Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sacré-Coeur in Montmartre, Saint-Sulpice, Saint-Eustache, La Madeleine... Between nativity scenes and masses, churches are getting into the Christmas spirit at the end of 2025. Discover the programme!
Displayed in the heart of Parisian churches, Christmas cribs highlight the characters of the Nativity. Life-size or small, these figurative and poetic scenes can be animated, lively, inspired by local life, or even revisited by contemporary artists... Every year, many churches welcome new nativity scene creations. Whether traditional, baroque or modern, these true works of art attract many visitors.
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is hosting a special Provençal nativity scene, installed by the Salon International des Santonniers d'Arles (Arles International Santon Exhibition). Unveiled and blessed on 29 November 2025, it features more than 50 santons. The nativity scene depicts the birth of Jesus surrounded by Mary, Joseph, shepherds, craftsmen and families, inviting visitors to contemplate. It will be on display until 2 February 2026.
📍Notre-Dame Cathedral - 6 parvis Notre-Dame - Place Jean-Paul II - Paris 4th arrondissement
📍Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre - Sacré-Coeur forecourt - 35 rue du Chevalier de la Barre, Paris 18th arrondissement
📍Church of Notre-Dame de Bonne Nouvelle - 25 rue de la Lune, Paris 2nd arrondissement
📍Saint-François-Xavier Church - 12 place du Président Mithouard, Paris 7th arrondissement
📍Saint-Eustache Church - 146 rue Rambuteau, Paris 1st arrondissement
📍Sainte-Marie des Batignolles Church - 77 Place du Docteur Félix Lobligeois, Paris 17th arrondissement
📍Saint-Jean-Bosco Church - 79 rue Alexandre Dumas, Paris 20th arrondissement
📍Madeleine Church - Place de la Madeleine, Paris 8th arrondissement
📍Notre-Dame de Nazareth Church - 351 rue Lecourbe, Paris 15th arrondissement
At the Paris Foreign Missions, the free exhibition ‘Crèches du Monde’ (Nativity Scenes of the World) presents 75 monumental nativity scenes from around the globe (Asia, Africa, Europe), with the Amis aboriginal ethnic group (Taiwan) in the spotlight this year, from 2 December 2025 to 10 January 2026, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm.
📍Missions Etrangères de Paris - 128 rue du Bac, Paris 7th arrondissement
A stone's throw from the Château de Sceaux, the 44th edition of the Provence Santons and Nativity Scenes Fair will be held from Friday 5 December to 14 December 2025. This unique event—the second most popular fair in France—features numerous activities (workshops, exhibitions, concerts, etc.).
To celebrate Christmas in the purest tradition, don't hesitate to visit the churches of Paris. Most of them organise special events for the festive season. Masses are usually held on 24 and 25 December with prestigious celebrations, accompanied by choirs and exceptional concerts.
Some of them, particularly the most famous or historic ones such as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre, the Madeleine Church and the Saint-Eustache Church, welcome worshippers from all over the world for the occasion.
Since its reopening in 2024, Christmas Masses will once again be celebrated at Notre-Dame de Paris in December 2025!
📍Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris - 6 parvis Notre-Dame - Place Jean-Paul II - Paris 4th arrondissement
📍Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre - Sacré-Coeur Square - 35 rue du Chevalier de la Barre, Paris 18th arrondissement
📍Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church - 3 place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris 6th arrondissement
📍Saint-Eustache Church - 146 rue Rambuteau, Paris 1st arrondissement
📍Saint-Augustin Church - 1 avenue César Caire, Paris 8th arrondissement
📍Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal - 140 rue du Bac, Paris 7th arrondissement
📍Saint-Jean-Bosco Church - 79 rue Alexandre Dumas, Paris 20th arrondissement
📍Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church in Belleville - 139 rue de Belleville, Paris 19th arrondissement
Notre-Dame des Blancs-Manteaux Church - 1 Rue de l'Abbé Migné, Paris 4th arrondissement
📍Saint-Louis en l'Île Church - 19 bis rue Saint-Louis-en-l'Île, Paris 4th arrondissement
📍Notre-Dame de la Croix de Ménilmontant Church
📍More information about Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois Church
The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is once again welcoming visitors to its restored spaces. Rediscover this jewel of world heritage with a new visitor route, things to do around the cathedral and events accompanying its reopening.
Take the opportunity to climb the towers of Notre Dame Cathedral, which have also been reopened and restored.
