New Year Fireworks Paris

If there's one persistent confusion about New Year's Eve in Paris, it's the question of fireworks at the Eiffel Tower. Contrary to popular belief, this iconic monument is not the place to be on New Year's Eve.

Rather, it's on the Champs-Elysées that the festivities take place, culminating in a breathtaking light show projected onto the Arc de Triomphe, followed by a fireworks display. For the past 5 years, thousands of people have chosen this iconic venue to celebrate the arrival of the New Year in Paris.

For those planning to head to the Place du Trocadéro, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower's final bouquet, they're in for a disappointment. The last New Year's Day fireworks display there was in 2000.

It's also important to remind revelers that the sale and use of rockets or any other kind of fireworks is forbidden on New Year's Eve in Paris, on pain of a fine of up to €1,500. This measure, put in place by the Prefecture de Police, aims to maintain public order during these festivities.

So, if you want to get out and about in Paris this year, attend the official New Year's Eve show on the Champs-Elysées and share this magical moment with your loved ones. And don't hesitate to end the evening in one of the discotheques we've selected for this special New Year's Eve 2025. You won't be disappointed!