My parents are finally visiting for the holidays and I am inspired to find a live tree. Do "cut-your-own" tree farms exist within driving distance to Paris? If not, any ideas on the best place to find a live tree?
Thanks.

monceau fleurs always have them, in Paris proper, otherwise the covered plant market on the ile de cité; they all appear quite late though - so don't despair; they will make their festive appearance early december

See this thread from last year for some other ideas: http://paris.angloinfo.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=1135

I have a country house in Haute Normandie and in my village of barely 80 souls there is a fir tree farm. I personally have bought from them with a root ball instead of 'cut'. Norwegian blue is my favourite. It cost me last year around €40. I'll make enquiries for you if you want. Elaine Elaine Jarvis

do you plant it out after xmas then elaine?

This will be the first year I buy a real tree. Can someone suggest a species that doesn't shed needles?

If you have a garden and don't let the tree dry out too much. Elaine Jarvis