As Autumn turns into winter, crisper weather and shorter days are upon us here is an array of ideas for what to do in Paris this and the coming weeks:

Get in the spirit with the Holiday window displays

Always an event to kick off the holiday season do not miss a chance to catch a glimpse of the holiday window displays which have begun in front of the Galeries Lafayette and Printemps department stores. Galerie Lafayette has a story to tell between a pigeon, Pierre and his belle dove, Coco, set in an amusement park, and the Printemps will have us dreaming on the road. 

Galeries Lafayette, 40 Boulevard Haussmann – 75009 Paris

Printemps, 64, boulevard Haussmann – 75009 Paris

Don’t forget to give Thanks. As the last Thursday of the month of November is the time for turkey dinner and family gatherings in the US. Here in Paris you can have still have a festive feast, pumpkin pie optional.

If you feel the desire to dine in you can buy the fixings and prepare them in one of the kitchens open to their guests at the Village Montmartre, the Vintage Gare du Nord, the Smart Place Paris hostels to name a few. You can go to nearby Galerie Lafayette Gourmet for the finishing touches.

You can count on On the Road Pub to be celebrating. Hard Rock Café and Belushis are a few of the nearby bars offering Thanksgiving fare and atmosphere.

On the Road Pub, 20 rue d’Orsel – 75018 Paris

Hard Rock Café, 14 Blvd Montmartre – 75009 Paris

Belushis Gare du Nord, 5 rue Dunkerque – 75010 Paris

Upgrade your style with the Dior exhibition:  The Musée des Arts Décoratifs has marked the 70th anniversary of the famous founder of the house of Dior. In an exhibition of more than 400 dresses and art works that also inspired the prolific designer.  Immerse yourself in this universe of French haute couture. Through January 7th. 

Musée des Arts décoratifs, 107, rue de Rivoli – 75001 Paris