Plan Your Trip to Paris in January
If you are planning a trip to Paris in January, this article is for you!
Here you will find all the most fabulous events and exhibitions happening in January, the best places to partake in a shopping spree during Paris’ famous les soldes d’hiver (winter sales), some of our favorite places to eat from quaint bistros to the best crêpes for eating your heart out, and in case you are just now deciding yes I want to go to Paris, we have also included some of our favorite places (including some new ones!) to take our rest after long days counting steps in the French capital.
Weather is almost certain to be chilly in January in Paris, so be sure to pack your most fabulous wintery looks. Happy traveling!
Lh Design Lovers Guide to Paris January
What to See
By now, we already know the must-sees in Paris, but during the month of January, there are tons of fabulous special exhibitions, and design shows ready for discovery.
At Musée des Arts Décoratifs, you have “Shocking ! The surreal worlds of Elsa Schiaparelli” on until the 23rd of January, 2023. Then the griffe brand of the luxury world Chanel is hosting a pop-up exhibit on their iconic Nº5 perfume called “Le Grand Número de Chanel” at Grand Palais Éphémère de Paris until the 9th of January, 2023.
Going to the grand Opera Bastille? The Swan Lake is playing on the 1st of January, but you can still have tickets for Tristan und Isolde and Il Trovatore. If you plan to attend the opera, be sure to check out the nearby Hotel Indigo or Hotel Touraine Opera.
For design, you simply cannot miss this year’s Paris Déco Off, from the 18th to the 22nd of January, 2023, where the best suppliers for all things interior design, from textile to wallpaper, enliven showrooms around the Parisian streets. Paris Déco Home, during the same time as Déco Off, is your fix for home décor and art of living, from furniture to lighting and accessories, where each house opens its space between the first 8 arrondissements.
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Maison & Objet at Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center from the 19th to the 23rd takes on interior design, furniture, and all home decor with the theme “Take Care!” for its January 2023 edition. This year the program also includes exhibits in the city center. Be sure to take a look and be inspired!
Where to Shop
It is in the crispy air of the month of January that Paris holds its infamous Les Soldes D’Hiver (Winter Sales), available in all stores from the 11th of January onwards.
Be sure to check your favorite boutiques and then some for these special sales. We won’t miss a visit to Printemps, Le Bon Marché, or the iconic and newly renovated La Samaritaine. For more exclusive offers, go to L’Artyrie Paris, 58m, and Soi Paris in the chic Marais neighborhood. And, of course, visit your favorite designer brand stores, Hermès Paris Faubourg Saint Honoré store is always a must!
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Where to Eat
Apart from going to Les Deux Magots for your French bistro dream dinner, these restaurants will incite your appetite and bring a smile to your face. This is also near Paris Deco Off’s left bank showrooms if this happens to be your reason for visiting Paris.
The restaurants at Cheval Blanc hotel are not to be missed, curated by the hand of chef Arnaud Donckele. As well as Les Ambassadeurs at Hotel de Crillon.
Guy Savoy has just earned recognition for being the best restaurant in the world by La Liste 2022; be among the first to visit! Finally, if you love macarons and fuschia as much as we do, a stop at Fauchon should definitely be on your list!
Also, do note that on the 6th of January, the whole country celebrates Epiphany Day by eating a traditional Galette des Rois with a flute of champagne, available at any boulangerie near you! If you are in town, be sure to indulge!
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Still Need to Book a Hotel?
If you are checking for hotels, read on for our top picks, specially selected as the perfect places to get around the main Parisian neighborhoods!
You can never go wrong with one of the many Hyatt locations or the ever-perfect Hôtel Ritz Paris with its Chanel Spa), but there are many other fabulous hotels waiting for your visit as well!
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