Christmas markets in Paris

The Christmas markets in Paris open between mid-November and early January in gardens, squares and along the Seine. Wooden chalets sell French crafts, regional food, crêpes and mulled wine, while several markets add funfair rides, ice rinks and visits from Santa Claus. In 2026, the Champs-Élysées Christmas market returns to the avenue for the first time since 2016.

The Tuileries Christmas Market (La Magie de Noël) is the best Christmas market in Paris. It occupies the Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris, between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre Museum, and runs from mid-November to early January. Entry is free, while rides, food and gifts are paid separately.

Around 80 wooden chalets sell French-made gifts, crafts and regional specialities, and funfair rides, including carousels for children, fill part of the garden. Tuileries station on metro line 1 and Concorde station on lines 1, 8 and 12 serve the market.

The Champs-Élysées Christmas Market returns to the lower section of Avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, between Place de la Concorde and the Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées, from 22 November 2026 to 4 January 2027. Chalets last stood on the avenue in 2016, before the market moved to the Tuileries.

The Comité Champs-Élysées organizes the 2026 edition with the approval of the City of Paris, and the chalets stand on the public avenue with free access. Food stalls prepare dishes on site with certified-label products, including crêpes and waffles made with organic flour.

Visitors combine the market with the Christmas lights along the avenue and a visit to the Arc de Triomphe. Updates appear on the official Champs-Élysées Christmas Market website.

The La Défense Christmas Market covers the Parvis de La Défense, 92800 Puteaux, beneath the Grande Arche, from 12 November to 31 December 2026. Entry is free, and the Le Sommet festive area and the ice rink stay open until 3 January 2027.

More than 300 chalets make it the largest Christmas market in the Paris region. Vendors sell jewelry, santons, honey, leather goods, wooden toys and regional food such as raclette, waffles and mulled wine, with a dedicated area for French artisans. Visitors skate on a 504 m² ice rink, which requires a paid ticket, and see a 20-meter Christmas tree. Opening hours and ice rink details appear on the official Paris La Défense Christmas Market website.

Photo: “Christmas decorations at the Grande Arche” by Jakub Szypulka.

The Notre-Dame Christmas Market sets up in Square René Viviani, Quai de Montebello, 75005 Paris, on the Left Bank opposite Notre-Dame Cathedral, from 26 November to 27 December 2026. Entry is free.

Around 40 chalets host only French artisans and designers, who sell jewelry, ceramics, leather goods, textiles and tableware. Food stalls offer foie gras, cheese, charcuterie, gingerbread, macarons, nougat and mulled wine. Santa Claus visits the market, and children join drawing and storytelling sessions during the season.

The market lies a short walk from Sainte-Chapelle on the Île de la Cité. Saint-Michel and Cité metro stations serve the area. Event details appear on the official Notre-Dame Christmas Market website.

The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market stands on Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 75006 Paris, beside the Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, one of the oldest churches in Paris. The organizers have not yet published the 2026 dates, and the 2025 edition ran from 25 November 2025 to 1 January 2026. Entry is free.

Chalets sell handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, gifts and seasonal food from French producers. Visitors browse the stalls between the church and the cafés of Boulevard Saint-Germain, and continue on foot toward the Seine and the Latin Quarter in a few minutes. Saint-Germain-des-Prés station on metro line 4 and Mabillon station on line 10 serve the market.

The Eiffel Tower Christmas Market sets up on Quai Jacques Chirac, 75007 Paris, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. The 2026 dates remain unconfirmed, and the 2025 edition ran from 6 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 with about 60 chalets. Entry is free.

Designers and artisans from France and Île-de-France sell jewelry, crafts, gifts and regional products, while food stalls serve raclette, tartiflette, crêpes, waffles, hot chocolate and mulled wine. Visitors combine the market with the Eiffel Tower Christmas lights or a Seine cruise. Bir-Hakeim station on metro line 6 is the closest stop to the market.

Photo: “The European Christmas Market at the Trocadéro (Paris)” by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra.

The Hôtel de Ville Christmas Market occupies the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris, directly in front of the City Hall facade, from 5 December 2026 to 4 January 2027. Entry is free, and the market opens daily from 11:00 to 21:00.

The square transforms into an illuminated fir forest with light installations projected onto the historic building. Wooden chalets showcase artisans bearing the "Fabriqué à Paris" label, selling ceramics, leather goods, jewelry, and regional food items. Food stands serve traditional French specialities, including melted raclette sandwiches, waffles, roasted chestnuts, and hot spiced wine. Free activities for children include vintage carousels and photo sessions with Santa Claus. Metro lines 1 and 11 stop directly at the Hôtel de Ville station. Event details appear on the City of Paris website.