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Paris La Défense Christmas Market

Parvis de La Défense · Puteaux (Paris La Défense), France
Season12 November – 31 December 2026
Todayclosed
Entryfree
Whereoutdoors
The market is inside Greater Paris low-emission zone (ZFE)

A Crit'Air sticker is required — also for foreign cars. Order it only on the official website.

About

Among the towers of the business district, the La Défense forecourt turns into a sprawling village of chalets every winter. The organiser counts more than 300 stalls, from crafts to food specialities. New for 2026 is Le Sommet, a festive square with an ice rink, food and music that stays open a few days longer than the market. Entry is free and the site is easy to reach by metro, RER and tram. Late opening on Fridays and Saturdays makes it a good evening outing.

Opening hours

Le Sommet (festive square and ice rink) stays open until 3 January 2027 (1 January 15:00–23:00; Thursdays until 22:00). The special hours for 24, 25 and 31 December are listed under Le Sommet and most likely apply to the market too.

Monday11:00–21:00
Tuesday11:00–21:00
Wednesday11:00–21:00
Thursday11:00–21:00
Friday11:00–23:00
Saturday10:00–23:00
Sunday11:00–21:30
  • Thu 24 December — 11:00–18:00. Christmas Eve: early closing
  • Fri 25 December — 15:00–23:00. Christmas Day: opens in the afternoon
  • Thu 31 December — 11:00–18:00. Last day, early closing

Combine with

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A small village-style market on Place des Abbesses around the carousel. 2026 dates not yet published; usually late November to early January.

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Paris Notre-Dame Christmas Market

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About forty French artisans in Square René-Viviani, facing Notre-Dame, 26 November to 27 December 2026. Free entry.

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Vincennes Christmas Village

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Vincennes traders' Christmas village on Place Pierre-Sémard, 4 to 24 December 2026, daily 10:00–19:30. Free.

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