The best Christmas markets in Paris for 2025

Dates: 15 November 2025 - 4 January 2026

Tuileries Garden Christmas market stretches across the garden’s entire north edge of the park from Rue des Pyramides to Place de la Concorde. Here you’ll find all the classic food stands, serving raclette, waffles, mulled wine and the likes – and there’s even a tiny ice rink, perfect for if you’ve got the kids in tow. Coming down off your sugar high? Escape from the crowds by hiding out in the champagne bar and then riding on the giant Ferris wheel, which boasts excellent views out over the city. 

Address: Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris

Nearest metro stop: Tuileries (Line 1) and Concorde (Lines 1, 8 & 12)

Dates: November 13-December 28

The La Défense Christmas market is a super-sized winter village, where crowds flock for mulled wine and artisanal treats, all while the scent of roasted chestnuts wafts through the air. With 350 stands, an open-air ice rink (open from November 22), and enough twinkling lights to dazzle you, it’s a true festive extravaganza. On the food side, indulge in gooey raclette, warm pretzels, and freshly made waffles, and enjoy the blissful scent of cinnamon and mulled wine. Stroll through, splurge on artisanal trinkets you don’t really need (‘tis the season after all), and bask in the glittering lights and decorations. This year, the market will also host Destination Quebec City as the guest of honour, with six themed displays showcasing the best of Quebec’s culture.

Address: Parvis de la Défense 92400 Paris La Défense

Nearest metro stop: La Défense (Grande Arche) station is a one-minute walk away

Dates: November 28 - December 14, 2025

Get ready to be impressed by the 42nd edition of the Alsatian Christmas market. As always, it will take place on the forecourt of Gare de l'Est and this year, it will be held from Friday November 29 to Sunday December 15 2024. This is your chance to fill your basket with the region's finest seasonal specialities, all without having to leave Paris. Expect to savour sausages, sauerkraut, and pastrami from Geismar Charcuterie (in Turckheim), as well as Munster cheese from the Christlesgut farm and inn in Breitenbach. Then, it’s time to indulge in pretzels and traditional regional treats, such as bredele biscuits, or kouglof (a kind of bundt cake) from Maison Alsacienne du Biscuit, and gingerbread from Fortwenger. And to wash it all down? Alsatian wines, of course – Grands Crus, crémant d’Alsace, riesling, gewurztraminer, pinot noir – as well as eaux-de-vie and whisky. What better way to fend off the chill?

Address: Parvis de la Gare de l’Est, 75010 Paris

Nearest metro stop: Métro Gare de l’Est (Lines 4, 5 & 7)

Dates: November 28 - November 30, 2025

The Swedish Christmas market, organised annually by the Swedish Church in Paris in the Plaine-de-Monceaux neighbourhood, transports visitors straight to snowy Sweden – all without leaving the 17th arrondissement (think of it as travelling on a budget, if you like). Here, you'll find the same hot dogs that you’d get at Ikea (true connoisseurs know they’re something special), as well as other Nordic delicacies: pickled herring, smoked salmon, rye bread, lingonberry jams, and more. Flickering candles, the scent of gingerbread wafting through the air, and waffle stands are just a bonus. The food is so good you might even forget to shop, but if you do, you’ll be rewarded with excellent finds, including cutlery worthy of the finest Scandinavian chefs. 

Address: 9 Rue Médéric, 75017 Paris

Nearest métro stop: Courcelles (Line 2)

Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025

After its back-to-school sale, Paris Loves Vinyl (one of Europe’s largest vinyl fairs) has announced the date for its 13th and final edition of the year: Sunday December 1 2024, at Espace Reuilly in the 12th arrondissement. The entry fee remains the same: for €6.50, from 10am to 6pm, enthusiasts will have access to over 100,000 vinyl records to dig through, spread across the bins of 70 vendors from all across the continent, offering records from all styles and eras. Notable names include: A1 Records, the legendary New York hip-hop record shop that opened a Paris branch last year; 45 Scientific, the label behind Lunatic’s albums; Beers & Records, Montreuil-based crate diggers with a love for vinyl and craft beer; Betino’s, Paris’ haven for Black music; and Vinylspot, the Dutch Mecca for jazz records.

Address: 21 Rue Antoine-Julien Hénard, 75012 Paris

Nearest metro stop: Montgallet (Line 8)

Dates: December 12-15, 2025

Following a smaller, winter-themed version of their big vintage sale, Trashtalk and So Foot will host their Incredible Christmas Sports Pop-Up from December 12-15 in a gallery in the Sentier district. The starting line-up remains familiar: about ten exhibitors offering sports merchandise across all disciplines. You might walk away with a brand-new shirt from your favourite football club, a Lens scarf celebrating their 1998 French championship, or a Spurs jersey from Victor Wembanyama. A great (and pain-free) way to score some gifts for the vintage lovers in your life.

Address: 23 Rue du Sentier, 75002 Paris

Nearest métro station: Sentier (Line 3)

Date: Sunday 21 December 2025

More than 60 stalls are set to fill Ground Control (an enormous warehouse space formerly used for sorting post near the Gare du Lyon train station), with all the wares exclusively crafted by female artisans and artists. Socially-conscious Christmas shoppers will be able to browse gifts, art, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, books and more, all while being entertained by performer Typhaine D.

Address: 81 Rue du Charolais, 75012 Paris

Nearest métro stop: Reuilly-Diderot (Line 1) or Faidherbe-Chaligny (Line 8) (both serve the 12th arrondissement)