to Be continued......

Gorgeous photos, TPAYT! Thanks for posting.

Looks like a great trip TPAYT. We spent a long weekend in Charleston before Christmas, so no Paris this year! We haven't stayed in the new Place Dauphine apartments but they do look amazing. We have always had good experiences with Paris Perfect.

Browsing Galeries Layfette is always fun. Mostly above our budget, we did manage a scarf for my husband, coffee & pastry, and some boxes of candy from Hermès. We were shopping for two teens so designers were not in the picture.
Back to Rue de Rivoli for a few things and home to pack. We were leaving early in the morning.

We wanted to have an easy dinner so walked over to Les Deux Palais across from St. Chapelle. We had lunch there in June with our granddaughter and it was very good so it was worth another try. More comfort food.....onion soup, steak frittes, and apple tart with ice cream. Wine and
coffee. 105 Euros. Not a memorable meal for our last night but it worked.

All in all this was one of our best trips to Paris. Less tourists, no need to revisit all the monuments, cold weather so jeans & sweaters worked, and of course that fantastic apt.

Time to think about our travels in 2019.

What a lovely trip! I am yearning to return to Paris.

While the Galeries Lafayette Christmas tree is always impressive, this year it had crummy window displays (in my opinion). There are still a few days left to see the windows at Printemps.

Thanks for another great trip report, TPAYT. I am still hoping to get to Paris at Christmas one of these days, and your pictures just urge me to think about finally making some plans to do so.

Wonderful trip! I love Paris in the winter esp at the Holidays. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the great report! Paris at Christmas is so magical.

sounds good! more please!

also agree on galeries lafayette windows @kerouac ! i did not in fact "lecher les vitrines!"

Printemps had great window displays. The French cows were my favourite.

We think the Place Vendome is actually the prettiest of the places decorated for Christmas. And parts of the Marais. The never-ending mobs of people around and in GL and Au Printemps spoiled it for us. Oh, and inside the George V. We went there for the Christmas tea and the beautiful setting combined with their holiday decorations made the place just stunning.

Wow, what a great trip and a terrific trip report. I loved all the pictures - everything looks so festive and the apartment is wonderful! Thanks for letting us experience Christmas in Paris through you!

I’ve enjoyed following along with you, thanks for the ride.

My first visit to Paris was at Christmas time many years ago, but it's still etched in my memory. Your report makes me want to see it all again, at least once more.
Thank you!

What a fabulous report, with incredible pics! Thanks for sharing your trip with us!

What a wonderful trip report! What gorgeous pictures!
I adored Paris at Christmas, the year I "escaped Christmas". I lost both parents in five months and didn't want to be home. I dis-invited the friend who wanted to go, because I had no idea what kind of mood I would be in. If anyone is considering going solo to Paris for Christmas, GO! It is truly magical.
Going to be back for a few days in April. I'm going to try some of your restaurant recommendations. Many thanks!

Thanks TPAYT, this has been a terrific report, on the ground following you!

My next long weekend in Paris is planned for April - your report may have moved that date up :)

Best … Ger

So enjoyed reading this and the photos are great. Thank you!