Paris is exciting at any time of year, and there’s a lot to do in Autumn. Here are the best things to do in Paris in November, including a champagne concert at Saint Chapelle!

Source: The Top 50 Things To Do In Paris November 2015 | Paris Insiders Guide

Photographers from all over the world show off their works during November, the Month of Photography.

Today I’m sharing Paris Insider’s Guide for things to do in Paris in November.

November is the Month of Photography in Paris, with forty exhibits around the city. You will see signs everywhere. I know because in November 2014, I went to the photography exhibit at the Grand Palais, and it was one of the highlights of my trip. To me, the Grand Palais was even larger inside than it looked from the outside. It is a beautiful space for exhibits. While I recommend the photography exhibit wholeheartedly, please note that some photographs may not be suitable for children.

A beautiful Christmas decoration at the Galeries Lafayette in November 2014.

While France does not celebrate Thanksgiving, American ex-pats in Paris generally do, and it is my information that many go to a shop named Thanksgiving for cranberries and other accoutrements for the holiday. (For Thanksgiving 2014, I went to my favorite restaurant in Paris, Le Basilic, and had the best veal I’ve ever had.) Americans might be shocked to see “Black Friday” sales advertised in Paris. The advent of the internet has made day-after Thanksgiving sales a global phenomenon. Sometime around Thanksgiving, a Christmas village on both ends of the Champs-Elysees comes to life where you can purchase Christmas gifts, have something to eat (try a crepe!), or enjoy a kiddie ride. Paris also puts up their Christmas decorations at this time, and the City of Light becomes the City That Sparkles.

But, I digress. Here are three Top Picks to do in Paris in November 2015 from the Paris Insider’s Guide that caught my eye. Click on the link above to see all 50 Top Picks.

58 Tour Eiffel Restaurant offers sumptuous food and beautiful views.

1. (Dinner at) Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge, and Seine River Cruise.
Have a leisurely dinner at Eiffel 58 while enjoying the views from the Eiffel Tower. Then see the city lit up at night on a cruise on the Seine River. Finish the evening at Moulin Rouge by taking in a performance of Feeire. From $376.17. MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE! Book by clicking here.

A Walking Tour with a guide is a great way to experience French gastronomy.

2. Gourmet Walking Tour
Book a 3-hour walking tour with an expert food connoisseur. Your guide will lead you through several Paris neighborhoods to visit: a French bakery, pastry shop, French caterer, wine shop, cheese shop, and a fruit and vegetable shop and market. Free snacks are included. From $101.06. Book by clicking here.

A dancer in La Bayadere, a ballet set in India.

3. Nureyev’s La Bayadere – Paris Ballet at the Palais Garnier (Nov 17- Dec 31)
Rudolf Nureyev produced his version of this classic ballet that he made known with his own performance in Paris in 1961. Book by clicking here.

Au revoir!

Image of photographer by Xavier Alberghini, Flickr, CCBY 2.0. Image of Christmas decoration at Galeries Lafayette by Elsa L. Fridl. Image of 58 Tour Eiffel Restaurant by Andi Fisher, Flickr, CCBY 2.0. Image of Paris Walking Tour: Paul Boulaingerie by Itamar Medeiros, Flickr, CCBY 2.0. Image of dancer in La Bayadere by Simurg, Flickr, CCBY 2.0.