We want to have a Bonne Année, but don't know where to go.
November 12, 2010 12:00 PM Subscribe
Looking for Paris New Years Eve ideas.
Mr. Jupiter and I will be spending the holidays in Paris this year. We have both been to Paris before and have our itinerary almost completely planned. We’re looking for suggestions for New Year’s Eve. I have read many askme questions about Paris nightlife, but there appears to be only one question regarding NYE with two answers. We are staying in the 8th arrondissment and are willing to walk or metro wherever the fun may lead. We are open to all suggestions, but would like to steer clear of large/ loud out of control crowds. I’d ideally like to keep the evening under €200.
Mr. Jupiter and I will be spending the holidays in Paris this year. We have both been to Paris before and have our itinerary almost completely planned. We’re looking for suggestions for New Year’s Eve. I have read many askme questions about Paris nightlife, but there appears to be only one question regarding NYE with two answers. We are staying in the 8th arrondissment and are willing to walk or metro wherever the fun may lead. We are open to all suggestions, but would like to steer clear of large/ loud out of control crowds. I’d ideally like to keep the evening under €200.
I have no suggestions for where to go, but wherever it is: you should see if they have vin chaud (mulled red wine.) Perfect for New Years.
posted by Solon and Thanks at 12:19 PM on November 12, 2010
posted by Solon and Thanks at 12:19 PM on November 12, 2010
If I ever get the opportunity to spend New Year' Eve in Paris, I would love to watch the fireworks from Sacré-Cœur.
The Lady is a designer, was it Bonne Nouvelle (Metro Line 9)?
posted by theBigRedKittyPurrs at 12:31 PM on November 12, 2010
The Lady is a designer, was it Bonne Nouvelle (Metro Line 9)?
posted by theBigRedKittyPurrs at 12:31 PM on November 12, 2010
Looking at the Paris Metro map, it could have also been Boissiere on the 6 (because our hotel was in Voltaire ;p) But this needs someone who knows Paris to tell us. Unless you can find the same in the general vicinity of the Louvre where we spent the day? There's a Bourse on the 3 nearby. Bah humbug :) I do recall we walked around the Eiffel Tower and then along the river, laughing about the fact that it was with each other.
posted by The Lady is a designer at 12:44 PM on November 12, 2010
posted by The Lady is a designer at 12:44 PM on November 12, 2010
There's a couple of Scottish pubs in Paris around Saint-Paul metro station. I used to frequent The Auld Alliance a few years ago. I spent Hogmanay there in 98/99 and had a great time. A lot may have changed since then, but checking out the reviews online it sounds like it's still good. No idea if I kept the evening under 200 euros, but it's not an overpriced place and though busy, wasn't too crowded. There's also another Scottish pub nearby, The Pure Malt. I haven't been, but I've heard good things.
As I recall the metro stopped running at its regular time, but the Auld Alliance was open until 4 on New Years Day, so after chucking out time I went for food until the metro started up again.
posted by IanMorr at 12:51 PM on November 12, 2010
As I recall the metro stopped running at its regular time, but the Auld Alliance was open until 4 on New Years Day, so after chucking out time I went for food until the metro started up again.
posted by IanMorr at 12:51 PM on November 12, 2010
I'm guessing the "B" metro station is Bastille. There are a few clubs and restaurants there that stay open late.
My favourite place to spend New Year's in Paris is at Sacre Coeur, but it's pretty far from the 8th. The crowds will be on the Champs Elysee, but there's always a couple hundred people in Monmartre where the views are superb.
posted by hazyjane at 2:44 PM on November 12, 2010
My favourite place to spend New Year's in Paris is at Sacre Coeur, but it's pretty far from the 8th. The crowds will be on the Champs Elysee, but there's always a couple hundred people in Monmartre where the views are superb.
posted by hazyjane at 2:44 PM on November 12, 2010
My suggestion would be to pick a restaurant in the Marais that appeals to you, then walk along the Seine to the Pont des Arts and from there watch the fireworks explode over the Eiffel Tower.
Might be nice to bring along a bottle of champagne, but be advised that alcohol in glass bottles is forbidden on the Pont des Arts, as well as the Champs Elysées, Champ de Mars and other popular St. Sylvestre hangouts. So pre-pour your bubbly into a plastic bottle before you head off. Cheers and have a great time.
posted by Paris Elk at 4:06 AM on November 13, 2010
Might be nice to bring along a bottle of champagne, but be advised that alcohol in glass bottles is forbidden on the Pont des Arts, as well as the Champs Elysées, Champ de Mars and other popular St. Sylvestre hangouts. So pre-pour your bubbly into a plastic bottle before you head off. Cheers and have a great time.
posted by Paris Elk at 4:06 AM on November 13, 2010
Rue de lappe - in the Bastille region.
I asked a similar question here a few years ago and was recommended this street. I'm not sure if you've seen my question as another one came up when I searched. In case you missed it I thought I'd chip in, as for me that response was metafilter's high point.
I thought Rue d lappe was fantastic. Buzzing but not too busy. We found a cool looking cuban restaurant (French food of course). The food was excelent - it was a while ago but I still remember being impressed by the standard of service. Just before 12 they gave us a little package containing various party things (hats, streamers, poppers etc) - then at 12 the lights went off and we all just left our plates and danced until the wee hours. Plenty of good Champagne and all for 100 euros pp.
If that's not your thing I would still recommend having some sort of plan. Although wandering is usually the best approach to Paris, NYE is a bit different. There are usually riots in Paris on NYE. They are mostly in the outskirts but do also happen in the more ropey tourist areas. As a younger and more adventurous wander i managed to get myself embroiled with the riot police under the Eifle tower - exciting for me at the time, but probably not what you are looking for this year.
Have fun.
Good luck.
posted by verisimilitude at 4:42 AM on December 28, 2010
I asked a similar question here a few years ago and was recommended this street. I'm not sure if you've seen my question as another one came up when I searched. In case you missed it I thought I'd chip in, as for me that response was metafilter's high point.
I thought Rue d lappe was fantastic. Buzzing but not too busy. We found a cool looking cuban restaurant (French food of course). The food was excelent - it was a while ago but I still remember being impressed by the standard of service. Just before 12 they gave us a little package containing various party things (hats, streamers, poppers etc) - then at 12 the lights went off and we all just left our plates and danced until the wee hours. Plenty of good Champagne and all for 100 euros pp.
If that's not your thing I would still recommend having some sort of plan. Although wandering is usually the best approach to Paris, NYE is a bit different. There are usually riots in Paris on NYE. They are mostly in the outskirts but do also happen in the more ropey tourist areas. As a younger and more adventurous wander i managed to get myself embroiled with the riot police under the Eifle tower - exciting for me at the time, but probably not what you are looking for this year.
Have fun.
Good luck.
posted by verisimilitude at 4:42 AM on December 28, 2010
Response by poster: We are back home and had a fantastic time!
On our first day in Paris we stumbled on a nice cafe/ bar that was near our hotel and made reservations for NYE. We drank champagne at the hotel, went to dinner at 9 and walked down to the Trocadero close to midnight to see the Eiffel Tower. The crowd was huge and densely packed-but not too out of control. Everyone seemed to be in a celebratory mood and no one was overly aggressive (it was probably worse closer to the tower) There were many wandering hands in the crowd, and I had many parts pinched and squeezed while we stood there waiting for midnight. We moved back to the periphery, still had a good view and were able to leave quickly after midnight. There did not appear to be any sort of organized fireworks display, which was the only disappointment.
posted by JennyJupiter at 4:59 AM on January 3, 2011
On our first day in Paris we stumbled on a nice cafe/ bar that was near our hotel and made reservations for NYE. We drank champagne at the hotel, went to dinner at 9 and walked down to the Trocadero close to midnight to see the Eiffel Tower. The crowd was huge and densely packed-but not too out of control. Everyone seemed to be in a celebratory mood and no one was overly aggressive (it was probably worse closer to the tower) There were many wandering hands in the crowd, and I had many parts pinched and squeezed while we stood there waiting for midnight. We moved back to the periphery, still had a good view and were able to leave quickly after midnight. There did not appear to be any sort of organized fireworks display, which was the only disappointment.
posted by JennyJupiter at 4:59 AM on January 3, 2011
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Ok, the Metro station started with a B and it was on the line with Nation and Republique... someone with a better memory help out?
posted by The Lady is a designer at 12:09 PM on November 12, 2010