100 Musicians Surprise Paris Crowd With The Biggest 'Carol of the Bells' Flashmob Ever

November 25, 2025

Shoppers and tourists strolling through the heart of Paris were treated to a breathtaking holiday surprise: 100 musicians suddenly bursting into a powerful orchestral performance of “Carol of the Bells.”

Led by Julie Cohen in collaboration with Violin Phonix, the flashmob was organized for the inauguration of the Christmas lights along the famed Comité du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.