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Discover Christmas markets 2026 in Paris

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Paris je t'aime presents a selection of the major Parisian Christmas markets for 2026, as well as some more intimate and unusual ones that are well worth a visit. Follow the guide!

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Christmas markets are a popular shopping tradition in the run-up to the festive season. From November onwards, they are held throughout the capital, with markets in Notre-Dame, Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Tuileries, not forgetting the Christmas village at La Défense ... for the enjoyment of passers-by and shoppers alike!
These markets made up of wooden chalets create a warm and magical Christmassy atmosphere and are the perfect place to pick up Christmas decorations, festive objects, regional produce, and arts & crafts … as well as a great opportunity to find decorations for your Christmas tree, some cool gift ideas and delicious festive treats.


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🎯Consult the interactive map of Christmas markets 2026 in Paris

🎯Our selection of must-see Christmas markets in Paris in 2026

📌Champs-Elysées Christmas Market

From 22 November to 4 January 2027
📍Avenue des Champs-Elysées, Paris 8th

📌The magic of Christmas in the Tuileries

From 14 November to 3 January 2027
📍Jardin des Tuileries - place de la Concorde, Paris 1st

📌Paris La Défense Christmas Market

From 12 November to 3 January 2027
📍Parvis de la Défense, 92

📌Paris Notre Dame Christmas Market

From 26 November to 27 December 2026
📍Square René Viviani - 2 rue du Fouarre, Paris 4th

Christmas markets in pictures

🎯The list of other Christmas markets to discover in Paris in 2026

📌Julbasar - Swedish Christmas market

From 20 to 22 November 2026
📍Église Suédoise - 9 rue Médéric, Paris 17th

📌Christmas market, place de l'Étoile - Grande Armée

From 20 November to 23 December 2026
📍2 avenue de la Grande Armée, Paris 17th

📌Salon Idées Japon: Japanese gift ideas market

From 20 to 22 November 2026
📍Bastille Design Center - 74 boulevard Richard-Lenoir, Paris 11th

📌Christmas pop-up at the Galerie des Ateliers in Paris

From 26 November to 20 December 2026 - Saturday and Sunday
📍Galerie des Ateliers de Paris - 30 rue du faubourg Saint-Antoine, Paris 12th

📌Lions Club Paris Ile de la Cité Christmas market

From 27 to 29 November 2026
📍Halle des Blancs-Manteaux - 48 rue Vieille du Temple, Paris 4th

📌Noël à l'anglaise / Christmas Market

28 November 2026
📍St George’s Anglican Church - 7 rue Auguste Vacquerie, Paris 16th

📌African Christmas market

28 November 2026
📍Maison des Associations de Solidarité - 10-18 rue des terres au curé, Paris 13th

📌Christmas markets at the Hasard Ludique

Vegan Christmas Market: 28 and 29 November 2026
Christmas Market x La Bande à Paulette: 5 and 6 December 2026
Grrrande: Christmas Market: 12 and 13 December 2026
📍Le Hasard Ludique - 128 avenue de Saint-Ouen, Paris 18th

📌Christmas markets at Ground Control

Queer Winter Market: 28 and 29 November 2026
Shizen Market - Japanese Christmas market: 5 and 6 Decembre 2026
📍Ground Control - 81 rue du Charolais, Paris 12th

📌Alsatian Christmas market - Gare de l'Est station

From 2 to 18 December 2026
📍Gare de l'Est forecourt - rue d'Alsace side, Paris 10th

📌It's Peru for Christmas - Peruvian pop-up store

From 2 to 19 December 2026
📍12 rue des Gravilliers, Paris 3rd

📌Danish Christmas at the Maison du Danemark

From 4 December to 3 January 2026
📍Maison du Danemark - 142 avenue des Champs-Elysées, Paris 8th

📌Christmas market, place Saint-Michel

From 4 December to 4 January 2027
📍Place Saint-Michel, Paris 6th

📌A Christmas with a bang

11 and 12 December 2026
MAIF Social Club - 37 rue de Turenne, Paris 3rd

📌Christmas market at the Canaux

From 11 to 13 December 2026
📍Les Canaux - 6 quai de la Seine, Paris 19th

📌Christmas market: Klin d'oeil

12 and 13 December 2026
📍Carreau du Temple - 4, Rue Eugène Spuller, Paris 3rd

📌Bergerie Christmas market

13 December 2026
📍Bergerie Nationale - Parc du château de Rambouillet (78)

📌Grand Christmas Fundraiser for the association Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque (for surgery for children with heart conditions)

19 December 2026
📍Espace Champerret - 6 rue Jean Oestreicher, Paris 17th

📌La Scarlette’s Christmas market

19 and 20 December2026
📍La Cité fertile - 14 avenue Edouard Vaillant, Pantin (93)

📌Christmas village on Saint Germain des Prés

2026 dates not yet announced
📍Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris 6th

📌Abbesses Christmas market

2026 dates not yet announced
📍Place des Abbesses, Paris 18th

📌Belleville Artisans' Christmas Market

2026 dates not yet announced
📍Manufacture de Belleville - 37 rue Bisson, Paris 20th

📌Féeries d'Auteuil Christmas market

2026 dates not yet announced
📍Les apprentis d'Auteuil - 40 rue Jean-de-la-Fontaine, Paris 16th

Christmas shopping ideas: book a ticket for a show or an attraction

Make the most of the wonderful attractions and activities offered by Paris je t'aime. Tickets for a show, a cabaret, a night out or a cruise are original gift ideas that are sure to be a hit under the Christmas tree!

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❓Frequently asked questions

What can you find on the Paris Christmas markets 2026?

Originating in Germany and the Alsace, Christmas markets have spread across Europe since the 1990s. They have gradually become an essential part of the festive season in Paris and offer unique gift ideas, items made by designers and local artisans** (Christmas decorations, handmade jewellery, accessories, wooden toys, ceramic or leather objects, etc.), as well as food stalls showcasing culinary specialities from French regions and fine food products. They often feature festive events to bring the magic of Christmas, concerts, shows, creative workshops and craft demonstrations, and of course the most eagerly awaited event for children, a visit to Father Christmas!

When are the Christmas markets and villages 2026 held in Paris and the Paris Region?

The Christmas markets take place in Paris from November to the end of December and can last for a day, a weekend or even several weeks, depending on their location.

Where are the Christmas markets 2026 in Paris?

Christmas markets are held in some of the capital's most iconic locations such as the Tuileries Gardens, the esplanade at La Défense, at the bottom of the hill at Montmartre, near to Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, in the districts of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and also in other hybrid and third place venues in the Greater Paris region including the Hasard Ludique, Cité Fertile, and Pavillon des Canaux.

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