The Christmas bells will ring again for the happiness of all! Read our guide about at Paris at Christmas 2025. To help you to prepare and enjoy this Year’s end Holidays in Paris 2025, 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.
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
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
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
Charming decorations in this pedestrian street in the Bercy Village at Easter Paris.
Christmas Tree and lights at Notre Dame 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
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
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
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Christmas in Paris at Disneyland
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, to January 7th,
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, to December 25th,– 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,
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 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
From 19 December to 22 December 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
From November 16th to December 27th,
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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