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opens Thu 12 November, 11:00
Paris La Défense Christmas Market
The largest Christmas market in the Paris region, at the foot of the Grande Arche, 12 November to 31 December 2026; Le Sommet area with ice rink until 3 January.
Christmas markets — France
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opens Thu 12 November, 11:00
opens Sat 14 November, 11:00
La Magie de Noël at the Tuileries
Christmas market and funfair in the Tuileries Garden by Place de la Concorde, 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, daily 11:00–23:45.
opens Wed 18 November, 11:00
Lille Christmas Village (Place Rihour)
Some 90 wooden chalets on Place Rihour, a stone's throw from the Grand'Place and its Ferris wheel, for six weeks.
opens Wed 18 November, 12:00
Lille Ferris Wheel (Grand'Place)
The 50 m Ferris wheel is back on the Grand'Place next to the giant tree until mid-January, turning until midnight.
opens Fri 20 November, 10:00
Abbesses Christmas Market (Montmartre)
A small village-style market on Place des Abbesses around the carousel. 2026 dates not yet published; usually late November to early January.
opens Fri 20 November, 11:00
Amiens Christmas Market
Over 100 chalets along nearly two kilometres, from Place René-Goblet to the town hall – one of the longest markets in the north.
opens Fri 20 November, 11:00
Metz Christmas Markets
More than 130 chalets spread over several squares in central Metz, with a Ferris wheel, viewing tower and a new ice trail.
opens Fri 20 November, 17:00
Place de la Comédie Christmas Market (Metz)
The lively corner of the Metz markets: food chalets in front of the Opéra-Théâtre, open in the evening on weekdays until 11 pm.
opens Sun 22 November, 10:00
Champs-Élysées Christmas Market
After almost ten years away, the market returns to the lower Champs-Élysées, 22 November 2026 to 4 January 2027. Free entry.
opens Mon 23 November, 11:00
Colmar Christmas Markets
Six Christmas markets in Colmar's old town, 23 November to 29 December 2026; gourmet market and Ferris wheel until 3 January.
opens Wed 25 November, 11:30
Reims Christmas Market
About 150 chalets on the Hautes Promenades near Reims-Centre station, with a Ferris wheel and a light show on the cathedral.
opens Thu 26 November, 10:00
Paris Notre-Dame Christmas Market
About forty French artisans in Square René-Viviani, facing Notre-Dame, 26 November to 27 December 2026. Free entry.
opens Fri 27 November, 12:00
Arras Christmas Market (Ville de Noël)
One of northern France's biggest Christmas markets, on the Grand'Place and Place des Héros, with Ferris wheel, ice rink and carousel.
opens Fri 27 November, 14:00
Strasbourg Christmas Market (Christkindelsmärik)
One of Europe's oldest Christmas markets (since 1570), spread over eight sites in the historic centre, 27 November to 24 December 2026.
opens Fri 27 November, 11:00
Valenciennes Christmas Village
Christmas chalets on Place d'Armes opposite the town hall, with a Ferris wheel on Place du Commerce and a carousel on Place du Marché-aux-Herbes.
opens Fri 4 December, 10:00
Vincennes Christmas Village
Vincennes traders' Christmas village on Place Pierre-Sémard, 4 to 24 December 2026, daily 10:00–19:30. Free.