village noel tour eiffel

Christmas Markets in Paris 2023 Guide (Events & Dates)

By: Author Sophie Nadeau

Posted on Last updated: 23rd January 2024

Categories CHRISTMAS , Paris

Last Updated on 23rd January 2024 by Sophie Nadeau

Jingle Bells has already been playing on the radio for a little while now and the smell of mulled wine is constantly in the air. If Europe is  the  place to head to for Christmas markets, then Paris is the crème de la crème. The name ‘City of Light’ really lives up to its name come Christmas time: enter the best of Christmas Markets in Paris !

Please note that ‘Christmas Market’ is known as a ‘Marché de Noël’ in French.

Things to know before visiting the Paris Christmas Markets

Jardin des tuileries christmas market, canopée des halles christmas market, hôtel de ville christmas market & village, notre dame de paris christmas market, place saint michel christmas market, saint-germain-des-prés christmas market, eiffel tower christmas market (village de noël du champ-de-mars), le marché de noël en alsace à paris at gare de l’est, alésia-leclerc christmas market, place des abbesses christmas market, la recyclerie, la défense christmas market, foires de saint-denis (saint-denis christmas market), provins christmas market.

The city is decked out in all things Christmas to the extent that you half expect Santa to pop out from the interior of a Parisian café at any moment. Although there are multiple Christmas markets throughout the city, notably the one close to the Champs Élysées, while the largest Christmas market in all of Europe is situated at la Défense.

Situated at the end of metro line 1 (the yellow line), it’s just 20 minutes away from the Parisian city centre. The largest Christmas Market inside the Paris Peripherique itself  is that of Jardin des Tuileries, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris.

For several years now, there’s been no market along the Champs Élysées due to a dispute between the organiser and the city of Paris.

Otherwise, it’s worth noting that other festive fun to be had in Paris includes checking out the window displays of the ‘Grands Magasins’ or going in search of some of the biggest and most decorated ‘Sapins de Noël’ ( Christmas Trees ) in the city.

While traditional Christmas Markets typically make you pay a deposit fee of €1 to rent a plastic cup (and more for a mug) for your vin chaud, none of the Christmas Markets in Paris that I’ve been to have required this. Though some stalls accept cards, it’s always good to bring some extra cash along, just in case!

Christmas Markets in 1st Arrondissement, Paris

Christmas market dates: Saturday 18th November – Sunday 7th January 2024

If you’re looking for a truly French Christmas Market experience, then the festive event at the Jardin des Tuileries is the perfect place to begin. Please just note that this is probably the busiest Christmas Market in Paris and you’ll definitely find yourself in large crowds if you visit during the weekends and evenings!

Situated in the 1st arrondissement and not far from the Louvre Museum, the Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market event is held where the summer funfair is held during the warmer months of the year.

The largest market inside the Paris peripherique, in 2019 the 500 metre squared area hosts a selection of stalls selling everything from handcrafted goods to traditional Christmas market food (raclette, vin chaud, hot cider, and the like).

There’s also a wide selection of funfair rides, including a giant Ferris wheel where you can enjoy views of the Tuileries Gardens, and all the way to the Eiffel Tower. Most vendors at this Christmas Market accept card payments, though it’s always worth having a little bit of cash handy.

Christmas market dates: In 2023, there unfortunately doesn’t appear to be a Christmas market at Les Halles.

A smaller Christmas market is held at the largely underground complex of Les Halles shopping complex. Situated on the right bank of the River, the Bavarian-style chalets at this Christmas market number just a few dozen.

Visit the Canopée des Halles Christmas Market during opening hours and you can expect to find a wide array of gifts and souvenirs for sale, as well as several food stalls selling various winter-themed food.

Though the Canopée des Halles Market is a delight to pass through if you’re in the area (particularly considering the oversized Christmas tree in the middle of Les Halles), I would personally prioritise other Parisian Christmas over this one. Nearby, rue Montorgueil annually hosts some of the best Christmas illuminations that the city has to offer.

Christmas Markets in 4th arrondissement, Paris

Christmas market dates: Friday 1st – Saturday 30th December

Though one of the smaller events in the city, the Hôtel de Ville Christmas Village is organised by the City of Paris and is one of the more magical events in Le Marais district of the city. It’s one of my personal favourite events in Paris as there’s always free activities.

Featuring a multitude of carousels and Christmas trees, there are also a select handful of stalls selling products specifically made in Paris! Please note that while once upon a time there was an ice skating rink at Hôtel de Ville, this has since been replaced with the Christmas Village.

There aren’t a huge number of stalls at this Christmas Market stalls here, though the ones that do exist have a particular focus on artisanal goods. Every year there’s an annual free activity and this year is sledding and rock climbing.

I particularly recommend checking out this market at night time as it is incredibly gorgeous when bathed in the light of all of the illuminations.

Christmas Markets in the 5th arrondissement, Paris

Christmas market dates: Friday 8th – Monday 25th December

One of the prettiest public squares in Paris is that of Square René-Viviani. Situated in the Latin Quarter and not far away from the world-famous Shakespeare and Co English language bookshop, in 2019 this is where the annual Notre Dame Christmas Market is to be held.

Overlooking the grand ecclesiastical building itself (which sadly can’t currently be visited due to a terrible fire in April 2019 and is currently undergoing renovations) , around a dozen artists and creators’ stalls will be set up.

Selling everything from handcrafted jewellery to macarons, pretzels, and plenty of vin chaud, the festive event is widely regarded to be one of the best Christmas Markets in Paris.

Christmas Markets in the 6th arrondissement, Paris

Home to a handful of Bavarian style chalets and lying in the shadow of the illustrious Saint Michel Fountain, one of the more beautiful Christmas Markets in Paris is that which is held in Place Saint Michel , just a stone’s throw away from the River Seine. 

Christmas market dates: Saturday 25th November – Sunday 31st December

Situated in the 6th arrondissement of the city and under the shadow of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés Abbey (i.e. the oldest church in Paris) , there’s no denying the magic of this smaller Parisian Christmas market, particularly come nightfall when the entire area is illuminated with thousands of twinkling lights.

In total, there are a few dozen Bavarian style chalet stalls selling all kinds of goods from eat-on-the-spot foodie products (think tartiflette, churros, crêpes, and vin chaud) , as well as a whole host of artisanal and luxurious gifts and handcrafted goods.

As of 2023, the stalls of this Christmas Market have been switched from white ones to traditional wooden chalets, thus making the market even more aesthetically pleasing. Read more: How to visit the Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market

Christmas Markets in the 7th arrondissement, Paris

Christmas market dates: To be confirmed, last year’s dates were November 19th 2022 – January 8th 2023

One of the most iconic Christmas markets in Paris is that held in the 7th arrondissement beneath the Eiffel Tower, i.e. La Tour Eiffel. Taking place right up until the beginning of January each year, this fun and festive event can be found along Quai Branley, in the shadow of the famous Parisian monument. Winter chalets can be found selling everything from traditional Christmas market foods to unique and unusual gifts.

Christmas Markets in the 10th arrondissement, Paris

Christmas Market dates: December 1st – December 17th 2023

Steps away from the entryway to Gare de l’Est train station, in the 10th arrondissement of Paris , the very first Alsace-themed Christmas market outside of the Alsace region has been held annually for well over thirty-five years.

Set underneath a covered marquee (making this the perfect rainy day Christmas Market), just over a dozen stalls sell all kinds of foodie related produce originating from Eastern France are present at the Gare de l’Est Christmas Market in Paris .

Included in this is Munster cheese, plenty of gingerbread, as well as a whole host of other sweet delights. Other highlights include plenty of stalls selling Alsatian wines and other liqueurs.

It’s worth noting that while there are plenty of foodie gifts for sale, there’s no hot food for sale, nor is there little by way of products to buy that aren’t food or drink!

Christmas Markets in the 14th arrondissement, Paris

Christmas market dates: To be confirmed, last year’s dates were December 3rd to December 5th 2022

One of the most charming and off-the-beaten Christmas Markets in Paris is that of Alésia-Leclerc, which is tucked away in the very heart of the city’s 14th arrondissement . Known as Marché de Noël Alésia-Leclerc, the event takes place over just one weekend, typically the first weekend of December.

Christmas Markets in the 18th arrondissement, Paris

Christmas market dates: November 25th – December 31st

One of the smallest Christmas Markets in Paris takes place on the Place des Abbesses, directly in front of the garden where the I Love You Wall is located. The annual event takes place from the end of November to the end of December and sees around 15 stalls erected around a central carousel.

As well as food stands, there are a number of wooden chalets selling ‘Made in France’ products such as jewellery and clothing. Discover more about the Abbesses Christmas Market here.

Christmas market dates: To be confirmed, last year’s dates were the weekends of the 26 and 27 November, 3 and 4 December, 10 and 11 December, 17 and 18 December 2022

Those who enjoy eco-friendly and sustainable Christmas Markets will be delighted to discover La REcyclerie, a festive event which takes place on the former railway tracks of La Petite Ceinture (an abandoned railway system that once looped its way around Paris) .

In the festive period, La REcyclerie offers a few different themed weekends where you can buy cool and quirky gifts and souvenirs. The first weekend is on the first weekend of December and will cover a themed event, the second weekend is a Japanese themed market, while the third weekend of December will see an eco-feminist event hosted at La REcyclerie.

Christmas Markets in Île de France (close to Paris)

Christmas market dates: Thursday 16th November – Wednesday 27th December

Cheers! Pick up a glass of mulled wine and portion of churros as the largest Christmas market in Europe and one of the best Christmas markets close to Paris. The la Défense Christmas market has everything.

From Canadian maple syrup goods to Hoverboard testing to small jewellery gifts, there’s no shortage of unique gift ideas. There’s even a Quebec themed chalet selling Canadian foodie stuff such as poutine and beavertails!

In fact, with over 300 traditional wooden chalets providing all manner of gifts, foods, and experiences, I can almost guarantee that you’ll find something to interest you!

And if you’re looking to experience some truly unique vin chaud or traditional Alsatian food while at the Market, there’s plenty of opportunities to eat at the market itself (including chic mulled wine and Cuban mulled wine)!

Christmas market dates: To be confirmed, last year’s dates were December 12th & December 19th 2022

Lying in the shadow of the illustrious Saint Denis Basilica, where many Kings of France are now interred, the Foires de Saint-Denis is a traditional Christmas Market. There are dozens of stalls selling unique and handmade gifts, as well as an ice skating rink.

Christmas market dates: Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December

One of the most magical Christmas Markets in the Île de France region is that of the Provins Christmas Market. The town of Provins itself is one of the most magical towns close to Paris and is characterised by its timber-framed houses and medieval architecture.

Every December (typically on the second week of December), there is a Christmas Market held in the town. The Christmas Market is for only one weekend and, once there, you’ll discover a number of food and drink chalets, as well as stalls where you can purchase unique gifts and souvenirs.

Enjoyed reading about the best Christmas Markets in Paris? Pin this article now, read it again later:

And if you want to brush up on your French, check out this  French Christmas Vocabulary !

Psst. If you’re planning to visit Paris, then we’ve created a gorgeous 100+ page eBook full of beautiful photos and insider tips by a local. Included you’ll find hidden gems, arrondissement guides, walking tours, suggested itineraries, and more. Find more information here.

Sophie Nadeau loves dogs, books, travel, pizza, and history. A Francophile at heart, she runs solosophie.com when she’s not chasing after the next sunset shot or consuming something sweet. She splits her time between Paris and London and travels as much as she can! Subscribe to Sophie’s YouTube Channel.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .

Wednesday 3rd of November 2021

When do these Markets typically close for the season? Are they open between Boxing Day and Epiphany?

Sophie Nadeau

Tuesday 16th of November 2021

Thank you for your message! In Paris, the Christmas Markets tend to run right through up until the first few days of January. Boxing Day is not a public holiday/ celebrated in France. Instead, most people celebrate Christmas on the 24th and 25th December (the main meal and present opening is usually on the evening of the 24th). I'll update this guide in the next few days with the 2021-2022 Christmas Market dates. :)

Fun & Free Christmas Activities in Paris for the holiday season | solosophie

Tuesday 5th of December 2017

[…] Read more: Best Christmas markets in Paris. […]

• Virginia Beach
• History & facts
• Famous people
• Famous landmarks
• AI interviews
• Science & Nature
• Tech & Business

Discover something new everyday

• Famous places
• Food & Drinks
• Tech & Business

Paris - Activities & things to do

The 5 Best Christmas Markets in Paris

by Daniil Silantev - Unsplash

Read Next →

Top 8 Paris Walks

Top 10 Things To Do On Your Birthday in Paris

Top Activities & Things to do in Chinatown Paris

Champs Élysées Christmas Market – by ErasmusOfParis – Wikimedia Commons

1. Le Village de Noël at Les Halles in Paris

by Guilhem Vellut – Wikimedia Commons

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

When: late november to late december, where: fontaine des innocents, place joachim du-bellay, metro station: les halles, 2. marché de noël champs élysées in paris.

When: November 15th to January 4th

Where: champs-élysées, paris, france, metro station: champs-élysées, 3. village de noël at champs de mars in paris.

Ank Kumar , CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

When: Mid to late December

Where: champs de mars, eiffel tower, metro station: bir-hakeim, 4. marché de noël at notre dame in paris.

by Victoriaproko – Wikimedia Commons

When: Middle of December to Christmas Eve

Where: square rené viviani, 2 rue du fouarre, paris, france, metro station: maubert-mutualité, 5. reims christmas market near paris.

by Tangopaso – Wikimedia Commons

Where: Reims, France

Train or car only.

Planning a trip to Paris ? Get ready !

These are  Amazon’s best-selling  travel products that you may need for coming to Paris.

• The best travel book : Rick Steves – Paris 2023 –  Learn more here
• Fodor’s Paris 2024 –  Learn more here

Travel Gear

• Venture Pal Lightweight Backpack –  Learn more here
• Samsonite Winfield 2 28″ Luggage –  Learn more here
• Swig Savvy’s Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle –  Learn more here

Check Amazon’s best-seller list for the most popular travel accessories. We sometimes read this list just to find out what new travel products people are buying.

Natalie is a film photographer and is fascinated by both humans and astrology. She enjoys roaming the streets of Paris by foot, and is inspired by the city’s timeless, Bohemian flair and the soul in districts such as Le Marais and Menilmontant.

Hello & Welcome

Free walking tours in Paris

Top 5 Tours & Sightseeing in Paris

• Tickets for Louvre Museum
• Musée d'Orsay Reserved Access
• Free Montmartre Tour
• Guided Tour of the Eiffel Tower + Summit access
• Arc de Triomphe: Skip The Line + Rooftop Access

with GetYourGuide and Tiqets

Popular Articles

Top 20 Streets to See in Paris

Paris in two days

Top 15 Things to do Around the Eiffel Tower

The Best Way to Visit Paris Museums

Top 15 Fashion Stores in Le Marais

Visit europe with discover walks.

• Paris walking tours
• Montmartre walking tour
• Lisbon walking tours
• Prague walking tours
• Barcelona walking tours
• Private tours in Europe
• Privacy policy

© 2024 Charing Cross Corporation

Eiffel Tower at Christmas: Everything To See and Do

Paris has long been referred to as both “the City of Love” and “the City of Light.” As a city that’s full of love and light, it may come as no surprise that a visit to Paris during the holiday season is as romantic as it is festive. 

Its most iconic landmark, la Tour Eiffel (or the Eiffel Tower in English) is the ultimate place to visit during the winter months, especially around Christmas. So if you’re planning to visit Paris and the Eiffel Tower in winter, there are plenty of festive experiences you can enjoy during this most wonderful time of the year.

Christmas at the Eiffel Tower

The Iron Lady celebrates the Christmas season in the most spectacular way! While there’s something magical and awe-inspiring about seeing the tower at any time of year, it’s especially so around the holidays. 

In winter, both the Eiffel Tower and its gardens turn into an enchanting winter wonderland filled with festivities, merriment, lights, and holiday spirit. And it’s something we should all experience at least once in our lives.

Here are a few of the Eiffel Tower festivities I recommend.

1. Eiffel Tower Christmas market

Set along the Champs de Mars, the Eiffel Tower Christmas market is a place where locals and tourists alike can peruse vendor stalls, sample treats at the food stands, and sip on hot mulled wine, all while in the presence of the Eiffel Tower. Visiting this festive Christmas Village is the epitome of a Parisian Christmas. It’s held from early until late December.

Guests at the Christmas market can also go ice skating and, most exciting of all, do so at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. If you happen to be here at night during the holidays, you can also enjoy a special, dazzling light show — but more on Christmas lights in Paris below.

Write your own Eiffel Tower Christmas story on a tour

2. garden of lights at the eiffel tower.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by La tour Eiffel (@toureiffelofficielle)

Make sure you set aside some time to stroll through the gardens around the Eiffel Tower . The trees will be aglow with lights that make the whole place look like a storybook, and it’s the perfect place for a wintry stroll. 

If you need to warm up after your walk, head inside the cozy transparent dome you’ll find at the base of the tower. You can also order some snacks, sweets, and warm beverages at the terrace bar.

3. Santa at the Eiffel Tower

Santa Claus, Kris Kringle, Saint Nick — there are so many names for Santa. In France, he’s called Père Noël, which translates to Father Christmas. When you visit the Eiffel Tower during the holidays, don’t be surprised if you see this jolly old elf walking around. 

You can take photos with Père Noël and let him know what present you want for Christmas. It’s a great memory for the whole family, especially the little ones.

4. A festive Eiffel Tower Guided Climb

An Eiffel Tower Guided Climb is the best way to get the most out of your experience at the city’s most enchanting landmark, especially during the holiday season. You’ll be led up to the first and second levels where you can enjoy the exhibits, visit the gift shop, and most importantly, learn all about the tower along the way from your expert guide.

If you choose to visit the Eiffel Tower summit , you’ll be treated to some of the best views of Paris. Just think of all the Christmas lights you’ll be able to view from the top as the City of Light sparkles even more over the holidays.

While the Eiffel Tower is a must-visit attraction in Paris, there are many other wonderful sites you should see around Christmastime.

Where to find Christmas lights in Paris

The City of Lights is the most decked out in lights during the holiday season. Everywhere you go, you’ll see spectacular displays illuminating the streets. As you stroll down the Champs-Élysées , for example, your eyes will be treated to the glow of over a million twinkling lights. You can catch the display along Paris’s most famous avenue between late November and early January.

From the Champs-Élysées, take a detour down Avenue Montaigne, which is also transformed with lights. While this Parisian street isn’t as colorful as the Champs-Élysées, you’ll still enjoy the elegant white lights all around you. It’s truly a special experience!

Be sure to head to the banks of the Seine for the one of the best views in Paris. Here, you can see the Eiffel Tower twinkling after sunset. You can catch the Eiffel Tower light show every hour from dusk until 11:45 p.m.

Looking for more to do in Paris for the holidays?

There are plenty of holiday activities around Paris beyond the lights and the Eiffel Tower. You can see a ballet, even though it may not be the “Nutcracker.” There are several Christmas concerts at cathedrals around Paris. And, of course, you’ll want to pick up something festive from a local pâtisserie — the bûche de Noël is the classic Christmas dessert in France, a large cake shaped like a Swiss roll and coated in hazelnutty chocolate.

But if you don’t have time to do everything, here are my top three things to do in Paris for Christmas besides the lights and the Eiffel Tower.

1. Shopping in Paris

If you enjoy shopping, then you will love shopping during the holiday season in Paris. Find a one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone (or yourself) at one of the many department stores, shops, or boutiques around the city. 

Tip: If you’re looking for discounts, the word to keep an eye out for is “soldes,” which means “sales,” and is often posted outside stores in bold, large letters.

2. Christmas window displays

As you shop, don’t miss the cheerful window displays at department stores like Galeries Lafayette , the Printemps store on Boulevard Haussmann, and Bon Marché. The over-the-top Christmas windows are absolutely delightful. 

Even if you’re not much of a shopper, it’s worth checking out the Paris window displays at Christmas — this is very much a “bucket list” holiday activity in Paris. Best of all, it’s free!

3. Christmas markets (Marchés de Noël) in Paris

No trip to Europe during the holiday season isn’t complete without a visit to a Christmas market, and that is especially true for Paris. Sip some mulled wine, get a few fresh roasted chestnuts (they’re really popular here), and browse among the many stalls. Each is festively decorated, and you’ll find unique items you won’t find anywhere else.

Don’t know where to start? Here are some of the best Christmas markets in Paris:

• Marché de Noël Paris Notre Dame
• Abbesses Christmas Market at Montmartre 
• La Defense Christmas Market
• Tuileries Garden Christmas Market
• Christmas Market on Place de La Bastille

How to prepare for winter weather in Paris

While planning what to pack for your trip to Paris in the winter, you’ll want to bring plenty of layers as well as hats, gloves, boots, and a warm jacket. Additionally, consider packing an umbrella for any rainy winter days, or you may need to buy one here.

The average temperatures in Paris can range between 36 degrees Fahrenheit as a low and 46 degrees Fahrenheit as a high during the winter months. The chilly air can be a bit uncomfortable to walk in, especially on a windy or rainy day. 

If you’re climbing the Eiffel Tower in winter (or taking the elevator up), remember that it’s colder the higher you go, and there’s wind up there, too. Please check the weather forecast, and bring a jacket to stay bundled up.

We have more tips for visiting the Eiffel Tower in winter — and in spring, summer, and fall — in our guide to visiting the Eiffel Tower in every season .

Is the Eiffel Tower at Christmas worth it? Yes!

Despite the possibilities of colder temperatures during your visit, Paris is one of the best cities to explore during the winter months, and spending the holidays here, with the Eiffel Tower glowing and chestnuts roasting, will be as festive and romantic as you could ever imagine.

Have you ever wondered how the tower gets its lights for Christmas and other occasions? Check out our behind-the-scenes story on how the Eiffel Tower is lit for special events .

Tour the tower

Related guides.

Best Views of the Eiffel Tower: 6 Top Spots for Photos

Everything You Can See From the Eiffel Tower (All 3 Levels)

Paris Architecture: 5 Must-Sees Compared to the Eiffel Tower

• Interviews et Videos
• Coronavirus
• À la maison
• Saint-Valentin
• Saint-Patrick
• Nuit des musées
• Fête des mères
• Fête de la Musique
• L'été à Paris
• Journées du Patrimoine
• Nuit Blanche
• Noël et Fêtes
• Nouvel An Chinois

Le Marché de Noël 2023 de la tour Eiffel : artisanat, ateliers & surprises au 1er étage du monument

Alors que les festivités de fin d'année sont déjà bien entamées dans la capitale, le meilleur reste à venir ... Vous les avez découvert au Jardin des Tuileries , au pied de Notre Dame ou encore à Saint Germain-des-Prés ... Aujourd'hui c'est au tour de la tour Eiffel de dévoiler son marché de Noël ! Du 14 décembre 2023 au 15 janvier 2024 , le premier étage de la Dame de Fer se métamorphosera en un paysage hivernal d'altitude, avec vue sur la Ville Lumière, et accueillera une dizaine de chalets aux nuances bleues et blanches trônant parmi des sapins lumineux.

Sur une terrasse de 200 m² , les visiteurs pourront déambuler entre ces charmants cabanons en bois thématiques, et découvrir une myriade de produits locaux de la Guilde des artisans de la tour Eiffel, d' idées cadeaux et de gourmandises. Du miel de châtaignier à la rillette de truite, chaque délice a été sélectionné pour vous régaler comme il se doit lors de votre flânerie enchantée. 

Et la fête ne s'arrête pas là ! Les plus jeunes auront l'occasion de participer à des ateliers de décoration de pain d'épices et même de s'aventurer au coeur d'un parcours de miroirs déformants . Cerise sur le gâteau, le Père Noël lui-même fera une escale au premier étage de la tour Eiffel, les 16 et 17 décembre, puis tous les jours du 20 au 24 décembre. Un photocall immortalisera ces moments magiques.  

• À lire aussi
• Bons plans de la semaine du 6 au 12 mai 2024 à Paris : sorties gratuites ou pas chères
• Que faire en mai 2024 à Paris et en Île-de-France ? Nos bons plans et idées sorties à découvrir
• Dans moins de 100 jours, Paris réunira le monde ! Un chapitre historique, à écrire ensemble

Impossible de quitter le Marché de Noël de la tour Eiffel sans avoir trempé vos lèvres dans l'une des boissons chaudes (vin chaud, chocolat chaud, café, thé, irish coffee ...) proposées sur la terrasse, ou d'avoir craqué pour de délicieuses galettes de sarrasin, crêpes et autres friandises de fêtes !

Un évènement à na pas manquer cette saison !

Référencez votre établissement, cliquez ici Communiquez sur votre évènement, cliquez ici

Dates et Horaires Du 14 décembre 2023 au 14 janvier 2024

Lieu Tour Eiffel 5, avenue Anatole-France 75007 Paris 7

Infos d’accessibilité

Accès Métro et RER : Ligne 6 ou 9 station "Trocadéro" Ligne 6 station "Bir-Hakeim" RER C station "Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel"

Tarifs Billet enfant (4 à 11 ans) escaliers à partir de : 2,8€ Billet jeune (12 à 24 ans) escaliers à partir de : 5,6€ Billet adulte escaliers à partir de : 11,3€

Site officiel www.toureiffel.paris

Plus d'informations Atelier de décoration de pain d’épices plusieurs fois par jour, sur inscription sur place, selon les places disponibles (10€ par enfant) Présence du Père Noël les 16 et 17 décembre, puis tous les jours du 20 au 24 décembre - 10h à 18h en semaine et de 10h à 20h les week-ends

La magie des fêtes de fin d’année s’empare de la Tour

Lundi 5 décembre 2022

Modifié le : 14/12/22

La tour Eiffel est en fête dès le début du mois de décembre ! A la redescente de votre visite, rendez-vous au 1er étage pour découvrir notre terrasse chaleureuse et faire une halte festive. Plongez dans l’esprit des fêtes de fin d’année. 

Au menu, crêpes ou gaufres, raclette, chocolat ou vin chaud, rencontres avec le père Noël, photocall et vue imprenable sur Paris !

Bienvenue sous le dôme transparent

Véritable cocon à 57m de hauteur, aux tons blanc, doré et vert, un dôme transparent et son bar central vous accueillent pour une pause bien méritée. Profitez-en pour faire un peu cocooning hivernal sous les plaids tout en savourant une boisson chaude réconfortante.

A l’extérieur, des plats gourmands et locaux, dont certains ont été sélectionnés parmi la Guilde des artisans de la tour Eiffel, vous sont proposés à emporter. Au choix, salé et/ou sucré : assiette pomme de terre/raclette composée d’un fromage de Savoie ou d’Ile-de-France, crêpes, gaufres et confiseries de fêtes. 

Le père Noël sera présent pour petits et grands

Les familles ne manqueront pas le père Noël qui sera présent au 1er étage les 7, 10, 11 et 14 décembre puis tous les jours du 17 au 24 décembre * avant d’entamer sa tournée de cadeaux… 

Il se fera un plaisir de poser avec vous, devant le photocall de rêve situé sur la terrasse ou à l’intérieur du Pavillon Ferrié qui se trouve à deux pas de la terrasse.  * de 10h à 18h en semaine et de 10h à 20h les week-ends.

Madame Brasserie, le rendez-vous chic et gourmand

En complément de votre visite ou pour un moment d'exception, venez vous régaler avec la cuisine contemporaine, saine et responsable, de Thierry Marx chez Madame Brasserie , au 1er étage, tout en contemplant Paris ou la structure de la tour Eiffel. Réservez vite votre déjeuner ou votre dîner pendant la période des fêtes ! Le lounge de Madame Brasserie vous attend également à tout moment de la journée (sans réservation) pour un petit déjeuner, un déjeuner sur le pouce ou pour boire simplement un verre.

Attention, la réservation chez Madame Brasserie n'inclut pas la visite de la tour Eiffel mais seulement l'ascension jusqu'au 1er étage.

Ramenez un peu de tour Eiffel à la maison

Vous êtes en manque d’idées pour Noël ? Avant de repartir, pensez à passer dans une de nos boutiques officielles qui regorge de suggestions lumineuses à mettre sous le sapin, pour le plus grand plaisir des amoureux de la Tour. Découvrez notamment notre sélection de produits exclusifs portant la marque Tour Eiffel, riche du savoir-faire français. Vous ne les trouverez nulle part ailleurs. Des classiques tours miniatures, boules à neige aux tote-bags en passant par les accessoires de papeterie et les mugs.

Autre exclusivité, les macarons Pierre Hermé qui sont disponibles au 2ème étage et au 1er étage, notamment deux recettes exclusives et chocolatées imaginées l’an dernier par Pierre Hermé pour la tour Eiffel Jardin de la Tour Eiffel et Jardin sur la Seine… Ils ne vous laisseront pas de marbre !  

Nouvelle offre disponible en ligne ! Vous pouvez désormais réserver en ligne sur le site officiel un billet couplé « sommet par ascenseurs + coupe de champagne* ». L’occasion de célébrer avec des bulles votre visite tout au sommet de la Ville lumière ! *Billet adulte uniquement, réservation d’un créneau de visite entre 10h et 21h00.

Cet article vous a plu ? Partagez-le

Réserver un billet

Gagnez du temps, achetez en ligne.

Horaires & Tarifs

Aujourd'hui : 09:30 - 00:00

Tarif : 29.40€

Découvrez la visite ascensionnelle la plus spectaculaire de Paris au tarif maximum de 29.40€ (billet adulte, accès sommet par ascenseurs).

Sur la même thématique

Shopping : nos idées cadeaux pour Noël

Tout savoir sur la tour Eiffel de nuit

Les escaliers : découvrez la tour Eiffel autrement !

• Tarifs & Horaires
• Plan d'accès
• Haut de page

• Le Parisien Étudiant
• Palmarès des Lycées
• Parcoursup 2024
• Annuaire de formations
• Guide des métiers
• Universités
• Salons étudiants
• Brevet 2024
• Résultats des examens
• Résultats du Bac
• Résultats du Bac techno
• Résultats du Bac pro
• Résultats du Brevet
• Résultats du BTS
• Exemple de CV
• Lettre de motivation
• Entretien d'embauche
• Stage de 3ème
• Etudiant entrepreneur
• Rapport de stage
• Argent - Prêts
• Bourses d'étude
• Logement étudiant
• Contacter la rédaction
• Le Parisien - À la une
• 77 - Seine-et-Marne
• 92 - Hauts-de-Seine
• 93 - Seine-Saint-Denis
• Val-de-Marne
• Val-d'Oise
• Transports IDF
• Faits divers
• Européennes 2024
• Présidentielle 2027
• International
• JO Paris 2024
• MMA - Arts martiaux mixtes
• Pouvoir d'achat
• Consommation
• Entreprises & start-up
• Vie de bureau
• Environnement
• Bien manger
• Télévision & médias
• Sorties IDF & Oise
• Charente-Maritime
• Eure-et-Loir
• Haute-Garonne
• Pyrénées-Orientales
• Seine-Maritime
• Le Parisien Week-end
• Le Parisien Jardin
• Le Parisien Jeux
• Codes promo
• Food-checking
• Newsletters

Village de Noël de la Tour Eiffel

Événement terminé • Du samedi 16 décembre 2023 au dimanche 7 janvier 2024 • Tour Eiffel - Champs de Mars, Paris (75007)

Infos pratiques

Coups de projecteur.

Les autres Divers à Paris

Participez !

Top billetterie, proposé par notre partenaire.

• Sorties famille
• Sorties culturelles

Marché de Noël de la Tour Eiffel - Paris

• Noël enfant
• Fêtes, festivals, salons
• Île-de-France
• Sortie Noël

© Adobe Stock

Tour Eiffel 75000 Paris

Information d'accès : Champs de Mars, Paris Métro : Ligne 9 Station Trocadéro, Ligne 6 Station Bir-Hakeim, Ligne 8 Station Ecole Militaire RER C : Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel

Site : https://parisjetaime.com/article/les-marches-de-noel-paris-a018

Signaler une erreur Dernière mise à jour le 01/01/2024 à 04h30

Fête des lanternes - Parc de la Villette

Coloriage à imprimer : Le réveillon du Nouvel An

Coloriage du film Le retour de Mary Poppins - La folle balade à bicyclette avec Mary

Coloriage à imprimer: imagier du 31 décembre

Coloriage du film Le retour de Mary Poppins - Prendre un bain avec Mary, c'est autre chose !

Les plus beaux marchés de Noël

Marché de Noël d'Amiens

Marché de Noël de Montbéliard

Marchés de Noël de Colmar

Marché de Noël de Mulhouse

Paris & Ile de France ▼

Arrondissements de paris, ile-de-france, métropoles ▼, montpellier, villes & communes ▼, agenda des communes, auvergne-rhône-alpes, bourgogne-franche-comté, centre-val-de-loire, hauts-de-france, nouvelle-aquitaine, pays de la loire, provence-alpes-côte d’azur, les agendas musique, concerts & tournées, vos artistes favoris, festivals de musique, sur vos écrans ▼, les agendas de vos écrans, emissions tv, les agendas sportifs, arts & vivre ▼, nature & jardin, terres & saveurs, astuces, idées et inspirations, village de noël 2024 de la tour eiffel - champ-de-mars.

De décembre 2024 à janvier 2025

Le Village de Noël de la Tour Eiffel fait la joie de petits et grands chaque année. Au programme de ce marché : des chalets, une patinoire, sports de glisse et animations diverses.

C’est face à la Tour Eiffel que s’installe chaque année un village de Noël composé de 60 chalets en bois. Dans ces cabanons, les curieux peuvent découvrir des produits d’artisanat et déguster des spécialités culinaires. De nombreuses activités sont également proposées au public. Le Village de Noël du Champ-de-Mars devrait être de retour à la mi-décembre 2024 .

Village de Noël du Champ de Mars : Programme

De nombreux food trucks et stands culinaires sont au programme cette année : spécialités alsaciennes, savoyardes, vin chaud... à consommer avec modération ! Plus de 50 exposants venus des quatre coins du monde sont attendus.

Ce village vaut aussi pour ses animations : des sports de glisse et surtout une patinoire qui transforment habituellement le champ-de-Mars en une véritable station de sport d’hiver ! (à confirmer)

Informations pratiques Adresse, horaires, numéro de téléphone, liens...

Quai Branly, Paris

A LIRE AUSSI : Où voir le Père Noël à Paris en 2024 ? Les vitrines de Noël 2024 à Paris Les illuminations de Noël 2024 à Paris Les plus belles crèches de Noël 2024 à Paris Où acheter un beau sapin de Noël en 2024 ? Les patinoires de plein air à Paris en 2024 Les messes de minuit à Paris en 2024

• A Top Paris 16e
• Métro Trocadéro
• Paris : Idée sortie

D'autres articles sur Marchés, Vitrines et Crèches de Noël à Paris

Votre hôtel proche du village de Noël de la Tour Eiffel

La période des fêtes de fin d’année approche, et de nombreuses familles envisagent de passer Noël à Paris. C’est en effet l’occasion de visiter la Ville Lumière et de profiter de tous les événements féeriques organisés à cette période de l’année. L’hôtel du Cadran vous accueille alors à proximité du village de Noël de la Tour Eiffel .

La Tour Eiffel pendant les fêtes de Noël

La Tour Eiffel est l’un des monuments les plus visités au monde. Mais, si la plupart des touristes choisissent l’été et ses beaux jours pour grimper au sommet de la Dame de Fer, la période des fêtes de fin d’année est également le moment idéal pour découvrir Paris sous un autre angle. Dès le mois de décembre 2022, profitez alors des festivités pour visiter la Tour Eiffel décorée de ses plus beaux atours.

Au 1er étage, la terrasse d’hiver féerique vous plonge dans la magie de Noël, avec une décoration tirée des plus beaux contes. Et si vous avez de la chance, vous y croiserez peut-être le Père Noël ! Quoi de plus magique, alors, que de marcher sur le plancher vitré dans un décor de rêve, à 57 mètres du sol ?

Au second étage et au sommet, le charme continue d’opérer, et la vue panoramique sur Paris vous offre un spectacle éblouissant sur les monuments élégamment décorés et illuminés pour les fêtes.

À la nuit tombée, la Dame de Fer scintille de mille feux toutes les heures, mettant des étoiles dans les yeux des petits et des grands.

Profitez d’une promenade au village de Noël de la Tour Eiffel à proximité de notre hôtel

Cette année encore, le village de Noël de la Tour Eiffel s’installera sur le Champ-de-Mars. Du 16 décembre 2022 au 2 janvier 2023, venez découvrir les petits chalets traditionnels et laissez-vous tenter par les stands gourmands et les produits d’artisanat. Voilà l’occasion rêvée de déguster une petite douceur aux saveurs de pain d’épice ou de cannelle, de se réchauffer avec un délicieux vin chaud ou un chocolat chaud, ou de faire les derniers achats de Noël pour les gens que vous aimez.

Comptant parmi les plus beaux marchés de Noël de Paris , le traditionnel marché de Noël de la Tour Eiffel propose aussi de nombreuses activités pour petits et/ou grands. Impossible, alors, de résister à la tentation d’enfiler les patins, et se laisser glisser en musique sur la patinoire de 300 m² située sous l’immense sapin de Noël.

Le marché de Noël du Jardin des Tuileries

Autre village de Noël traditionnel à Paris, le marché de Noël du jardin des Tuileries s’installe chaque année près du musée le plus visité au monde. Cette année encore, les petits chalets et la fête foraine s’installeront dans le jardin du Louvre, du 19 novembre 2022 au 8 janvier 2023. Avec ses allures de station de ski, le marché vous propose des stands chaleureux, une patinoire, des manèges et de nombreuses animations qui vous feront vivre des instants de bonheur en famille.

Les arbres drapés de guirlandes et de lumières feront briller les yeux, et l’ambiance festive mettra du baume au cœur de tous les visiteurs. Il ne vous restera plus qu’à attendre patiemment le Père Noël pour vivre intensément la magie de Noël !

Le Cadran : un hôtel près de la Tour Eiffel pour les fêtes de fin d’année

Le quartier de la Tour Eiffel est incontestablement le lieu incontournable lors des fêtes de fin d’année. Que ce soit pour vivre la magie de Noël, ou pour ne rien rater des festivités du Nouvel An , l’hôtel du Cadran met à votre disposition des chambres à deux pas de la Tour Eiffel.

En plein cœur du 7e arrondissement, l’ hôtel 4 étoiles du Cadran   est le point de chute idéal pour profiter d’un Noël à Paris en famille, en amoureux, ou entre amis. Les 53 chambres confortables disposent de tout l’équipement nécessaire à un séjour de rêve, à deux pas de la Tour Eiffel et de la très célèbre rue Cler, qui se parent de mille lumières pour Noël.

L’hôtel, décoré sur la thématique du vin, vous propose de nombreux services, dont l’espace jacuzzi et sauna, ou encore le distributeur de vin au verre, qui vous permet de déguster nos grands crus, confortablement installé dans votre chambre ou sur notre terrasse.

Venez vivre la magie de Noël et découvrez le village de Noël de la Tour Eiffel , en réservant dès maintenant votre chambre à l’hôtel du Cadran à Paris 7.

• Page precedente
• Accueil du blog
• Page suivante
• Vue d'ensemble
• Chambre Standard
• Chambre Supérieure
• Chambre Triple
• Chambre familiale
• Junior Suite

La Défense Paris Christmas Market

Le Village de Noël

Christmas in Paris

• Paris Christmas Markets
• La Défense Christmas Market

La Défense Christmas Market: Le Village de Noël - 2024

Despite being the biggest Christmas market in the Paris area and boasting arguably the tastiest and most extensive food options, the La Défense Village de Noël qualifies as a true "hidden gem," little known to most Paris visitors.

Why?  This market's location in La Défense , the Paris business district filled with glittering high-rise office buildings about a mile beyond the Périphérique ring road, means you're not going to happen to stroll by it as you explore the city. 

But getting there is fast and easy.   Just hop on the Paris metro's Line 1 at the Charles de Gaulle/Etoile station by the Arc de Triomphe, and in 7-8 minutes later, get off at the La Défense station next to the district's Grande Arche - a modern (and much larger) version of the Arc. 

Is the La Défense Christmas Market worth visiting, with so many other wonderful holiday markets located in central Paris?  Absolutely!  La Défense's Village de Noel, which dates back to 1995, typically welcomes about 1.5 million visitors during the holiday season.

Three things set this market apart:  1) seriously great shopping opportunities for a wide range of well-made, unique, and gift-worthy items, 2) delicious food, and 3) the stunning architecture of La Defense's surrounding skyscrapers, especially dazzling at night when their lights glitter like huge sparkly Christmas tree ornaments.

Not only will you discover wonderful artisan "Made in France" items as well as a vast selection of gifts not typically seen in other Paris Christmas markets, but you'll love the steaming plates of delicious Alsatian fare, Spanish-style paella, traditional French specialties .

Plus, you can enjoy La Defense's lovely holiday lights along its Esplanade, a wide pedestrian-only walkway stretching over half a mile (1k) between the Grande Arche and the Seine River.

So plan to spend more time here than you might expect!

Top photo:  View of the La Defense Christmas Market (and the Arc de Triomphe on the Paris skyline) from the steps in front of La Defense's Grande Arche, (c) Paris Discovery Guide

Paris Discovery Guide is a reader-supported publication.  When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost for you.  Learn more

What Should You Expect at the La Defense Christmas Market?

As you step off the "up" escalator from the La Défense metro station, you'll be on a broad plaza, with the enormous Grande Arche behind you and the Christmas Market straight ahead. 

On your right is a large enclosed shopping mall, Les Quatre Temps, and on your left, the distinctive arch of CNIT (Centre of New Industries and Technologies) where you'll find another shopping mall with a Fnac electronics store, a huge Decathlon sporting goods store, a bunch of other shops, and a Hilton Hotel. 

But for now, ignore them, and walk through the Christmas Market's entrance across from the metro station and the Grande Arche.   There's a quick security check, but never much of a line or delay getting in.  The market also has two other entrance/exits - one on the the opposite end of the market, and another on the side across from CNIT.

As soon as you're inside the "village," you'll see paths lined Swiss-style wooden chalets, smell the tempting aromas of Alsatian sausages, gingerbread , and other holiday favorites, and perhaps even enjoy a visit and photo op with Santa.

The La Defense Christmas Market has a new organizer who is bringing lots of energy and some exciting new entertainment to this year's event.  Look for these traditional favorites and fun new additions:

• 150 Swiss-style chalets featuring creations by local, French, and international artisans and makers, as well as specialty food products and wine
• A large food court where you can get made-to-order casual food such as raclette (melted cheese on bread), crepes, waffles (gaufres) , and tartiflette (creamy cheesy potatoes, with optional ham), plus three restaurants with well-equipped kitchens for more substantial fare
• Five festive Christmas scenes, including a "Maison du Pere Noel" (Santa's House), staged to be the perfect background for your selfies
•  A "Village Square" where well-known DJs entertain you with their holiday music mixes every Thursday evening (6pm - 7:45pm) and musical theme parties on Friday evenings (6pm - 9:45pm)
• Entertainment by performers on 10 afternoons:  November 25, 26, 27, and December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24
• Opportunities to meet and photograph yourself with Father Christmas (Santa) between 2:30pm-6:30pm on November 20, and December 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
• Special events for children, including crafts, face painting, and story time

Festive Christmas Shows

What to do, eat, & drink at la defense's village de noël christmas market.

With 150 chalets overflowing with mostly high-quality artisan crafts and gift items, delicious food, mulled wine, and hot chocolate to sample, and festive decorations and entertainment, you can easily spend many hours soaking up the holiday ambiance here.

But keep in mind, La Defense offers even more:  fantastic skyline views (and during some years, ice skating) from the top of the Grande Arche, an outdoor sculpture museum, even more shopping opportunities nearby, and lovely holiday decorations along the length of the Esplanade.

Here are 8 festive things to do during your visit to the La Defense Christmas Market:

1.  Check Out the Artisan Creations at the Village de Noël

If you need only one compelling reason to come to the La Defense Christmas Market, it might be the high-quality artisan products on offer here (although the food could be a close second). 

Perhaps because of the large number of chalets, you'll see special items here that you won't find at other Paris Christmas markets.

Behind the scenes, the market organizers give strong preference to artisanal, local, and original products during the vendor vetting and selection process, and even require disclosure of the origins of raw materials and sustainability criteria.  

In addition to local and "Fabrique en France" (made in France) items, you'll see hand-made products from other Francophone countries in Sub-Saharan and North Africa, as well as other areas.

What's special at the La Defense Christmas Market?  Check out these categories:

• Leather items such as wallets, bags, slippers, gloves, even book covers, often from Morocco, Spain, or Italy
• Jewelry made in France and other European countries
• Unique handmade ceramics, pottery, decorative glass
• Nativity scenes and figures, including hand-crafted sets in a variety of styles and colors
• Hand-knit wool sweaters, hats, gloves, and scarves
• Artisan soaps and perfumes
• Christmas ornaments and decorations
• Special regional foods such as holiday breads, cookies, candy, and nuts, wines, and liquors

Pro Tip #1:  Prices on everything from gift items to food and beverages to be consumed on the spot tend to be lower at the La Defense Christmas Market than at some of the Paris Christmas markets 

Pro Tip #2:   If you plan to shop at the market, bring your own reusable bags if possible

Pro Tip #3:  Most, if not all, of the vendors here accept Visa (and usually MasterCard) credit cards

Special Christmas Cruises

2.  savor the tartiflette, raclette, crepes, hot mulled wine, & other tasty treats at the la defense christmas market food courts.

Although almost all of Paris's Christmas Markets include stalls serving some sort of ready-to-eat-food, the ones at the La Defense Christmas Market offer the best and most mouth-watering selections, almost all of it freshly made on the spot.  

To sample cold-weather favorites, head straight to the market's Food Court, where each stall offers a different specialty.

You'll find steaming pans of tartiflette (a regional dish from Savoy made with potato chunks swathed in a creamy, cheesy sauce, sometimes with bits of smoked bacon, ham, or sausage), raclette (melted cheese) served on a baguette with optional chicken, ham, or sausage, aligòt (cheesy mashed potato dish popular in L'Auvergne), waffles (gaufres) and crepes with nutella or other delicious toppings, Spanish paella, Bavarian and Alsatian sausages, North African couscous with merguez, chicken, or lamb. 

Just walking past the stands is a mouth-watering experience, thanks to all the delicious aromas. 

Good luck with trying to limit yourself to just one serving!

And don't forget about the beverages.  Head for the hot mulled wine (vin chaud), hot cider, and hot chocolate when you need to warm up, or sample the Champagne, local beer, and wine. 

Coca Cola is also popular but it's regarded as a special treat in Paris because of the price.  Don't be shocked when it costs more than the wine.

Sparkling Christmas Lights

3.  visit the pop-up restaurants at la defense's village de noël.

Head to the pop-up restaurants at the La Defense Christmas Market to enjoy a meal featuring casual brasserie favorites:  charcuterie or cheese platters, steak-frites, burgers, sausages, salads, mussels, and more.  

Many offer crowd-pleasing regional specialties, such as the one in the above photo.  It feature favorites from the Auvergne region: truffade aux lardons (potato/cheese pancakes with smoked bacon, cooked in duck or goose fat), entrecote au bleu  (rib eye steaks with blue cheese from Auvergne), burgers with blue cheese, and saucisse au couteau (sausage made from pork and maybe 1-2 other meats chopped up by hand with a knife instead of by a machine).

As a bonus, the restaurants provide chairs and tables where you can sit while eating. 

Pro tip:   You won't find restrooms in the restaurants.  Instead, they are located in the market's northeast corner - so if you enter through the gate closest to the Grande Arche, look for them on your left.

4.  Enjoy Festive Decorations, Seasonal Music, Photo Ops, DJs, & Other Entertainment at the Village de Noel

As in previous years, you'll see plenty of Christmas decorations including Christmas trees, larger-than-life-sized Santas, and plastic reindeer, and hear holiday music playing fairly softly in the background.

But this year brings a number of new types of entertainment:

And if you're visiting the market with children, be sure to take them for a ride on La Defense's charming vintage carousel.

You'll find the carousel just past the CNIT building on the east side of the Christmas Market, near American artist Richard Calder's enormous "Red Spider" sculpture, one of La Defense's 69 artworks.

Find Christmas Market tours & other favorite Paris Christmas activities

5.  Do More Shopping at the Adjacent Malls 

Need to do more shopping for items not offered in the La Defense Christmas Market? 

For clothing, home decor, gifts, books, jewelry, and much more, you might check out the 200 or so French and international stores and boutiques in Les 4 Temps shopping mall.

In the CNIT building on the other side of the Holiday Market, the enormous Fnac electronics store and huge Decathlon sporting goods store just about everything you might possibly want in their respective categories, plus you'll find a variety of other stores. 

Of course, you'll also find most if not all of these stores in Paris, but perhaps not so conveniently located in one spot.  So if you still have energy left after your stroll through the Christmas Market and don't mind lugging your purchases back to to Paris on the metro, go for it!

6.  Stroll Along the La Defense Esplanade to See More Holiday Decorations

Once you leave the Christmas Market, head down the Esplanade in the opposite direction of the Arche (in other words, toward Paris) to see La Defense's magical display of holiday lights draped around the limbs of the bare trees. Find more places to see dazzling Paris holiday lights & decorations

Instead of being just one long path, the Esplanade features multiple paths surrounding gardens, art displays, and occasional reflecting pools.  Each section features different decorations.

At intervals, you'll see much larger light displays which are often interactive.  As you walk through or around them, motion detectors will trigger music, lights, or other special effects. 

La Defense displays different decorations and illuminations (lights) each year, and like the holiday displays the windows of Paris's large department stores, highly anticipated by visitors.

As you walk along the Esplanade, you may also spot part of La Defense's collection of contemporary sculpture, some with brilliant lighting, such as the 49 brightly colored Signaux lights placed by sculptor Takis over a reflecting pool. 

Once you reach The Takis light installation, you'll spot the Esplanade de La Defense metro station on the other side of the pool.  If you're ready to head back to Paris, you can the metro from there.

Map Showing La Defense Christmas Market Location

As you can see in this map, La Defense's Village de Noel Christmas Market occupies a sizable portion of the Esplanade. 

La Defense Christmas Market Visitor Information

Opening hours & dates.

• Opening Hours:   Sunday to Thursday: 11am - 8pm Friday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday, December 24th: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Dates:   Late November through Christmas Eve; check our Paris Events Calendar for December  for exact dates
• Cost:  Free admission, plus whatever you spend on food and gift items; as mentioned earlier, compared with other Paris Christmas Markets such as the one at Tuileries Garden, you may find prices at the La Defense market to be noticeably more affordable

Getting to La Defense Christmas Market

• Location:  La Defense
• Métro stations:  Take the Metro's Line 1 to La Defense (by the Arche) or Esplanade de La Defense (at the end of the Esplanade near the Seine River).  RER A also goes to La Defense but you must have an RER ticket or a weekly or monthly Navigo pass - a normal t+ ticket will not work and might cause you to be fined.  If in doubt, just take the Metro.

3 Interesting Facts about La Defense

• La Defense is Paris's business district, deliberately constructed outside of the city's historical core but close enough to be part of the Paris metropolitan area; its first buildings opened in 1958 but most of the glitziest ones date back to the 1980s and later.
• La Defense is not actually a city.  Instead, the district is composed of parts of three congruent cities:  Nanterre, Courbevoie, and Puteaux.
• Although about 180,000 people work in La Defense (although not everyone has returned post-pandemic) and another 45,000 students attend classes in the district's 5 business and other schools, the district has only about 25,000 residents.

Best Places to Stay near La Defense Christmas Market

Choosing a hotel near the La Defense Christmas Market can be a smart move if you're on a budget because you'll often find significantly lower hotel rates (and somewhat larger rooms) than you will in Paris, especially when you're staying on the weekend when most of the district's business visitors have departed. 

And with Paris only 8 minutes away on the Metro, you don't give up much in terms of convenience.

Here are a few hotels close to the Esplanade to consider:

• Hilton Paris La Defense - Located in the CNIT complex, across from La Grande Arche
• MGallery Nest Paris La Defense by Sofitel - 5-star hotel with a fitness room near the La Defense Esplanade and Les Quatre Temps shopping mall
• Melia Paris La Defense - Designer hotel near the Esplanade with panoramic Paris views including the Eiffel Tower from its 19th floor bar

Use this La Defense hotel map to find more hotels and apartments near the La Defense Christmas Market.  Add your travel dates to see availability and best rates:

More About Celebrating Christmas Holidays in Paris

• Complete guide to Christmas in Paris
• Complete guide to Paris Christmas Markets
• Christmas concert schedule - don't miss these special musical events!
• Where to see Paris's famous Christmas department store windows & decorations
• Where to find Hanukkah celebrations in Paris
• How to score the best deals at the famous after-Christmas Paris sales in January  

More Fun Things to Do in Paris at Christmas

More about paris in december.

• Top December Events in Paris
• Christmas Concerts in Paris
• Where to See Christmas Lights in Paris
• Tuileries Garden Christmas Market
• Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
• Holidays at Paris Disneyland
• Best Christmas Window Displays in Paris
• Christmas Eve Mass & Church Services in Paris
• Hanukkah in Paris
• Where to Stay in Paris in the Winter

Top Attractions & Tours

• Eiffel Tower - Enjoy sweeping views of Paris
• Louvre Tour - Soak up art & see the Mona Lisa
• Palace of Versailles - Best way to see the famous Chateau
• Paris Museum Pass - Choose 2, 4, or 6 days
• Paris Disneyland - Get express tickets & transport from Paris

Happening in Paris

January in Paris

• The famous Paris winter sales, concerts, new museum exhibits

February in Paris

• Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year Parades

March in Paris

• Mardi Gras, Fountain Shows at Versailles, French Open

April in Paris

• Paris Marathon, Easter concerts, spring flowers

May in Paris

• Mother's Day, jazz festival, concerts

June in Paris

• Summer sales, Pride week, music fests, air show

July in Paris

• Bastille Day, Tour de France, beaches

August in Paris

• Free concerts & movies, Rock En Seine

September in Paris

• European Heritage Days, Fashion Week

October in Paris

• Wine festival, Halloween, Motor Show

November in Paris

• Armistice Day, Salon du Chocolat

December in Paris

• Christmas, New Year's Eve

Hanukkuh in Paris

• Menorah lightings 

• Holiday celebrations & decorations

Christmas Markets

• Gifts, holiday food, mulled wine, and Santa

Newest Articles & Latest Updates

• How to Get to Disneyland Paris from Paris
• Best Palace of Versailles Tours from Paris
• 101 Famous Graves in Pere Lachaise Cemetery
• Where to Find Paris's Best Covered Passages
• Best Paris Food Tours
• Best Hotels with Free Shuttles to Disneyland Paris

Book Your Paris Hotel

Eiffel Tower Hotels

• See the Eiffel Tower from your balcony

Arc de Triomphe Hotels

• Great hotels with bargain rates

New Hotels in Paris

• Experience the latest & greatest

Paris Hotels near the Louvre

• Where to stay near the famous palace museum

Central Paris Hotels

• Wonderful hotels close to top Paris attractions

Deals & Discounts

• How to save on your Paris hotel

Plan Your Paris Trip

• Why visit Paris?
• Best Paris guide books
• Find cheap flights to Paris
• Choose your Paris hotel  
• 7 Reasons why you need travel insurance
• Electric adapters and converters  
• Best ways to get Euros
• Check out 10 top Paris attractions
• How to skip the ticket lines
• Paris Museum Pass:  Should you get one?
• Which neighborhoods are best to stay in?
• What to do & see in each Paris district
• How to spend your first day in Paris

Time in Lobnya , Moscow Oblast, Russia now

• Tokyo 10:16PM
• Beijing 09:16PM
• Kyiv 04:16PM
• Paris 03:16PM
• London 02:16PM
• New York 09:16AM
• Los Angeles 06:16AM

Time zone info for Lobnya

• The time in Lobnya is 8 hours ahead of the time in New York when New York is on standard time, and 7 hours ahead of the time in New York when New York is on daylight saving time.
• Lobnya does not change between summer time and winter time.
• The IANA time zone identifier for Lobnya is Europe/Moscow.

Time difference from Lobnya

Sunrise, sunset, day length and solar time for lobnya.

• Sunrise: 04:25AM
• Sunset: 08:28PM
• Day length: 16h 3m
• Solar noon: 12:27PM
• The current local time in Lobnya is 27 minutes ahead of apparent solar time.

Lobnya on the map

• Location: Moscow Oblast, Russia
• Latitude: 56.027. Longitude: 37.468
• Population: 62,000

Best restaurants in Lobnya

• #1 Alex-Cafe - European and mediterranean food
• #2 9th of March - American and european food
• #3 Venezia - European and italian food
• #4 Tortuga - Pizza and european food

Find best places to eat in Lobnya

• Best kebabs in Lobnya restaurants
• Best business lunch restaurants in Lobnya
• Best pubs & bars in Lobnya

The 50 largest cities in Russia