Rose Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I know it seems a bit early but I'm looking for some ideas for places to spend New Year. There will be us and three children 10, 13 and 16... we're thinking either somewhere snowy or somewhere where new year is celebrated well. Obvious choice would be Paris but we were there last year with the kids so we'd prefer to go somewhere else.... anyone got any ideas? thank you [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 We've been thinking the same. Looking at Morocco because Bordeaux direct flights are cheap(ish) and run throughout the winter. The winter flight schedules are not yet out (well, they weren't last weekend). No snow though (unless you go up one of the mountains). We did spend Christmas and New Year in Egypt a few years ago and neither festival were celebrated to a great extent, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprogster Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 In France, New Year celebrations tend to be very much a family affair and take place at home around a large set diner, with public gatherings far and few between. As a result French towns and cities can be strangely quiet and subdued on New Years Eve, with all the action going on in private homes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weegie Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I'm a little surprised at what you said, Sprogster. Down here, in the SW, the family celebrations tend to be at Christmas and practically every village advertises a New Year "Reveillon" open to all, which goes on all night finishing with breakfast at dawn (if you can keep going).[:)]I noticed you said cities and towns so it may be a rural thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jotty Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Most restaurants in towns offer a special menu, with seafood, foie gras etc and the more expensive ones include Music and dancing.New year's day lunch is also often a special occasion, but the evening of New Year's day can be quiet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Hi Rose, how did you find new year in Paris. I was in the UK last year but some of our mates said it was amazing. I have been told however that things can get a little out of hand on Champs Elysees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscar Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I'm surprised at Sprogster's comments too. I've sat in an empty restaurant on Christmas Eve before now but always a packed one on New Year's Eve. Our village hall is always booked for a function on that night and and 3/4 of all restaurants in the local towns have special menus for NEw Year's Eve and some have music and dancing too.St Malo is a great place for New Year's Eve -lots going on, lively bars and restaurants and plenty for the kids to do in the surrounding area during the daytime. Honfleur is another good place where it's lively all year round and the restaurants do a good meal on New Year's Eve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 After 2 years of total boredom of Xmas and New Year in France I went back to the UK for years 3 and 4, I hated being away from family after all that's what Christmas is about isn't it. Whilst I like my life here most of the time I find these times of year the worst to be away from family.This year I will actually be in the Alps for Xmas and NY but I'm hoping to be somewhere where I can have family come and stay and enjoy the snow with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 Dear all... thanks for the ideas. We're still not sure what to do but at least I have a few things to think about. JK... we weren't in Paris for the new year but we visited just before Christmas so the kids don't want to go this year. It's difficult really trying to keep everyone happy, but I think we'll maybe try and stay close to home and look for things around here... we're obviously looking in the wrong place... of course the other option is we hold a party at home...or we could head off in search of some snow! Thanks anyway for all your ideas! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-cat Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 [quote user="Rose"] of course the other option is we hold a party at home[/quote]Brilliant ..... everyone!! Party at Rose's house!! [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 [quote user="ali-cat"][quote user="Rose"] of course the other option is we hold a party at home[/quote]Brilliant ..... everyone!! Party at Rose's house!! [:-))][/quote][:-))] [:-))] [blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanT Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hello,I would say if you pick somewhere in the country, to make sure they have a log fire (or you will freeze!) and electricity is so expensive!Danwww.qualityvillas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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