As the festive season approaches, the Ritz Paris is preparing to envelop its guests in a storybook atmosphere for the 2025 holidays. From late November through the first week of January, the legendary hotel on Place Vendôme will host a series of exclusive events, from intimate tea ceremonies to grand gastronomic feasts, ensuring an unforgettable winter escape in the heart of the City of Light.
A Festive Setting
From the beginning of December, the entire hotel will be adorned with dazzling decorations, capturing the spirit of the season. Guests can wander through opulently decorated halls and discover a majestic Christmas tree standing proudly at the foot of the grand staircase. The Grand Jardin, the hotel's secret green heart, will twinkle with myriad lights, creating a serene and magical outdoor haven amidst the Parisian bustle.
Holiday Afternoon Teas
Two distinct tea experiences will be available. From November 29, 2024, to January 4, 2026, the Salon Proust offers a "Christmas Tea Time à la Française." In its warm, wood-paneled ambiance, guests can enjoy spiced Christmas teas and cakes by the fireplace. Options include 'Le Royal' with tea and a glass of Champagne for €105, or 'L'Imperial,' which adds a signature pastry for €125.
For a touch of British tradition, the English Tea Time at the Salon Marie-Louise runs from December 18, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Priced at €105 per person, it includes a selection of savory bites, warm scones, a choice of pastry, a hot drink, and a glass of Champagne. A formal dress code is required, with jackets and ties for gentlemen.
Christmas Day Celebrations
Christmas Brunch on December 25th will be served in the hotel's reception rooms from noon to 3:00 PM for €295 per person, featuring a lavish buffet in a warm, musical setting. For dinner on Christmas Eve, two acclaimed restaurants present special menus.
At the Michelin-starred Espadon, Chef Eugénie Béziat crafts a five-course musical dinner for €680 per person. The menu features delicacies like a Vol-au-Vent with snails and Oscietra caviar, and venison with a grand rêver sauce. Meanwhile, Bar Vendôme offers a classic Christmas dinner by Chef Jérôme Legras for €285 per person, complete with live piano music and dishes such as sea urchin aspic and Elysée-style poularde. A Christmas Lunch with the same menu is also available at Bar Vendôme on the 25th for €285.
Ring in the New Year in Style
New Year's Eve at the Ritz Paris is an affair of grandeur. The Espadon restaurant hosts an exceptional seven-course menu with food and wine pairing for €2,026 per person. Chef Béziat's culinary journey includes ember-roasted blue squash, spiny lobster, and wild duck, paired with legendary wines like Château Haut-Brion 2007 and Château d'Yquem 2008.
Bar Vendôme celebrates with a seven-course anthology of French gastronomy for €870 per person, with an optional wine pairing for an additional €480. The evening culminates at the Salon Marie-Louise with the "New Year's Eve Danse." From 10:00 PM to 1:30 AM, guests can dance to a live orchestra, toast with Champagne at midnight, and enjoy an assortment of canapés for €175 per person. Evening attire is compulsory for this elegant affair.
To welcome 2026, a New Year's Day Brunch will be held on January 1st from noon to 3:00 PM for €295 per person, offering a festive and musical start to the year.
Practical Information
Reservations for these exclusive events are essential and are subject to specific cancellation policies. Generally, free cancellation is available until December 1st, with fees applied for later cancellations. Guests are advised to book well in advance and review the specific terms for each event at the time of reservation.
For more information and reservations, please contact the Ritz Paris directly.
15 place Vendôme - 75001 Paris
+33 1 43 16 30 30
reservations@ritzparis.com
Photos courtesy of Ritz Paris.
