Place Vendôme
Elegant place Vendôme got its name from a hôtel particulier built by the Duc de Vendôme that stood on the site. Opened in 1699, the eight-sided square was conceived by Hardouin-Mansart to show off an equestrian statue of the Sun King, torn down in 1792 and replaced in 1806 by the Colonne de la Grande Armée.
Take Paris's monuments and streets, already awash in an atmospheric nightly glow, and add more than a few strings of fairy lights, glittering snowflakes and garlands. Voilà – you've got Paris at Christmas. Each neighborhood has its own bit of holiday décor, but we've got a few classic favourites.
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