few days for vacation! Here are six activity ideas for starting the year right and getting the most out of your stay.

1. Put on your ice skates

The city pools might be closed, but temporary ice rinks, usually installed on the Champs Élysées and at the Jardin d’Acclimatation, should be open to the public on January 1st.

2. Admire the works of art at the Centre Pompidou

This museum is a must-see for all contemporary art lovers. Temporary exhibitions dedicated to famous artists are on display all year long.

3. Visit the Musée Grévin

The Musée Grévin is famous for strikingly realistic wax statues of historical figures, stars, artists, and politicians. It will be open on January 1st.

4. Admire the rooftops of Paris from atop the Eiffel Tower

The monument that best symbolizes Paris is open all year round, including on January 1st. What better place to visit than the Eiffel Tower to start the year off right?

5. Get to know the Musée Montmartre and the Renoir Gardens

 This Directory-style building, tucked away in a green corner, has a special something. Might it be the most charming museum in the city?

6. Wander the paths of Père Lachaise Cemetery

Discover the graves of figures who influenced their times. The singer Jim Morrison and the authors Honoré de Balzac, Oscar Wilde, and Marcel Proust have their final resting places there.

If you want to spend New Year's Eve in Paris and want to know what to do on January 1st, find out about all the activities, guided tours, and excursions offered by Paris City Vision.