Christmas markets in Paris
Discover the best festive trinkets, crafts, sweets and gifts at these Christmas markets in Paris
From a 12,000-square-metre mega-market on the outskirts of the city to a small jumble sale-like event in Montmartre, there is something for everyone in this selection of the best Christmas markets in Paris. For the finest festive trinkets, prezzies and moreish Christmassy grub, get browsing at the below - then take a tour of the city's beautiful traditional carousels.
The best Christmas markets in Paris
Marché de Noël alsacien
December 1-16 2016
The Alsatian Christmas market takes place on the forecourt of the Gare de l’Est, and pedals the best of the Alsace - wine, choucroute and of course, sausages. There will also be free tastings, Christmas theatre, and storytelling - plus charming gifts for all your last-minute shopping needs.
Village de Noël des Champs Élysées
November 11 2016-January 8 2017
Take a world-renowned avenue, string up some Christmas lights, line it with 400 Christmas trees, and you’ve got a recipe for holiday perfection. Maybe the gift shopping isn’t that great, and maybe the tartiflette is a bit pricey, but the ambiance is unbeatable. Go head to head with the holiday tourists trying not to spill their hot wine as you wander bedazzled by the lights on all sides.
Marché de Noël sur le Parvis de la Défense
November 17-December 27 2016
What Christmas at La Défense lacks in charm, it makes up for in quantity and variety of choice. Spread over 10,000 square metres, the 350 stands that make up this Christmas supermarket offer a little bit of everything: arts and crafts, local food produce, mulled wine, games, wreaths…
Very excited about being in Paris at Christmastime. Are all of these Markets open on Christmas Day? Looking to do something other than 'sit down' to dinner..
Market around Sacre Coeur (Montmartre) and at Place Saint Sulpicewere not there on Friday 19-12 and Saturday 20-12-2014!
@joop j is the Market at Sacre Coeur open on Christmas Day?