Hello, foodie travelers! Welcome back to TravelersFood.com. If there is one destination that completely transforms during the winter, it’s Paris. But today, we’re stepping away from the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre; we’re heading just outside the historic center to the modern heart of the French capital: La Défense.

As you can see in the photo, the contrast is spectacular. Beneath the towering white silhouette of the Grande Arche, a labyrinth of lights and wood unfolds, hosting the largest Christmas market in the Île-de-France region.