If you’re dreaming of a New Year’s Eve in Paris that blends Michelin-level dining, live music, palace-hotel elegance, and a rare close-up view of the city’s iconic fireworks, Raffles Paris may offer one of the most immersive luxury experiences of the season.
Located just a four-minute walk from the Arc de Triomphe, the hotel’s New Year’s Eve celebration brings together culinary excellence, festive energy, and an unbeatable setting right in the heart of the city’s celebrations.
The evening begins at 7:00 p.m. inside Bar Long, the hotel’s glamorous social hub. Guests are greeted with:
Bar Long serves as the central stage of the night — a place where conversation, music, and celebration naturally blend.
Raffles Paris brings together an impressive lineup of its culinary teams:
The result is a special multi-course New Year’s Eve menu designed exclusively for this night.
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Reservations are non-cancellable and non-refundable, and seatings are available from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
At 23:59, the countdown begins back at Bar Long with Champagne.
Guests may then step directly outside the hotel onto Avenue Hoche to watch the official Paris fireworks — a unique vantage point only a few steps away.
Avenue Hoche is less crowded than the Champs-Élysées, but still very lively.
(Important note from the hotel: there is no private terrace or hotel-only viewing area, except for certain rooms on upper floors.)
After the fireworks, the celebration continues with a full dance floor inside Bar Long, making it easy to enjoy the night without navigating city crowds.
For guests wanting the most private and luxurious experience, the hotel offers a limited number of Rooms and Suites with balconies facing the Arc de Triomphe.
These can be booked via the Royal Celebration Package, but availability is not guaranteed due to high demand.
Watching the fireworks from your own balcony — champagne in hand, high above the crowds — is arguably one of the most exclusive ways to welcome 2026 in Paris.
