Sip mulled wine at the Christmas markets.

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Some of thebest Christmas markets in Europecan be found in Paris.

Head to the top of the modern monument for a birds-eye view of the whole spectacle.

A holiday market outside of Notre Dame in Paris

A market near Notre Dame cathedral.Credit:iStockphoto/Getty Images

Window shop at the decked-out department stores.

Beyond the big four,Samaritaineis another must-see department store.

Stroll under the twinkling lights on the Champs-Elysees.

Christmas market in the Tuileries Gardens.

A Christmas market in the Tuileries Garden.Getty Images

Take in a classical Christmas concert at an awe-inspiring church.

The churches of Paris are worth a visit for their magnificent architecture alone.

You’ll also find Christmas concerts at other churches around town, including Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Saint-Sulpice, and Saint-Eustache.

The tree displayed inside the Galeries Lafayette department story.

The tree created for the Galeries Lafayette department store.GREGOIRE CAMPIONE/AFP/Getty Images

Cruise along the Seine on Christmas Eve or Day.

Be sure to book sooner rather than later as these are quite popular and may sell out.

Dress up for the ballet at Opera Bastille.

Holiday lights on the Champs-Élysées at night in Paris

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Ice skate against iconic backdrops.

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Feeling inspired byEmily in Parisand want to try ice skating in a romantic Parisian setting at Christmas?

Head to the La Cour Jardin Ice Rink to recreate the scene.

Stained glass windows of Saint Chapelle church in Paris

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Eat, drink, and be merry.

If they are, book as early as you could to nab that coveted table.

Note that many eateries offer prix fixe menus during the holiday period.

Tourists on a boat in Paris, on the Seine

A tour boat on the Seine approaches the Bir-Hakeim Bridge, and the Eiffel Tower, in Paris.Andia/Universal Images Group/Getty Images

Treat yourself to a stay at one of the city’s most luxurious hotels.

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There’s certainly no shortage ofsplurge-worthy hotels in Paris.

Try Buche de Noel, a traditional French yule log cake.

The Paris Opera Bastille building.

The Opéra Bastille, a modern opera house.Getty Images

See Disneyland Paris in all its holiday glory.

Wander among illuminated dinosaurs at the Jardin des Plantes.

Ice skaters in front of the Hotel de Ville in Paris

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Decorations at a cafe in Paris

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Coco Chanel Suite at Ritz Paris

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LOg shaped holiday cakes in France

Traditional yule log cakes for sale in a bakery.Tom Craig/Getty Images

A general view of Christmas decoration during “Le Noel Enchante Disney - The Enchanted Christmas” at Disneyland Paris

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A dinoasaur sculpture lit from within

An illuminated dinosaur on display at the Jardin des Plantes.Lyvans Boolaky/Getty Images