It's a comeback that many Parisians have been waiting for! Get ready: this year, the iconic Christmas market on the Champs-Élysées is making its grand return, after nearly 10 years away. From November 22, 2026 to January 4, 2027, the world's most famous avenue will be adorned with wonderful chalets, blending gastronomy and craftsmanship.
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Stopped in 2017, back in 2026
The story of the Christmas market on the Champs-Élysées is quite turbulent. In July 2017, the Paris Council voted unanimously to shut down this market — which had been run by fairground operator Marcel Campion since 2008 — because of its overly commercial character, far from a festive, traditional and artisanal atmosphere that the capital wanted to highlight. The fairground operators then set up at the Tuileries Christmas market, which will also take place from November 6, 2026 to January 8, 2027.
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Craftsmanship in the spotlight
What can you expect from this "new" Christmas market on the Champs-Élysées? A true return to basics, where tradition takes center stage. Now led by 2A Organisation and the Champs-Élysées Committee, the market aims to highlight product quality and origin, craftsmanship, and traditional skills. So you can expect something beautiful, delicious, and above all magical!
November 22nd will also be the day when the lights on the grand avenue will be turned on, definitively marking the start of the festive season. And from
November 12th, the largest Christmas market in Île-de-France located at La Défense, will welcome its first visitors. Get ready, Christmas is coming in giant strides !Voir cette publication sur Instagram
Christmas Market on the Champs-Élysées
Champs-Élysées — 8th arrondissement
November 22, 2026 to January 4, 2027