Before diving into our top picks, one thing is for sure: this winter, Paris is going all out. From Pantin to La Défense and the Tuileries, each spot is reinventing the codes to offer a true Christmas experience.
Cité Fertile: the eco-creative village that changes every weekend
Cité Fertile transforms Pantin into a little eco-creative town for the holidays. Here, it’s not a static market; it’s a vibrant village that changes every weekend, featuring nearly 80 rotating stalls that showcase responsible creators, supportive collectives, and food from around the world. From a Filipino market to an Algerian market, Kreyol Christmas, Oxfam & Singa meetups, and ongoing activities… Everything flows with an ultra participatory spirit. You’re not just visiting: you belong to this village for an afternoon or an evening, soaking up the atmosphere.
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The City of Christmas
La Cité Fertile
14, Avenue Edouard-Vaillant – Pantin (93)
Every weekend from November 22 to December 21, 2025
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La Villette: the most Swiss village in the capital
For its second edition, La Villette offers more than just a simple market: it creates a genuine Swiss village, complete with chalets, an ice rink, a sparkling light parade, and shows that brighten the day. On the Place de la Fontaine-aux-Lions, the pathways come alive just like in a cozy mountain resort. With handmade crafts, delicious treats, fun activities, and family moments, La Villette truly delivers the complete alpine village experience, Paris 19th district style—accessible, dazzling, and super Instagrammable!
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Christmas in La Villette
211, Avenue Jean Jaurès – 19th
From November 20 to December 28, 2025
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Town Hall: the enchanted village where you can get lost among the fir trees
This is probably one of the most immersive Christmas villages: the Town Hall transforms into a magical forest. Fir trees as far as the eye can see, fairy-tale pathways, wooden chalets, and treats at every turn… The atm .The atmosphere is almost dreamlike. Add to that the stands labeled “Made in Paris,” a municipal shop full of discoveries, workshops for children, letters to Santa, storytelling sessions, and even a life-sized LEGO exhibit: we are in a true little enchanted village, designed for both delight and dreaming.
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Enchanted Forest of the City Hall
29, Rue de Rivoli — 1st
From Friday, December 5, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Paris La Défense: the giant village at the foot of the Grande Arche
With its 7,500 m² and 300 snowy chalets, La Défense is no longer just a market: it’s an entire city dedicated to Christmas. At the foot of the Grande Arche, the walkways...They stretch out like miniature streets, each filled with artisans, winter food, gifts, lights, and sparkles. It’s clearly the giant village where you can find absolutely everything: from mulled wine to handcrafted creations, along with specialties from all over. A sure bet for an XXL immersion.
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Paris La Défense Christmas Market
Parvis de La Défense
Puteaux
From November 13 to December 28, 2025
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Tuileries: the most magical winter fair
More than just a market, the Tuileries set up each year a fair village where shopping, tastings, and attractions come together in a festive atmosphere like nowhere else in Paris. With over 80 chalets, a giant ice rink, carousels, games, and delicious treats (hot chocolate, waffles, churros…), everything is gathered for a moment that’s part winter stroll and part funfair. Here, the Christmas village is lively, noisy, joyful, bright, in short, totally magical.
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Tuileries Christmas Market
113, rue de Rivoli – 1st
From November 14, 2025 to January 4, 2026
Every day from 11 AM to 11:45 PM
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