Christmas stroll guide

Christmas 2026 at Bercy Village: an enchanted forest and a giant Christmas tree for the holiday lights

For Christmas 2026, Bercy Village is transformed into an enchanted forest: golden oak leaves, giant pine cones and a walk-through Christmas tree make up the new illuminated display in the Cour Saint-Émilion.

Christmas 2026 in Vincennes: Christmas Market and events – first dates

Vincennes is already preparing for Christmas 2026! The programme includes a night market starting on November 27, the Christmas Village from December 4 to 24, gift ideas and festive treats.

The 2026 Christmas Market at the foot of the Eiffel Tower returns in November – dates

How about a Christmas market with the Eiffel Tower as its backdrop? The Christmas village on Quai Jacques-Chirac is expected to return from December 5, 2026, to January 3, 2027. It’s a chance to enjoy a festive atmosphere and delicious treats in the heart of Paris.

Christmas 2026 at Printemps Haussmann: the theme and the unveiling date for the store’s window displays.

There’s a quirky Christmas brewing at Printemps Haussmann! For the 2026 holiday season, the Parisian department store unfurls the thread of "Un Noël bien tricoté," a tale peopled with mischievous cats, crafty mice, and skeins that do as they please. Animated window displays, hand-sewn characters, and whimsical scenery: mark your calendars for early November to discover a story that promises to give its little heroes a real run for their money!

Christmas 2026 at Galeries Lafayette: a colourful fairy tale by Castelbajac — the window display unveiling date

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann is celebrating Christmas 2026 in technicolor! Starting November 12, the Parisian department store will unveil “Au cœur de Noël,” a festive display designed by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. The program includes animated windows filled with fantastical characters, a giant Christmas tree beneath the Coupole and a joyful explosion of color.

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2026: our photos from the light trail, following in Pachamama’s footsteps

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages takes us on a journey around the world in search of Pachamama at WOW Safari Thoiry, in the Yvelines. Here’s a look in pictures at what’s in store, from the All Saints’ Day holiday through the winter break, until March 7, 2027.

Christmas 2026 at Le Bon Marché: a quirky snow-covered village in Paris—the window display theme

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche is heading for the heights this Christmas 2026! From October 24 to December 31, the Parisian department store will be transformed into a mountain village, complete with snow-covered chalets, sparkling fir trees and festive decorations. In November (date to be announced), its animated window displays will welcome a lively bunch of plush pigs and sheep, ready to put on a little show on Rue de Sèvres!

Christmas 2026 in Paris: a free illuminated parade with giant puppets at La Villette

The holidays take on the feel of a waking dream at La Villette! On Saturday, December 5, 2026, Les Allebrilles will parade their fantastical creatures, their floats and their giant puppets in a free illuminated parade in Paris.

Noël 2026 au château de Fontainebleau : a show, a concert and decorations

The Château de Fontainebleau marks Christmas 2026 in Seine-et-Marne with a family-friendly show, a festive table set in the Salle des Gardes, and a concert of Monteverdi’s Vespro, from December 11, 2026 to January 2, 2027.

The first Christmas at Château de la Roche-Guyon is being prepared in Val-d'Oise, as Winter Tales take center stage.

For the first time in its history, the Château de La Roche-Guyon opens its doors for the holidays with Contes d'hiver, a poetic Christmas experience crafted for this Val-d'Oise landmark, running from December 5, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

BHV Marais' 2026 Christmas Window Displays: The Tale of the Little Fir

BHV Marais’ Christmas window displays tell the tale of the Little Fir, who sets out to find his lost lights in six chapters. On Rue de Rivoli, in the 4th arrondissement, the department store will revive the Bazaar spirit starting November 17, 2026.

Provins 2026 Christmas Medieval Market and its immersive animations to travel back in time.

Provins’ Medieval Christmas Market marks its 15th edition on December 12 and 13, 2026, with free admission. In this UNESCO-listed town in Seine-et-Marne, artisans, troubadours and encampments bring the Middle Ages back to life for one weekend.

Christmas at the Danish House: fairy-tale decorations and a Danish market for the holidays

The Danish House immerses visitors in the atmosphere of a Danish Christmas, from December 4, 2026 to January 3, 2027, with fairy-tale-inspired decor, activities, and a pop-up shop.

La Défense Christmas Market 2026: Chimène Badi and Gospel in Opening Concert

La Défense's giant Christmas market opens on November 12, 2026 in Hauts-de-Seine, with an opening concert by Chimène Badi on the 13th. Its 300 chalets will stay open until December 31, and the new Le Sommet area will remain open until January 3, 2027.

Tuileries Christmas Market 2026: Dates for the gourmet fair

The Tuileries Christmas Market returns to the Tuileries Garden in the 1st arrondissement, with its chalets, rides and treats, from November 14, 2026 to January 3, 2027. This year, the Champs-Élysées Christmas Market is also back just next door. It’s the perfect chance to kill two birds with one stone.

Grand Christmas 2026 at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: immerse yourself in a festive journey around the world

The Grand Christmas at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is set to enchant the holiday season, running from Saturday, November 14, 2026, to Sunday, January 3, 2027. For the occasion, the château and its gardens will be transformed with sumptuous decorations designed to spark dreams in both children and adults.

The Alsace Christmas Market 2026 at Gare de l'Est, a dive into the region’s terroir in Paris

The famed Alsatian Christmas market is back on the forecourt of Paris's Gare de l'Est, running from December 2 to 18, 2026, with a raft of delicious discoveries on the menu.

Festival of Wonder 2026: the magical event marks its 30th anniversary at the Museum of Fairground Arts

From December 26, 2026 to January 3, 2027, the Festival of Wonder returns to the Museum of Fairground Arts. A magical immersion inside vintage rides, with festive performances and an enchanted garden.

Indian Nights: Jardin d'Acclimatation's 2026 light trail invites you to the land of the Taj Mahal

Indian Nights transforms the Jardin d’Acclimatation into a dazzling light trail from November 27, 2026, to February 21, 2027. Around 2,000 lanterns and sculptures evoke the landscapes, festivals and traditions of India.

The charming Notre-Dame de Paris Christmas Market returns in 2026: the dates

The Notre-Dame Christmas Market is back from November 26 to December 27, 2026, in the 5th arrondissement. French crafts, regional cuisine, and enchantingly festive activities await you at Square René Viviani.