Until December 25th, set off to explore stands showcasing the richness of French craftsmanship, thanks to the Notre-Dame Christmas Market organized by L’Art et la Seine. It’s a wonderful opportunity for the association to highlight talented artisans through dozens and dozens of French exhibitors. These artisans and creators are set up in the beautiful square René Viviani, just a stone's throw from the cathedral, and especially around the oldest tree in Paris !
A unique edition
Returning to a short circuit, the artisans and self-taught creators vendor.showcasing their creations, with ceramics, organic soaps, jewelry and even cutlery on the shelves. Eager to share their passion and introduce their work to the public, this event is a wonderful opportunity to meet the finest craftsmanship and add a touch of joy to the end of the year.
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And for this extraordinary year, these talented creators have designed unique pieces celebrating the reopening of Notre-Dame after a devastating fire and 5 years of restoration. Pendants shaped like gargoyles, mini reproductions of bas-reliefs and rose windows, it’s the perfect chance to find a somewhat original souvenir to commemorate your visit.
To top it all off, you can enjoy free activities for the whole family, including meetings with Santa Claus every day, to spark joy in your nephew's eyes who is still enchanted by the magic of the holidays. And for the adults, let’s indulge in some delicious regional culinary specialties offered by local artisans!
Talent.
A Year of Success
And one thing is for sure, for the market that has already opened its doors about fifteen days ago, success is already here. According to several vendors present this year, interviewed by Actu Paris, it's a true Christmas miracle unfolding thanks to the reopening of the historic building that overlooks the plaza.
Fermeture dimanche 23 décembre à 20h du magnifique marché de Noël de Notre-Dame de Paris square Viviani pic.twitter.com/XvybRGem1V
— Vincent Michel (@v_michel0007) December 21, 2018
Tourists and Parisians are out in big numbers to rediscover the cathedral, and they’re also taking a little stroll at the market, to the point where the paths at the market sometimes get completely blocked. This is fantastic news for the artisans, but we’d like to give you a heads-up: you might need to pack a little patience if you decide to visit.
Notre-Dame Christmas Market
Art and the Seine
Square René Viviani
2, rue du Fouarre – 5th
Until December 25, 2024
Every day from 10 AM to 8 PM
Until 9 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
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