Once Halloween is over, all you can think about is the festive season! There’s nothing better than a Christmas market to get you in the mood, find the perfect gifts to put under the tree or find your decorations! From November to early January, these village-like markets take place all over Paris and the surrounding area! Japanese, creative or more traditional, there’s something for everyone! Climb aboard our sleigh and let us take you on a tour of the most beautiful Christmas markets of 2024!
Shizen the Japanese Christmas village-market
Japan invites itself to Christmas markets! Since 2020, the capital has been home to Shizen, a Christmas market-village that puts Japanese culture in the spotlight! Nearly 80 food and craft stalls (groceries, saké…) invite you to the Cité Fertile for the weekend! In addition to the market, Shizen is also a series of activities (conferences, workshops, artistic performances…) to give you a fresh approach to Japanese culture!
📍 Address: La Cité Fertile
14 Avenue Edouard Vaillant, 93500 Pantin, France
📆 Date: from 7 to 8/12/2024
🎟️ Admission: free
Notre-Dame Cathedral Christmas Market
The 2024 vintage of the Notre-Dame Christmas Market will have a special flavor! The cathedral, which is currently undergoing renovation following the fire in 2019, will reopen to the public in December, just a few days after the market inauguration! At the foot of a Notre-Dame that’s more beautiful than ever, visitors will be able to explore French know-how and local products! From leather goods and jewelry to sweet and savory delights, this market is the perfect place to add a dose of local consumption to your Christmas shopping!
📍 Address: Square René Viviani/quai Montebello
75005 Paris
📆 Date: from 11/29 to 12/25/2024
🎟️ Admission: free
Klin d’Œil’s creative Christmas market
Head to the Carreau du Temple to stock up on great ideas, inspiration and Christmas gifts! If you’re looking for a present that’s a little pop, a little quirky and a little personality, make a note of December 14 and 15! Over the weekend, dozens of creative talents (deco, crafts, jewelry, illus’) will help you fill your hood in style at the Klin d’Œil Christmas Market! And don’t forget to take part in our creative workshops for children and adults!
📍 Address: Carreau du Temple
4 Rue Eugène Spuller, 75003 Paris
📆 Date: from 14 to 15/12/2024
🎟️ Admission: free
Marché de Noël des Tuileries (November 18, 2023 – January 7, 2024)
It’s one of Parisians’ favorite Christmas Markets: the magical Marché de Noël des Tuileries, organized by Le Monde Festif. This year, the Parisian fairground arts association once again aims to federate the enchantment of the entire population. Wooden chalets as far as the eye can see, mulled wine, waffles, cotton candy… In addition to its deliciously regressive sweet treats, the Marché de Noël des Tuileries will feature French specialities, as usual.
📍Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris
The largest Christmas Village in Ile-de-France: Marché de Noël de Paris La Défense (November 16 to December 27, 2023)
Snow-covered chalets, illuminations, nougat, gingerbread… Can you smell the magic of Christmas? The biggest Christmas Village in the Paris region is back in November: the iconic Marché de Noël de Paris La Défense!
📍Le Parvis, 92800 Puteaux
Levallois-Perret Christmas Market (December 15 to 23)
From Friday December 15 to Saturday December 23, the town of Levallois-Perret presents a magical Christmas market. On the program: 23 chalets, a market of unique designers, sweets and delicacies, and plenty of gift ideas.
📍Place de la République 92300 Levallois Perret
The charming Montmartre Christmas Market (November 25 to December 31, 2023)
With its picturesque village atmosphere, the Place des Abbesses will be transformed into a magical Christmas Market. This year, from November 25, Montmartre will be decked out in its finest luminous finery, welcoming you to the heart of its Christmas Village. Just a stone’s throw from the Sacré Coeur, artisans will welcome you in some twenty wooden chalets, unveiling handcrafted products, local produce and pretty gift ideas 100% Made in France!