Christmas markets, activities in the parisian area

Now that december has started, the Christmas spirit is fully established. Joy is also in the alleys of Seine-Saint-Denis’s christmas markets! They are perfect to find presents, drink hot wine (with moderation), eat a waffle or a pancake or just walk around and have fun with your family.

This page is regularly updated but for safety reasons, please consult the official website of the City Hall before moving.

Date of the Christmas window illumination in the department stores in Paris

Christmas windows 2024 in Paris

• La Samaritaine lights up its Christmas window from November 8, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Theme: enchanted winter garden in collaboration with Thoiry
• BHV opens its Christmas windows from November 6, 2024 (rue de Rivoli). Theme: the enchanted world of Limistic
• Le Printemps (Paris 9e) unveils its windows from November 7 to December 31, 2024 on the theme of the Train. Le Printemps celebrates 100 years of Christmas window displays. In addition, you can visit the Printemps backstage area all year round.
• Galeries Lafayette Christmas begins on November 8, 2024 and runs until December 31, 2024. Celebrating 130 years! Theme: upcycled creation, responsible creation.
• Bon Marché Rive Gauche celebrates Christmas from 5pm on November 8, 2024. Christmas in Paris” theme
• Bercy Village offers you a luminous alley from mid-November until classes resume in January.

2024 -Illumination of the Champs Elysées Paris

The Champs-Elysées, will be illuminated from November 24, 2024 to January 1, 2025 from 5pm to 11:45pm (and all night on December 24 and 31). The avenue will be illuminated for 7 weeks. Tony Estanguet will launch the Christmas illuminations on November 24, 2024. 

Village offers a luminous alley from mid-November until classes resume in January.

Christmas in Paris 19th at the Pavillon des Canaux

• December 1, 2024: Pop Up designer market... free and wild - from 10 a.m.
• December 7 or 8: theme and day still to be decided.
• December 14, 2024: Queerxmas Pop-up by Calor Ultra Gliss - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (12 artists)

Christmas at Gare de l'Est - Paris 2024

From December 1 to 17, 2024 opening of the Alsatian Christmas Market. It is as usual installed on the square of the Gare de l'Est.

Christmas market in Paris Tuileries 2024

Visit the Jardin des Tuileries (Paris 1st - place de la Concorde) from November 16, 2024 to January 5, 2025 for the Christmas market, animations and ice rink.

Christmas markets in Paris - Hasard Ludique in 2024

Three Christmas markets are proposed on this place ! Rv at 128 av de Saint-Ouen 75018 Paris.

• The Latino Christmas market on Saturday, November 31 and Sunday, December 1, 2024 from12pm to 7pm.
• Marché Grrande Christmas market - women's and LGBTQI+ creations - weekend of December 7 and 8, 2024
• Tunis sur Seine Christmas market - with its Christmas souk - Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2024, from 12pm to 7pm
  + paying concert on Saturday December 14 from 7pm to 11pm.

Market at Paris La Défense!

From November 14, 2024 to Wednesday, December 29, 2024, a huge Christmas market opens on the esplanade at La Défense! There will be no fewer than 180 chalets, entertainment, illuminations and more.
We're not going to lie... Santa's chalet will be the most popular.

Christmas at the Puces de Saint-Ouen - Flea Market

Be sure to stop by the Puces de Saint-Ouen (Flea market) on weekends to hunt for rare items for Christmas. Open every Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Find the perfect present and decoration idea for christmas !

Big malls like Rosny 2, the Millénaire, Aéroville or Domus are open every Sundays during December. If you’re looking for an original present, you can also go and check the Saint Ouen Flea Market (For all tastes and all prices).

You need to have a break ? Have something to eat in the restaurants of the flea market district that offer a large choice : old and authentic one like the Picolo or La Chope des Puces.