What is open, at a glance
| Place | 25 December | 1 January | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louvre Museum | Closed | Closed | Also closed on Tuesdays |
| Musée d'Orsay | Closed | To check | Sources differ for 1 January |
| Orangerie, Picasso Museum | Closed | Closed | Check before travelling |
| Eiffel Tower | Open | Open | Reduced hours possible, book |
| Notre-Dame, Sacré-Cœur | Open | Open | Religious services, limited visits |
| Disneyland Paris | Open | Open | Christmas decorations, very busy |
| Seine cruises | Some | Some | Book ahead |
| Restaurants | Some | Some | Brasseries and hotels, book |
| Shops and department stores | Closed | Closed | Souvenir shops sometimes open |
This table is indicative: it relies on 2025 and 2026 sources and may change.
What to do in practice
- Morning: walk along the Champs-Élysées and see the lights.
- Lunch: book a brasserie or hotel restaurant well in advance.
- Afternoon: go up the Eiffel Tower or visit a church.
- Evening: a Seine cruise to see Paris lit up.
Transport and spending
The metro and RER run a reduced service, close to a Sunday timetable: check the times. Do your shopping the day before, since shops are closed. For public holidays in general, see public holidays in France and Paris.
FAQ
Is the Louvre open on 25 December? No, it is closed on 25 December and 1 January.
Is the Eiffel Tower open? Yes, it is open every day of the year, sometimes with adjusted hours.
Where can I eat on 25 December? In open brasseries and hotel restaurants: book.
Going further
See Christmas in Paris and Christmas Eve dinner.
