Christmas lights this year in Paris

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RobertArthur · #1 Post by **RobertArthur** » Fri Dec 09, 2022 7:01 pm

Every picture tells a story, should be enough, an impression of what's going on in Paris this year. A Dutch photojournalist in action, a free Christmas trip to this city. For even more details click on the pictures to enlarge, almost as good as being there.

Polly · #2 Post by **Polly** » Fri Dec 09, 2022 8:49 pm

Thank you RobertArthur - such a treat!

Blaze · #3 Post by **Blaze** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 9:35 am

Thank you RA.
When OH was working in Paris, it was always a pleasure to see the lights there and everyone clamoured to see the window displays in Printemps - they were always impressive.

Closer to home, vandals recently cut the wires of the lights in Paimpol (22), a town well-known in music circles for its huge sea shanty festival. The damage is estimated at around 20,000€, impossible to repair in time for the New Year fêtes. It's thought the perpetrators might have been "eco-warriors" or disgruntled locals yet according to the Maire, the lights cost about 8€ a day in electricity.

Bayleaf · #4 Post by **Bayleaf** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:18 am

I wonder how many reductions in Christmas lights there have been this year - as everyone is being asked to cut down on electricity?

Blaze · #5 Post by **Blaze** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:32 am

Bayleaf wrote: ↑Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:18 am I wonder how many reductions in Christmas lights there have been this year - as everyone is being asked to cut down on electricity?

There's a house in our village that does a wonderful display every year - people come from miles around to see it. Because they use LED bulbs, the amount/cost of electricity is very low and I doubt anyone here would want to see them not displayed. People leave little contributions which is nice - it takes a while to get everything up and running every year.

With any luck we might see fewer of the horrors ......

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RobertArthur · #6 Post by **RobertArthur** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 4:06 pm

@ Blaze, more sightseeing in Paris? You can continue your virtual visit to Paris by scrolling down this website, right hand side where you'll see: "zoeken per onderwerp/arrondissement" = search for arrondissement. From there it's an invitation to start your free walking tour, with a certain Ferry (photographer) as your guide.

Chappers51 · #7 Post by **Chappers51** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:52 pm

Our village used to have displays attached to the lampposts but nothing has appeared this year.
I have 2 systems linked to a timer and I’ve bought 2 solaire systems. I live in the centre of the village and just think we need something seasonal and I’m happy to cover the cost to bring some Christmas cheer.

RobertArthur · #8 Post by **RobertArthur** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 11:44 am

Spectrum · #9 Post by **Spectrum** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 1:47 pm

Have noticed in the town and our village that there is very few lights and not many decorations about which suite me just fine, Iam not a Christmas lover, got too commercial for my likening.

demi · #10 Post by **demi** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 1:57 pm

I am taking my grandchildren out this evening to see the Christmas lights. Not many, but very pretty and at 5 & 7 years old they will love it.

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