Parisian Christmas markets are filled with good cheer as mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and tasty morsels of cheese and chocolate are served across the city. Tuileries Garden is the largest marché de Noël in Paris, combining traditional market stall offerings with carnival themed attractions. Its Ferris wheel offers a prime spot to view the city from above. The charming Montmartre district offers the perfect place to shop for unique handcrafted gifts, while the Hôtel de Ville provides a stunning backdrop to its stalls, bathing its neoclassical facade in twinkling lights.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Panoramic Paris at Christmas
Revel in the major sights of the “City of Light” during a festive drive amid twinkling lights.
Montmartre Hill
Visit one of the most celebrated districts in Paris—Montmartre.
The Palace of Versailles
Enjoy a day at the former home of French kings: the awe-inspiring Château de Versailles.
Paris Cruise by Night
See Paris in all its illuminated glory as you drift along the Seine River on a leisurely night cruise.
Videos
Gothic Cathedrals
Marvel at the ingenuity and ethereal quality of Gothic architecture, a style inspired by a period when religion governed life and epitomized by Europe’s soaring cathedrals from the 12th to 16th centuries.
French Language Lesson
Learn a few useful French words and phrases with Maaike, your Viking tutor. À votre Santé!
The Fundamentals of Wine
Join world-renowned Master of Wine Susie Barrie and Karine to learn about the fundamentals of enjoying fine wine, from opening and pouring to decanting and storing.
Explore: Paris
Discover the magical “City of Light.” Visit the Shakespeare & Co. bookstore, a literary haven on Paris’s Left Bank; stroll the Champs-Élysées; and admire the priceless works of the Louvre. Be sure to stop for a cup of coffee in the St. Germain district.
France, Painter’s Muse
See for yourself how France has inspired famous artists like van Gogh, Monet and so many more.
