
Christmas markets are the perfect place to find the perfect gifts to put under the tree, pick out your decorations or get into the festive spirit! From November to early January, these village-like markets are set up all over Paris and the surrounding area, both indoors and outdoors! Creative, more traditional, nestled in the capital’s most beautiful spots, 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!
Place de la Concorde transformed into a magical Christmas village
For the festive season, the legendary Place de la Concorde is transformed into an enchanting Christmas village. With a toboggan run surrounded by illuminated fir trees, a craft market bearing the “Made in Paris” label, and chalets offering sweet and savory delights, this is the perfect place for a festive outing. And don’t miss the sparkling window displays, including one by Lego, and the presence of Santa Claus for the kids. Find out all about this magical event in Paris.
📍 Location: Place de la Concorde, 75001
🗓️ Date: December 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025
🎟️ Price: free of charge
A unique Christmas village at La Villette
Discover the very first Christmas market in the Villette district, from November 23 to December 29. With over 30 chalets on the Place de la Fontaine aux Lions, this market features splendid decorations and illuminated installations. Numerous events are planned, including an ice rink and a lantern parade on December 7.
📍 Location: Place de la Fontaine aux Lions, 75019 Paris
🗓️ Date: November 23 to December 29, 2024
🎟️ Price: free of charge
Notre-Dame Cathedral Christmas Market
The 2024 vintage of the Notre-Dame Christmas Market will have a very special flavour! 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’s 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!
📍 Location: Square René Viviani/quai Montebello, 75005 Paris
📆 Date: November 29 to December 25, 2024
🎟️Prix : free of charge
The Tuileries Christmas Market, one of the best-known markets in Paris
It’s one of Parisians’ favorite Christmas markets: the magical Marché de Noël des Tuileries, organized by Le Monde Festif. 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 specialties, as usual.
📍Location: Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris
📆 Date: November 16, 2024 – January 1, 2025
🎟️ Price: free of charge
The largest Christmas Village in Ile-de-France: Marché de Noël de Paris La Défense
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!
📍Location: Le Parvis, 92800 Puteaux
📆 Date: November 14 to December 29, 2024
🎟️ Price: free
The charming Montmartre Christmas Market
With its delightful picturesque village feel, the Place des Abbesses will be transformed into a fairytale Christmas Market. This year, from November 24 onwards, 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, the artisans will welcome you to some twenty wooden chalets, unveiling handcrafted products, local produce and lovely gift ideas 100% Made in France!
📍Location: Place des Abbesses 75018 Paris
📆Date: November 24, 2024 – January 7, 2025
🎟️Prix : free of charge