Looking for the best Christmas market in Paris? This map shows 8 Paris Christmas markets for 2026 with dates, exact locations and Google Maps or Waze directions to each one.
When do the Paris Christmas markets start in 2026? The first to open is La Magie de Noël in the Tuileries Garden on 14 November 2026, running until 3 January 2027. The Notre-Dame market in Square René Viviani runs from 26 November to 27 December 2026.
Which is the best Christmas market in Paris? The Tuileries is the biggest, with a Ferris wheel, rides and lots of food stalls, and is great for families. Notre-Dame is smaller, with around 40 French makers. For a village feel, try Place des Abbesses in Montmartre, and for Alsatian food, the market at Gare de l'Est.
The Tuileries and Notre-Dame dates are confirmed by the organisers. The others are provisional and marked as such. Check the organisers' announcements before visiting.
Event · Christmas market and fair
14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Paris's biggest Christmas market, in the Tuileries Garden near the Louvre. Christmas shopping, festive food and fairground rides including a Ferris wheel.
Event · Artisan market
26 Nov to 27 Dec 2026 · Mon to Thu and Sun 10:00-20:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-21:00
Around 40 French makers on the Left Bank, opposite Notre-Dame. Combine it with a walk through the Latin Quarter and along the Seine.
Event · City centre market
4 Dec 2026 to 4 Jan 2027 (provisional)
A central stop in front of the illuminated city hall. Continue into Le Marais for the evening.
Event · Neighbourhood market
24 Nov 2026 to 5 Jan 2027 (provisional)
Festive stalls by the church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Warm up afterwards in one of the neighbourhood's famous cafés.
Event · Neighbourhood market
4 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 (provisional)
A small market by the Saint-Michel fountain, easy to add to a Latin Quarter walk with Notre-Dame nearby.
Event · Riverside market
1 Dec 2026 to 8 Jan 2027 (provisional)
Go in the evening for Christmas lights, views of the Seine and the illuminated Eiffel Tower.
Event · Village market
19 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 (provisional)
Around 15 chalets on Place des Abbesses with French crafts and food. Walk up through Montmartre's streets to Sacré-Cœur afterwards.
Event · Regional market
2 to 18 Dec 2026 (provisional)
On the station forecourt, with Alsatian specialities, regional treats and gifts. The shortest market on this list, so plan for it.
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