Best Paris Christmas Markets In 2024

There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than by wandering through a Christmas Market in Paris or a Marche de Noel. As the festive season approaches, Paris Christmas markets pop up throughout the city, offering a delightful array of handmade crafts, delectable treats, and an atmosphere that will warm even the chilliest of hearts. From sipping on mulled wine under twinkling lights and eating freshly roasted chestnuts to discovering unique gifts for your loved ones, immerse yourself in these best Paris Christmas markets.

Pro Travel Tip: Be sure to have cash on hand for the Paris Christmas Markets. Some vendors take debit and credit but all take cash!

7 Best Christmas Markets in Paris 2024

1. The Magic Of Christmas (La Magie de Nöel) At Tuileries Garden

Of all the Paris Christmas markets, the Tuileries Garden Christmas Market or “La Magie de Noël” is the liveliest and noisiest! It used to be the Christmas Market Champs Elysees but as it grew it moved into the Jardin des Tuileries near the Louvre. The Magic of Christmas Market is a mix of artisanal goods, a funfair with carnival rides and games, and regional food specialities to savour.

Follow the scent of roasted chestnuts (“marrons chauds”) amid Santa and his reindeer alongside crêpes, waffles (“gauffres”), and raclette. Regional dishes abound at this Paris Christmas Market. Have you ever tried “aligot” from the Aveyron region of France? Aligot is a traditional French dish made from mashed potatoes, cheese, cream, and garlic. Mmmm..

Hot mulled wine (vin chaud) is a must while wandering through Paris Christmas markets but don’t miss out on the beer and champagne bars. At the Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market, Pommery Champagne has its very own Champagne Igloo. Step inside for a sip of bubbly!

One hundred white chalets line the Tuileries Garden Christmas Market each selling unique and artisanal goods. It’s the perfect place to Christmas shop for gifts and Christmas decorations.

Amidst all the action is a small skating rink that attracts young and old alike! Rent a pair of skates and go for a spin in the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris.

Once you’ve had a ride on the Ferris wheel (timed perfectly for the top of the hour with the glittering Eiffel Tower) wander through the funfair and try your hand at one or two of the games.

The Tuileries Garden Christmas Market is truly the Magic of Christmas. Come to this enchanting Paris Christmas market to get in the spirit of the season.

Pro Travel Tip: The Christmas market Tuileries is very popular and crowded. Watch out for pickpockets and other typical Paris scams.

The Tuileries Christmas Market 2024

• November 16, 2024 – January 1, 2025
• Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 – 11; Fridays and Saturdays 11- 12:45; Sundays 11 – 11:45; Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve 11 – 9
• Location: The Jardin des Tuileries or Tuileries Gardens in the 1st arrondissement
• Métro: Concorde; Tuileries
• Close By Christmas Must Sees: Place Vendôme, rue Saint-Honoré

2. Paris Christmas Markets: Saint Germain des Prés

The Saint-Germain des Prés Christmas Market has been going strong for over twenty years. Under the shadow of the ancient Saint-Germain des Prés church, a little village of about 30 to 40 wooden Christmas chalets appears every year during the Christmas season.

Looking for a wide choice of artisanal goods such as scarves, leather goods, and blankets, this Paris Christmas market is great fun to browse. There are plenty of gourmet goods on offer as well, perfect for the gourmand on your Christmas list.

It’s essential to arrive hungry at Paris Christmas markets, especially the one at Saint-Germain. Crêpes, raclette and tartiflette will all have your taste buds watering! Tartiflette which hails from the Savoy (Savoie) region in the French Alps is a potato dish with bacon, onion and reblochon cheese. Need I say more?!

Visiting The Saint Germain des Prés Christmas Market

• November 23, 2024 – January 1, 2025
• Hours: 11 – 8 p.m
• Location: Blvd Saint Germain des Prés right by the Eglise Saint Germain des Prés in the 6th arrondissement
• Métro: Saint-Germain des Prés; Mabillon
• Close By Christmas Must Sees: rue du Bac, the window displays at le Bon Marché, rue des Cannettes

3. The Notre Dame Christmas Market In Paris

Ever since the devastating fire of April 2019, the Notre Dame de Paris Christmas Market has taken place in Square René-Viviani on Quai Montebello. This delightful square, not too far from Notre Dame Cathedral, has the oldest tree in Paris and is just beside the famous bookstore, Shakespeare and Company in the Latin Quarter of Paris.

This small and charming Paris Christmas market is just a treasure. Each wooden chalet offers a varied and interesting array of artisanal and gourmet goods. Look for hand-made glass items and hand-painted Christmas ornaments. In 2023, I met two delightful young men from Biarritz in the Basque County region of France. After a friendly chat, I purchased their delicious regional ham (Bayonne Ham).

Stroll around the little Christmas village with a glass of warm mulled wine and know that of all the Paris Christmas markets you are visiting, this is the most elegant.

The Notre Dame Christmas Market 2024

• November 29, 2024 – December 25, 2024
• Location: Square René-Viviani near Shakespeare and Co. in the 5th arrondissement
• Métro: Saint-Michel, Cité
• Close By Christmas Must Sees: Hôtel de Ville’s Christmas Market, rue Galande

4. The Montmarte Paris Christmas Markets At Abbesses

Make a point of heading to Montmarte, get off the métro at Abbesses and find yourself in the midst of a delightful and tiny Paris Christmas market. The scent of mulled wine, raclette, and tartiflette will entice even those who aren’t hungry. The 15 -20 wooden chalets encircling the carousel are replete with items that are “Made in France.” It’s a great Paris Christmas market to find a gift for a loved one.

Of all the Paris Christmas markets, this one has a lovely, village atmosphere. It’s perfect.

Visiting The Abbesses Christmas Market

• December 9 to 31, 2024 (to be confirmed)
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m
• Location: In front of the Abbesses Metro Station in the 18th arrondissement
• Métro: Abbesses
• Close By Christmas Must Sees: Montmartre’s twinkling streets, the Wall of Love, and one of my favourite Paris streets, rue des Martyrs.

5. The Hôtel de Ville Christmas Market In Paris

I just love this Christmas market in Paris. Perhaps it is the antique carousel that plays Christmas tunes as children do the rounds for free or the perfect array of Christmas chalets selling mulled wine and handmade goods. Perhaps it is the forest of Christmas trees or the glorious Hôtel de Ville façade bejewelled with blue lights dotted with snowflakes tumbling to the ground. It’s magical and oh, so elegant. Wander through this Paris Christmas Market and delight in the ambience of Christmas in Paris.

Hotel de Ville Christmas Market 2024

• November 26, 2024 to December 31, 2024
• Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 am – 10 pm; Friday and Saturday 11 am -11 pm
• Location: rue de Rivoli in the 4th arrondissement
• Métro: Hôtel de Ville
• Paris Christmas Market 2024: a luge track and a climbing wall and visit Santa on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Once the school holidays have begun, Père Noël will be there daily.
• Close By Christmas Things To See: the window displays at BHV Marais Department Store and along rue des Francs Bourgeois, Ile Saint-Louis

6. The Alsatian Paris Christmas Market

Held just out front of the Gare de l’Est, the Alsatian Christmas Market brings a little taste of the Alsace region directly to Paris. This Paris Christmas market is considered the oldest Alsatian Christmas market outside of the region of Alsace.

When I think of Alsace, I think of Strasbourg and Colmar, the delicious taste of kougloff, one of my favourite pâtisseries, and bredeles, the Alsatian Christmas cookies. This market is full of regional specialities and a fabulous market for foodies!

This is the 41st year the Alsation market will be set up in Paris. Browse the stalls set out under the tent and walk away with that special gift for the gourmand on your Christmas list.

The Alsatian Christmas Market In Paris

• November 29, 2024 to December 15, 2024
• Paris Christmas Market Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Location: Gare de l’Est train station, place du 11 novembre 1918 in the 10th arrondissement
• Métro: Gare de l’Est
• Close By Christmas Things To See: Canal Saint Martin

7. The Largest Christmas Market In Paris: La Défense

The Paris Christmas market at La Défense is the largest of all the Christmas markets in Paris. There are close to 180 wooden chalets in 2024 set out along la Défense Esplanade and the twinkling Christmas lights create the seasonal ambience.

Getting to La Défense is a bit of a trek (8 minutes by métro from Etoile/ Charles de Gaulle station) but well worth it for a one-stop Christmas shopping experience!

Visiting La Défense Christmas Market in Paris

• November 14 to December 29, 2024
• Location: Esplanade de la Défense, just outside the city limits
• Métro: La Défense or RER A La Défense de Paris

Pop-Up Paris Christmas Markets 2024

1. Christmas Market Paris 2024: The Bastille Design Center

80 creators will be showcasing their fashion designs, jewellery, leather goods, and interior design at this 2-day pop-up Christmas Market in Paris in the 11th arrondissement. Don’t miss the DIY area!

Date and Hours of this Pop-up Paris Christmas Market: December 9 through December 10, 2023. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Location: 74 Boulevard Richard Lenoir, 75011 Paris

2. Eco – Paris Christmas Market at the REcyclerie

20+ artists will be showcasing their creations of pottery, ceramics, floral arrangements, candles, and artwork at this 2-day pop-up Christmas Market in Paris at the REcyclerie, an establishment known for its ecological bent.

Date and Hours of this Pop-up Paris Christmas Market: November 25 through November 26, 2023. Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: 83 Boulevard Ornano, 75018 Paris. (please watch for pickpockets at the metro entrance/ exit)

3. Africain A La Mas – Paris Christmas Market

Going strong since 2011, this African 1-day pop-up Christmas Market showcases clothing, jewellery, cosmetics, and art objects along with a number of stands offering traditional cuisine!

Date and Hours: December 9, 2023. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Location of this Pop-up Paris Christmas Market: 10/18 rue des Terres au curé, 75013 Paris.

4. A Japanese Christmas Market In Paris

Immerse yourself in the culture of Japan at Shizen, an enticing 2-day pop-up Christmas Market in Paris. Be prepared for traditional dances, talks, and performances. Why not participate in workshops on calligraphy and origami? 80 exhibitors will be exposing their handcrafted goods. And don’t miss the stands offering Japanese food! Oh là là!

Date and Hours: December 9 through December 10, 2023. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Location of this Pop-up Paris Christmas Market: La Cité Fertile, 14 Av. Edouard Vaillant, 93500, Pantin France (take line 7)

5. St-Germain Night Market

At this Christmas Market in Paris, find unique creators of jewellery, candles, floral arrangements, accessories, and gift ideas galore all set in an elegant and inviting atmosphere. The pop-up bar will be serving a variety of classic St-Germain cocktails such as St-Germain Spritz and St-Germain Mule. Have you tasted these before? St-Germain is a renowned French liqueur made with fresh, handpicked elderflowers. In true artisanal style, each bottle of St-Germain is numbered with the year the petals were collected. The St-Germain Night Market has cocktail-making/ mixology workshops too.

Entry: Entry to the market is free. Purchased tickets (from 8€) include one St-Germain cocktail. Alcohol-free cocktails are also available.

Date and Hours: December 9 through December 13, 2023. Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Location of this Pop-up Paris Christmas Market: La Maison des Métallos, 94 rue Jean-Pierre Tiimbaud, 75011, Paris.

FAQs  Christmas Markets Paris 2024

When do the Paris Christmas Markets start in 2024?

The earliest Paris Christmas market to open is The Magic of Christmas at the Tuileries Garden. It opens on November 16, 2024. The Saint Germain des Prés Christmas market opens on November 23, 2024. All other Paris Christmas markets are running in early December.

What are the dates of the Paris Christmas Markets?

Each Paris Christmas market has its own dates. A few open in late November while the majority open in early December. Most Paris Christmas markets run until Christmas or the end of December. A few Paris Christmas markets stay open until early January 2024. Check above for specific dates.

Where are the Paris Christmas Markets in 2024?

For the visitor to Paris, there are many markets in the central area. There is one at Hotel de Ville (4th arrondissement), the Tuileries Garden (1st arrondissement), Saint-Germain des Prés (6th arrondissement), and Square René-Viviani (5th arrondissement).

Paris Christmas Markets are also found in Montmartre (18th arrondissement), by Gare de l’Est (10th arrondissement), and La Défense (just outside city limits).

There are also many smaller pop-up Christmas markets in Paris and local neighbourhood markets.

What is the most famous Christmas Market in France?

The Christmas Market in Strasbourg is the oldest and largest Christmas Market in France. It is amazing and well worth a day trip from Paris.

Are Paris Christmas Markets open on Christmas Day?

Most Christmas markets and stores are closed in Paris on Christmas Day. Some smaller convenience grocery stores may be open in the morning on December 25.

Do you need a ticket to the Paris Christmas Markets?

One of the great things about the Paris Christmas Markets is that they are free to enter!

What are the best things to buy at the Paris Christmas Markets?

You could really do all your Christmas shopping at the Paris Christmas Markets! Artisanal and handmade goods are available such as hand-knit goods, carvings, paintings, etc. There are plenty of beautiful scarves and leather goods. Wine and champagne are available for purchase and of course a plethora of gourmet delights from all over France.

I hope you enjoy perusing the Paris Christmas markets as much as I do! You’re sure to eat well and walk away with a few Christmas gifts.

Until next time,

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