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Christmas in Paris 2023, Christmas markets, illuminations, activities

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The Christmas bells will ring again for the happiness of all! Read our guide about at Paris at Christmas 2023. To help you to prepare and enjoy this Year’s end Holidays in Paris 2023, discover  Christmas Markets opened for this period, special activities and our selection of the best illuminations in the City of Lights. Also read about the best things to do in Paris for Christmas.

Christmas Market at Paris la Défense in Dec. 2023
Christmas Market at Paris la Défense in Dec. 2023

They are ready to serve every necessary ingredient for a magical holiday season like waffles, pancakes, mulled wine, typical French food 

You’ll find all goods to prepare a special French meal. You can also opt to go to one of many Parisian Gourmet  Restaurants for a Xmas Eve dinner

Best Christmas illuminations in Paris

Christmas Illuminations at Champs Elysées

Champs Elysees Xmas Lights in Paris
Champs Elysees Christmas Lights in Paris

This is certainly one of the lost famous Xmas decoration in the world. Champs Elysée Christmas Lights are yearly a light by a French celebrity.

>>Book your illuminations Tours in Paris

Place Concorde Christmas decorations

Paris Christmas Lights Tour
Christmas Decoration at Place de la Concorde – Paris

Those decorations are very impressive in this huge Round about  closed to the Louvre, the Champs Elysée avenue and Place Vendome

Decorations at Bercy Village

Christmas at Bercy Village Paris
Christmas in Paris at Bercy Village

Charming decorations in this pedestrian street in the Bercy Village at Easter Paris.

Christmas Tree and lights at Notre Dame de Paris

Christmas decorations at Notre Dames de Paris
Christmas decorations and tree at Notre Dames de Paris

Each year a great Xmas tree stands in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. Of course, you can visit inside and see the Crib . It is a unique experience that gather many Parisians and Tourists.

Christmas Tree ans decorations at Galeries Lafayette

Xmas Tree and Lights at Galeries Lafayette
Xmas Tree and Lights inside Galeries Lafayette

This Departement store is crowed at year’s end period. Many Parisians and tourists gathered there to see wonderful Xmas decorations.

Christmas dinner in Paris

Maison Blanche Restaurant - Paris

There are many restaurants which proposes a typical French Christmas dinner. Depending of your feeling you can opt for a gourmet restaurant, a traditional brasserie , sightseeing spot or special Xmas dinner cruise.

Read our selection of restaurants for Christmas dinner in Paris

>Find a selection of best affordable hotels in Paris

Christmas in Paris at Disneyland

Disneyland Paris Christmas illuminations
Disneyland Paris Christmas illuminations

Disneyland Paris proposes a unique experience for Christmas. It is one of the favorite place of European kids for year’s end celebrations. Special shows, Christmas light, magical parades and fireworks will make your visit of the park unforgettable.

More info about Christmas celebrations in Disneyland Paris

CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN PARIS

CHRISTMAS MARKET AT JARDIN DES TUILERIES

From November 16h, 2023 to January 7th, 2024

Christmas Market Champs Elysées Paris
Christmas market

The most Chistmas Market in Paris is the Christmas Village on the Jardin des Tuileries. You can find many typical restaurants, waffles, French pancakes, mulled wine and other regional products.

A great outdoor ice-skating rink, a carousel for kids. You also will be able to do your Christmas shopping with Handmade items, decorations, jewelry and other accessories. This market used to be in the Champs Elysées. it has been moved to The Tuileries

Jardin des Tuileries – 2th arrondissment Metro : Tuileries/ Concorde

CHRISTMAS MARKET AT NOTRE DAME DE PARIS
December 8th, 2023  to December 25th, 2023– 10am-7pm

the authentic Christmas Market near a Notre Dame is back at Square René Viviani. Of course there are a lot of typical products. This market is very most interesting thanks to mainly stales which sale handmade accessories, fashion or design.

Read more about Notre-Dame Christmas Market

CHRISTMAS MARKET ON SAINT-GERMAIN DES PRES
From November, 25th 2023 to January 1st 2024 – 10am-9pm

Many merchants and large retail areas are involved, and multiple animations for young and older looking for gift ideas and gourmet specialties.

Eglise Saint-Germain-des-Prés de Paris – 6th arrondissement Metro : Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Read more about Saint Germain des Près quarter

ALSATIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET AT GARE DE L’EST

From December 1st to December 17th, 2023

The Alsatian Xmas Markets are always popular in France. And the one situated near the Gare de l’Est Train Station is one of the most famous. You will be able to taste many typical products from East of France like wine, kougelhopf , grocery, bread ..

Gare de l’Est – 11th arrondissement Metro : Gare de l’Est

AUTEUIL FAIRY CHRISTMAS MARKET

From December 2nd December 10th 2023 11am-7pm

Auteuil, a up Market area will also organize its Christmas Martket with fine grocery and typical products . This event is organized by apprentis d’Auteuil and is very appreciated by Parisians.
Fondation d’Auteuil – 75016 Paris 16 Metro : Jasmin

>>Experience the magic atmosphere of Paris with a Special Christmas activities and Illuminations Tours

>>Find there a Hotel in Paris for Christmas.

 CHRISTMAS VILLAGES IN PARIS

Gourmet Christmas Fair in Paris
Gourmet Christmas Fair in Paris

From 19 December to 22 December 2023 at Place de la Bourse
11am to 9pm on   20 December. 10am-9pm on 21 December. 10am-8pm on 22 December

A gastronomy showcase with  the talent and expertise of the best artisans in France in a wonderful place, the Palais Brongniart
During Three 4 days you will discover many sophisticated French products and regional specialties to prepare your Christmas or New Year’s Eve Dinner. Many advices will be given by foodie experts , best goods will recommended to prepare the best meal with the gourmet French tradition

Place de la Bourse  75002 Paris Metro : Bourse

CHRISTMAS ARCH AT LA DEFENSE

Christmas Village at Paris la Défense
Christmas Village at Paris la Défense

From November 16th to December 27th, 2023

A Christmas market in the parvis de la Defense , the greatest business area in Paris. Warm wine and Chocolate, typical sausages, waffle, cheese and regional products will be proposed.
Parvis de la Défense – 92 Métro : La Défense

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN MONTMARTRE

The most romantic spot in Paris. A wonderful Holiday at the top of Montmartre Hill (the highest place in Paris) in front of the beautiful basilica of  Sacré Cœur.  Discover the unforgettable and beautiful illuminations in this  village-like district of Paris.  You will find in the Montmartre Christmas village,  50 wooden chalets where local shopkeepers and producers from Montmartre will sale their regional products You will  also find handicrafts, local products and gift ideas .

read more:  Montmartre neighborhood

>>Find there best romantic hotels in Paris for Christmas

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7 comments

Greg 13/10/2015 - 11:51 am

Will the Xmas market will open at trocadero this year?
I know that the last year it was closed due to some works , I hope it will ok this year. I have a conference in this area and I’d like to take the opportuinity to buy some goods

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Marc 16/10/2015 - 12:01 am

Hi Greg, yes the Trocadero market will open this year. Works are finished

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Lucy Kendall 25/10/2017 - 11:53 pm

Do you know any outdoor ice rinks that will be open on Friday December 8th? And take group bookings?
Thanks!

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Lora 12/10/2018 - 7:17 am

We will be in Paris for 2 nights, November 20th and 21st, 2018. Are there any Christmas market or Christmas lights that we can visit or see or any suggestions? Thank you!

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stillinparis 14/10/2018 - 11:24 am

Hey Lora,

You will be able to see Christmas lights in Paris a t this Period. The most famous are lights in the Champs Elysées.
But Christmas markets will not be open yet.

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Georgia Kostelecky 08/11/2019 - 10:45 pm

When are the dates for the CHRISTMAS MARKET IN GARE SAINT-LAZARE
One article from your site said November 2018 to 2 January 2020
Another article states it’s from mid-November to December 2019

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stillinparis 09/11/2019 - 3:03 pm

Hello Georgia, the market will take place for mid-November to end of December.
The other article was not up to date. It is now fixed. thanks a lot

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