They liven up the hearts of towns and villages once winter comes: the Christmas markets are back! Paris, La Défense but also Janvry or Pantin: find the Ile-de-France markets on the map and our subjective and non-exhaustive selection of events not to be missed.
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The essential
Between the Louvre and Concorde, the Tuileries Christmas market offers crafts, gastronomy, restaurants but also rides and fairground attractions. 80 chalets where you can shop and attractions to entertain you or experience thrills. A place to hang out with friends or family!
From November 16, 2024 to January 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
The Tuileries Christmas market in 2023
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© BRUNO LEVESQUE / MAXPPP
The biggest
250 chalets, a 450 m2 ice rink, illuminations, catering, more than a million visitors expected: the La Défense Christmas market is thinking big and has almost doubled its surface area compared to last winter . This year, Quebec City will be in the spotlight.
Until December 29, 2024.
- Monday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Tuesday December 24: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Monday December 25: closed
The Christmas market at the foot of the La Défense towers
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© BRUNO LEVESQUE / MAXPPP
The cutest
130 exhibitors will gather in Janvry during the last weekend of November and the first of December. The small town of Essonne demonstrates a lot of dynamism every year and was even elected “Wonderful Christmas Village” in 2018. Visits from Santa Claus, rides on a little train and rides are also planned for children.
November 29, 30, December 1, 6, 7 and 8.
Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Poster for the January 2024 Christmas market
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© Janvry Town Hall
The most greedy
Sauerkraut, spätzles, cold meats, gingerbread, kougelhopf, wines, liqueurs… Alsace is full of culinary specialties and they can all be found from November 29 to December 15 at the Gare de l'Est for the 42nd edition of the Alsace Christmas market.
Open from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The most unusual
A former SNCF station in Pantin transformed into a Christmas village. Every weekend, 80 eco-responsible and supportive creators come together. The promise of finding original gifts or enjoying the Nordic sauna and massage sessions offered for the occasion.
Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
