Offer: Head to Paris for 50% less

What are you waiting for? Let us know when you’re leaving and we’ll tell you what you can do in Paris.

In December, Christmas casts its magical spell on Paris. Discover the enchanting display that is the Christmas illuminations. Lit-up arches, vibrant lights, flickering flames and captivating projections will bathe the capital in a festive glow. The Avenue des Champs-Elysées, the Avenue Montaigne, the Place Vendôme, the Montmartre district and Bercy Village will make Paris even more charming than ever. It’s the perfect place to experience the magic of Christmas! 

For your last-minute Christmas shopping, you can enjoy the Galeries Lafayette with its iconic decorations, exuberant window displays, its spectacular giant Christmas tree measuring 16 metres high and even a rooftop ice rink.

In January, you can enjoy a quieter Paris. Whether you prefer exhibitions, magical walks or simply a bit of shopping, Paris is the place for you. Here are our top tips for activities in January:

• This winter, discover the history of the Palais Garnier on its 150th anniversary or the secrets of the legend that is Cleopatra at the Institut du monde arabe.

• Explore mysterious Montmartre in the mist, or the Eiffel Tower and the banks of the Seine at night: these are some of the unmissable walks through Paris.

• Galeries Lafayette, Printemps Haussmann or Le Bon Marché – there’s nowhere better to enjoy the winter sales in Paris!

Are you the romantic type, or is the way to your heart through your stomach? Maybe you’re a bit of both. In February, celebrate the romance of Valentine’s Day (or celebrate with friends!) surrounded by chocolates (to captivate your loved ones) and the one-of-a-kind French cuisine: would you go for a croque-monsieur in a brasserie, beef bourguignon in a traditional Parisian restaurant or seafood at an oyster bar? Choosing is the hardest part. 

Discover our tips for eating well in Paris without breaking the bank.

For foodies: 

• Le Varenne sur Mer, 7ème arrondissement
• Le Bouillon Pigalle, 18ème arrondissement
• L’Arôme, 8ème arrondissement

*At least 50,000 tickets with a discount of up to 50% for a one-way ticket in Standard class (2nd class) and Première class (1st class), on board of TGV Lyria trains only, including seat reservation and excluding transit. Discount calculated based on the ‘Semi Flex Standard’ and ‘Semi Flex Première’ rates of the respective day. The price reduction applies mainly for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and on certain trains, provided that seats are still available at these fares or until the number of tickets available at this price is exhausted. Valid either departing from Geneva, Lausanne, Basel SBB, Zurich HB or Vallorbe and travelling to Paris Gare de Lyon (and vice versa) or from Lausanne, Basel SBB, Zurich HB or Vallorbe and travelling to Dijon (and vice versa). Tickets on sale from 04th to including 10th November 2025, for travel between 24th November 2025 and including 13th February 2026 (excluding travel on the following dates: 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 December 2025, as well as 3 and 4 January 2026). No exchange, no refund. This offer cannot be combined with any other current promotions, voucher code or reduced SBB or SNCF fares. Subject to variations in exchange rates. Sales and information available on www.sbb.ch/en, in the SBB Mobile APP, at staffed ticket counters in Switzerland, on www.sncf-voyageurs.com, at SNCF stations and shops, by telephone on 3635 (free service + call charges), at authorised travel agencies and at www.sncf-connect.com.