Where to eat during the holidays in Paris

Where to celebrate Christmas & the New Year, plus a long list of restaurant closures

The Christmas and New Year holidays are a family time in France, most often celebrated at home. There aren’t a lot of restaurants open on the actual holidays. But it’s not just a question of December 25 - many restaurants close before Christmas and reopen a few days after the new year, around January 3.

We’ve reached out to the restaurants we recommend i…