Weekendo
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 in Île-de-France 2026
6 Christmas markets in Île-de-France in the 2026 season, in 3 towns and villages. For each one: dates, opening hours, entry and map, from official sources.
This weekend
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.
All markets
6 markets
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest Christmas market in Île-de-France?
La Magie de Noël at the Tuileries — Paris, 14 November – 3 January.
Which markets are open this weekend?
Paris La Défense Christmas Market (Puteaux (Paris La Défense)); La Magie de Noël at the Tuileries (Paris).
Are there free Christmas markets?
Yes, 6 of 6 have free entry, for example Paris La Défense Christmas Market (Puteaux (Paris La Défense)), La Magie de Noël at the Tuileries (Paris), Abbesses Christmas Market (Montmartre) (Paris).
By region
Brussels-Capital Region 5Wallonia 59Flanders 6East Belgium 8Belgian Ardennes 16Dutch Limburg 6Eifel and Aachen region 20North Rhine-Westphalia 31Lorraine 21Hauts-de-France 5Champagne-Ardenne 3
Near you
Brussels 38Antwerp 21Ghent 33Liège 60Namur 48Charleroi 44Mons 37Leuven 41Hasselt 47Maastricht 49Aachen 61Luxembourg 41Lille 19Cologne 31