Paris Events In November 2023 – Beaujolais, Films, Parades & Chocolate

Top Paris Events In November 2023

It's autumn in Paris and there are many special events to choose from in November. There's Beaujolais Nouveau Day, when the new vintage of that famous wine hits the wine stores. Armistice Day features speeches, jet flyovers, and a grand military parade along Champs-Elysées. And don't forget Paris Photo Month. So allons-y, come on, and read all about the best November 2023 Paris events & activities.

La Toussaint – All Saint's Day

This Christian holiday honors all their saints and martyrs. In France it's traditional for families to bring flowers to the graves of relatives. As this is also a French national holiday, you can expect to find some essential services closed. However, most museums will be open, including the Louvre.

  • November 1, 2023

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Armistice Day Armistice Day parade and flyer-over, photo from Office of the President

Armistice Day, French National Holiday

It was the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918 when the Allies and their opponent, Germany, signed the armistice agreement in Compiègne, France. Since then Armistice Day has been an important holiday in France.

World War I ended more than a century ago, but its memories still linger. There will be events throughout Paris and at the major battlefields to honor the fallen soldiers. The Paris branch of The Royal British Legion organizes an annual ceremony. Usually held in Notre Dame Cathedral, the ceremony will probably be held at Eglise St-Louis des Invalides while restoration work on the cathedral continues. Check their website to find out the exact time of the ceremony.

The big Paris event is the military parade that travels along Champs-Elysées and ends at the Arc de Triomphe. The President of France traditionally says a speech and lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. As this is such an important national holiday, many services will be closed.

  • Arc de Triomphe, Place Charles de Gaulle
  • November 11
  • 11:00 AM: Wreath-Laying Ceremony
  • 9:00 PM: Vigil Ceremony
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Experience the Splendor Of Versailles

Versailles with Priority Access + Gardens
Skip the long lines to experience the grandeur of Versailles on a guided tour. Stroll through the stunning gardens with your guide, then visit Marie Antoinette's estate.
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Half-Day, Skip-the-Line Tour of Versailles
If you don't have a full day, this popular half-day tour of Versailles includes priority access with an expert guide. The small-group ensures personal attention and includes transportation right from your hotel.
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Versailles with Priority Access + Gardens
Skip the long lines to experience the grandeur of Versailles on a guided tour. Stroll through the stunning gardens with your guide, then visit Marie Antoinette's estate.
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Beaujolais Nouveau Day

Beaujolais Nouveau Day

Music and wine will be flowing on the third Thursday in November to mark the arrival of the new vintage of Beaujolais. There's a French law (of course) to enforce that the wine is released at exactly 12:01 AM. It's hard to believe that the wine is ready to drink just weeks after the harvest.

The Gamay grapes that make Beaujolais Nouveau are from the Beaujolais region, about a four-hour drive southeast of Paris. This narrow strip of land, just 34 miles long, is home to nearly 4,000 vineyards. The most well-known producer is Georges Duboeuf, the marketing genius behind the idea of creating a race from Beaujolais to Paris with the first bottles of the new vintage. In Paris, wine stores will be filled with the new release and many restaurants will have special celebrations and special menus to mark the event.

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Romantic Dinner Cruises In Paris

VIP Dinner Cruise with Bateaux Parisiens
This romantic dinner cruise includes champagne, wine & a classic meal. Choose the Service Privilege option for the best seating, best meal, and the ultimate experience.
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Dinner Cruise by Maxim's of Paris
The legendary Parisian restaurant takes you on a dinner cruise complete with champagne and wine. Choose the 2-hour cruise for a stellar evening in Paris.
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VIP Dinner Cruise with Bateaux Parisiens
This romantic dinner cruise includes champagne, wine & a classic meal. Choose the Service Privilege option for the best seating, best meal, and the ultimate experience.
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Paris Photo

Salon de la Photo

Also in November is Paris Photo, where more than 130 international photo galleries exhibit historical and contemporary works, from modern masterpieces to emerging artists; this year held at the temporary home of the Grand Palais out on the Champ de Mars — Grand Palais Éphémère.

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Skip the Lines at the Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Priority-Access Tours
For the ultimate Eiffel Tower experience, these guided tours walk you past the long lines, into the elevator, and up to the very top of the tower for stunning birds-eye views of Paris
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Eiffel Tower Tour to Level 2 or 3
Why waste your precious time in Paris standing in line? Take our Insiders advice and book this skip-the-line, guided tour of the Eiffel Tower. While others wait in line, you'll be enjoying the views.
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Eiffel Priority-Access Tour
For the ultimate Eiffel Tower experience, these guided tours walk you past the long lines, into the elevator, and up to the very top of the tower for stunning birds-eye views of Paris
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Le Grand Tasting Paris

Le Grand Tasting Paris

Attention wine lovers! Hundreds of French and global winemakers will gather at the Le Festival des Grands Vins in Paris to offer tastings, workshops, and culinary events.

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