Marché de Noël de la Défense
Open after ChristmasOpens early
Paris Christmas Markets 2026
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When are the Paris Christmas markets in 2026?
Paris has 16 Christmas markets in our directory. Last season most opened around 15 Nov and the last one closed on 4 Jan 2026; 2 stayed open after Christmas. All are free to enter.
Paris doesn't have one giant Christmas market but many smaller ones, from the big market at the La Défense business district to neighbourhood markets in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Montmartre and around the city's churches, plus the famous window displays of the Galeries Lafayette and Printemps department stores.
16Christmas markets
15 NovTypical opening (2025)
4 Jan 2026Last market closed
2Open after 25 Dec
All Christmas markets in Paris
Sorted by opening date. Dates shown are from the 2025–26 season unless 2026 dates are marked — check the official website before you go.
La Magie de Noël - Marché de Noël des Tuileries
Open into JanuaryOpens early
Notre-Dame Christmas Market
Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
Bastille Christmas Market
Eiffel Tower Christmas Market on Quai Branly
Hôtel de Ville Christmas Market
Japanese Christmas Market (Salon Idées Japon)
One Weekend
Jardins du Trocadero Christmas Market
Made in the 18th Christmas Market
Marché de Noël de Saint-Michel
Marché de Noël, 15th Arrondissement
Marché Saint-Eustache-Les Halles
Montmartre Christmas Market at Place des Abbesses
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
The Faeries of Auteil (Les Faeries d'Auteil)
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Paris?
We list 16 Christmas markets in Paris, including Marché de Noël de la Défense, La Magie de Noël - Marché de Noël des Tuileries, Notre-Dame Christmas Market and Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est. Some are small one-day or weekend events, so check the dates on each card.
When do the Paris Christmas markets open in 2026?
In 2025 the first market, Marché de Noël de la Défense, opened on 13 Nov 2025, and most were open by 15 Nov 2025. Expect similar timing in 2026: the first Sunday of Advent falls on 29 Nov 2026. Confirm on the official website before you book.
Are Paris's Christmas markets open after Christmas?
Yes — last season 2 markets stayed open after 25 December, including Marché de Noël de la Défense and La Magie de Noël - Marché de Noël des Tuileries. Most others closed on or before 28 Dec.
Are the Christmas markets in Paris free?
Yes, entry to the markets we list is free — you only pay for food, drinks and gifts. Many stalls serve mulled wine in a mug with a small deposit that you get back when you return it.