Go ice-skating at Trocadero with the glorious Eiffel Tower in the background

Winter in Paris are, almost, synonymous with ice-skating rinks and several of these pop up around the city as soon as the holiday season approaches. The Christmas Market at the Trocadero Gardens near the Eiffel Tower plays host to the best rink of them all. The 300 sq m rink, albeit slippery and somewhat crowded, is a treat for amateur skaters and is free, unless of course you need to rent a skate, which comes for around 10 Euros. Extremely catchy music plays in the background as you glide through the ice and prevent yourself from bumping into strangers. And it’s okay even if you do, as the holidays tend to bring everyone together.
The stars seem to shine brighter, adrenaline goes rushing through your veins, the Eiffel Tower wonderfully glistens in the background and you might just feel like a part of a fancy music video. ‘Trocadero on Ice’ really is the best way to enjoy the otherwise freezing winter of Paris, especially in the afternoons. Expect to drink several tumblers of mulled wine after this fantastic outdoor experience. An additional surprise will be in the form of ‘snow villages’, replete with igloos and a cute snowman, all around the market. Happy days are here!

When to go: December 12 to January 5. Afternoons and early evenings are the best.