Paradis Latin, Christmas Eve Gala

Christmas Eve dinner and cabaret at Paradis Latin, with a festive menu and the theater's own revue, 3.5 hours.

Overview

Christmas Eve at the Paradis Latin follows a set rhythm. Guests arrive at the cabaret, are greeted by performers as they enter, and take their seats for a gala dinner created by chef Guy Savoy. The meal runs through seared scallops with endive and saffron, salmon gravlax with caviar, and a Beef Wellington fillet Rossini style, closing with a Pierre Hermé dessert built around chocolate and hazelnut. Half a bottle of red wine, half a bottle of Bollinger Champagne, and half a bottle of mineral water come with the dinner.

While guests eat, a musical pre-show plays out in the hall. The main event afterwards is L'Oiseau Paradis, directed by Kamel Ouali, a cabaret show mixing dance, live singing, humor and stage technology, including a modern take on the French Cancan. The whole evening runs about three and a half hours.

This suits travellers who want a full Christmas Eve night out with dinner, wine and a show in one booking, and who are happy to make their own way to the venue. It is an adult-leaning evening: the show includes partial nudity, and the dress code rules out shorts and sandals.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Arrive at Paradis LatinGuests make their own way to the Paradis Latin Cabaret, the meeting point, with a passport or ID card.
2. Welcome and seatingActors, dancers and artists welcome arriving guests, setting the tone before everyone takes their seats in the hall.
3. Christmas gala dinnerA three-course dinner signed by Guy Savoy is served with selected wine and Champagne, accompanied by a musical pre-show during the meal.
4. L'Oiseau Paradis showThe main cabaret show by Kamel Ouali follows dinner, featuring dance, live singing, a modern French Cancan and new stage technologies.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the evening, from the dress code to what is and is not included in the ticket.

• Dress code. Sandals, flip flops and shorts are not allowed, so plan proper evening attire. Cameras are also prohibited inside.
• Bring ID. A passport or ID card is listed as something to bring. Large bags and luggage are not permitted, and assistance dogs are the only animals allowed.
• Drinks included. The ticket covers half a bottle of mineral water, half a bottle of red wine, a Lynch Moussas 2018, and half a bottle of Bollinger Champagne. Extra drinks beyond that are charged separately, as are cloakroom use, photos and gratuities.
• Food quality. Reviewers consistently praise the meal, calling the food very good and the welcome warm. One described the dinner show evening as one they would not forget.
• Show content. The show includes partial nudity, which the listing flags as possibly unsuitable for young children. It blends dance, live singing, humor and technology, so it is aimed at an adult audience.
• Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included, so travellers arrange their own transport to the Paradis Latin Cabaret. The whole evening runs about three and a half hours.

Common issues. The main costs beyond the ticket are the cloakroom, extra drinks, photos and gratuities, none of which are included. There is no hotel pickup, and cameras are banned inside. The show's partial nudity makes it a questionable choice for young children. Cancellation is possible up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

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