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Ice skating in Paris

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An ice rink has been set up under the vaulted glass dome of Paris’ Grand Palais. It’s a first for this fine example of French culture and architecture, and it’s not the only significant hot spot of the capital to have erected an ice rink this year. They may only be here for the festive season, but they offer a truly unforgettable experience.

LIFESTYLE
By Electron Libre

Addresses:

Le Grand Palais
Avenue Winston Churchill
75008 Paris

Hotel Plaza Athénée
25 Avenue Montaigne
75008 Paris

Click here for a full list of ice rinks in Paris (in French).

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