If the big department stores aren’t your idea of fun for Christmas shopping, we have good news for you! Paris offers a number of traditional Xmas markets that hark back to olden days, with wooden chalets with all sorts of hand-made unusual gifts. And many of them are super close to our hotels!

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Let’s start with the most central of the Xmas markets, just minutes away from the Hotel Saint-André des Arts and Hotel Design Sorbonne you’ll find the…

Marché de Noël de Paris Notre-Dame (Notre-Dame Xmas Market)

Next to the square containing Paris’ oldest tree (true story!), this market has authentic French handicrafts, French foods, storytime for kids and Father Christmas who comes by every day for selfies.

Until 25th December 2023
Square René Viviani – 2 rue du Fouarre (click here to find out how to get there)

Near all our hotels, including the Hotel & Spa la Belle Juliette and Hotel Baume, you’ll find the…

Marché de Noël de St-Germain-des-Prés (St-Germain-des-Prés Xmas Market)

This good size market has a great choice of gift ideas, but also the Poil O’Brass brass band to get you dancing (swaying?) and the presence of Father Christmas on 23rd, 24rd and 25th Decembre!

Until 1st January 2024
Place de Saint-Germain-des-Prés (click here to find out how to get there)

And to finish off, you’ll love the view at the…

Village de Noël du Champs de Mars (Eiffel Tower Christmas Market)

Even hard-hearted Parisians love the view from the Xmas market in the park behind the Eiffel Tower. Definitely one you should check out!

Until 7th January 2024
Parc du Champs-de-Mars (click here to find out how to get there)

And here’s a maps with the three markets placed on it. Have fun shopping!

BONUS!

If you want to cross over to the Right Bank of the Seine, there’s a large Christmas village on the square in front of the Paris town hall (Hôtel de Ville), featuring craftspeople who have been awarded to the label Made in Paris, plus a merry-go-round, sledging slide and lots of food options. More info here.

And on the northwest edge of the city, the La Défense Christmas Market has a mind-blowing 180 chalets 😳, workshops, special events and of course, Father Christmas! You’ll find all the info right here!