Looking for the best Paris Christmas markets in 2024/2025? From the Christmas market in Montmartre to the Notre-Dame. Or from the Christmas market at the Eiffel Tower in Paris to the largest in Jardin des Tuileries. We made a list with all dates, locations and opening times of the best Christmas markets. Wooden chalets, cozy lighting and an enchanting journey to the land of Santa Claus. And so it’s time for chocolate, chestnuts, mulled wine and ice skating rinks.
Especially in the evening, the Paris Christmas markets are one of the highlights of the Christmas period in Paris every year. The famous Christmas market on the Champs-Elysées is canceled this year (since corona), but you can visit the Christmas market in Jardin des Tuileries, near the Louvre. These are 7 of the biggest, best and most unique Christmas markets in Paris. Enjoy Christmas in Paris and the most beautiful Christmas markets.
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1. Jardin des Tuileries Christmas market in Paris (1st)
The Christmas market in Jardin des Tuileries is one of the best known and largest Christmas markets in Paris. With a huge Ferris wheel, various fairground attractions, champagne bar, steaming copper barrels with traditional onion soup or hot mulled wine and a gastronomic market with French products. Also a lot of traditional handicrafts and many gift ideas. And of course Santa Claus! This is the most popular Christmas market in Paris with millions of visitors every year. Located just next to the Louvre and formerly the Champs-Élysées Christmas market.
• When/dates: November 16, 2024 to January 1, 2025 (CONFIRMED)
• Address/location: Jardin des Tuileries – Place de la Concorde
• Opening hours:
Open every day from 11am – 11.45pm
On Friday and Saturday from 11am – 0.45am
(24/12 and 31/12 closed at 7.30pm)
• Metro: Tuileries, Concorde
• Close by must-see: Place Vendôme, rue Saint-Honoré
2. Christmas market at the foot of the Eiffel Tower (7th)
Another fun Christmas market in Paris, this time at the foot of the Eiffel Tower! The Christmas village is located on the Quai Jacques Chirac. Stroll between the 60 small chalets and other food trucks with regional products. Have a warm mulled wine and enjoy the beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. One of the best Christmas markets in Paris and perhaps the most photogenic?
• When/dates: December 7, 2024 to January 5, 2025 (CONFIRMED)
• Address/location: Quai Jacques Chirac – Tour Eiffel
• Opening hours:
Every day from 11am – 11pm
• Metro: Bir Hakeim, Trocadéro
• Close by must-see: Champ-de-Mars, Trocadéro
3. La Défense Christmas village in Paris (92)
Christmas market in the heart of Paris’ well-known business district, La Défense. This Christmas market in Paris has been in existence since 1995 with more than 13,000 m² of Christmas fun and no fewer than 350 themed chalets. This makes it one of the largest Christmas markets in Paris where you can easily spend an entire evening strolling. You will find an extensive selection of gifts, high-quality jewelry and leather goods. Or traditional Alsatian specialties and delicious paella. Definitely worth visiting the largest Christmas market in Paris.
• When/dates: November 14 to December 29, 2024 (CONFIRMED)
• Address/location: Parvis de la Defense
• Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 11am – 9pm
Friday: 11am – 10pm
Saturday: 10am – 10pm
Sunday: 11am – 9pm
(24/12: 11am – 6pm and on 25/12: closed)
• Metro: La Défense
4. Notre-Dame Christmas market (5th)
A picturesque Christmas market in Paris at the foot of Notre-Dame with some 30 exhibitors who share their passion for clothing & accessories, French crafts and luxury gourmet food. Here too, entertainment for children and the presence of Santa Claus, with or without a vin chaud in hand. And occasionally there are also musical performances. This extremely cozy Christmas market has already been named ‘the most charming Christmas market in Paris’.
• When/dates: November 29 to December 25, 2024 (CONFIRMED)
• Address/location: Square René Viviani – 2 rue du Fouarre
• Opening hours:
Open every day from 10am to 8pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 9pm
• Metro: Saint-Michel, Cité
• Close by must-see: Hôtel de Ville Christmas market, rue Galande
5. Christmas market in Montmartre – Place des Abbesses (18th)
Buying Christmas gifts and drinking a good mulled wine? This is possible again this year at the Christmas market in Montmartre, located next to the famous metro station Place des Abbesses. A beautiful, traditional and cozy Christmas market in Paris on one of the most beautiful squares of Montmartre. Including handmade scarves, jewelry and children’s toys. You can also taste traditional dishes such as escargot, fried mushrooms or raclette. There is a fun merry-go-round for children and at the weekend there is usually a visit from Santa Claus. Definitely recommended! Tip: enjoy a glass of wine in the on-site champagne bar.
• When/dates: November 24, 2024 to January 7, 2025 (CONFIRMED)
• Address/location: Place des Abbesses
• Opening hours:
Open every day from 10am – 8pm
• Metro: Abbesses
• Close by must-see: Christmas atmosphere and lights in Montmartre, Le mur des je t’aime, rue des Martyrs
6. Alsatian Christmas Market in front of Gare de l’Est (10th)
Every year in December, the square in front of the Gare de l’Est is transformed into a large Alsatian Christmas market (the oldest Alsatian Christmas market outside the region). The menu this year will once again include culinary specialities and delicacies: pretzels, gingerbread, cakes, chocolates, pasta, foie gras, wines, cognac and delicious charcuterie. Want to celebrate Christmas like in Alsace without leaving Paris? This year, why not visit the Gare de l’Est!
• When/dates: November 29 to December 15, 2024 (CONFIRMED)
• Address/location: Rue du 8 Mai 1945 (Parvis Gare de l’Est)
• Opening hours:
Open every day from 9am to 7.30pm (Sundays from 10am to 7pm)
• Metro: Gare de l’Est
7. Saint-Germain des Prés Christmas market in Paris (6th)
The atmospheric Christmas market on the Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris returns every year with about 40 cozy chalets. In addition to the usual hot mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, you can also enjoy artisan macarons, candied chestnuts, caviar, smoked salmon, truffles and foie gras. Also a nice place for leather goods, jewelry and handmade items. Afterwards, be sure to enjoy the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, an extremely pleasant neighborhood with many nice terraces, bookshops, art galleries and antique shops.
• When/dates: November 26, 2024 to January 1, 2025 (CONFIRMED)
• Address/location: Quartier Saint-Germain-des-Pres
• Opening hours:
Open every day from 11am – 8pm
• Metro: Saint-Germain-des-Prés
• Close by must-see: Le Bon Marché, rue des Cannettes, rue du Bac
