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This Christmas, Korea takes over the Marais: the must-visit pop-up shop

EPURER is a curated pop-up by SOIH, opening at Christmas to showcase an exclusive selection of contemporary Korean brands. Blending design, fashion, lifestyle, and gastronomy, it offers a refined shopping experience in the heart of the Marais.

A great 100% winning game with POZEO!

If you're one of the millions of employees in France who receive POZEO gift vouchers (BEST, POZ'Cadeau or POZ'Culture), here's some good news! For the festive season, you can take part in the BEST 100% Winning Game.

The Lancôme Express, a magical experience on the Champs-Élysées

The Lancôme Express is setting up on the Champs-Élysées to celebrate the House's 90th anniversary with an immersive, indulgent, and magical experience until Christmas.

This Christmas market in Val-de-Marne offers parades, shows, a miniature train, and a friendly aperitif.

The Rungis Christmas Market will be held at Place Louis XIII from November 28 to 30, 2025. Around fifty stalls, entertainment for the whole family, and charitable activities await you in Val-de-Marne for this festive event.

Paris: the Swedish Christmas market returns this weekend in the 17th arrondissement

The Swedish Church in Paris is organizing its traditional Christmas market this weekend! What's on the program? Swedish gourmet specialties, gift ideas, and crafts that will take you on a journey to Scandinavia without leaving the capital. Don't miss this magical event from Friday, November 28 to Sunday, November 30, 2025.

This charming village in the Val-d'Oise offers a Christmas market with crafts, antiques, and shows.

The village of Vétheuil in the Val-d'Oise is hosting its traditional Christmas market on December 6 and 7, 2025. On the program: local crafts, flea market, shows, and entertainment in a warm and festive atmosphere.

Salon Idées Japon 2025: the Japanese Christmas market opens at the Bastille Design Center this weekend.

From November 21 to 23, 2025, the Salon Idées Japon will be setting up shop at the Bastille Design Center in the 11th arrondissement. Sixty Franco-Japanese designers, 19 workshops, and 12 conferences will take over the 670 m² of this historic venue, with free admission. So make the most of it!

3 days before Before Christmas! Do you know where Santa Claus comes from?

Every December 25, Santa Claus brings joy to children by filling their stockings with thousands of toys. But where does he come from and why is he red? We reveal the secrets of the true story of Santa Claus.

Christmas celebrations: where does the tradition of giving gifts to children on December 25 come from?

Why do we give gifts at Christmas? When was the character of Santa Claus born? We tell you about the origins of this tradition, which has become popular around the world over the centuries and is now an essential part of the season.

Tuileries Christmas Market 2025-2026, the gourmet funfair returns to Paris

The Tuileries Garden Christmas Market returns from November 15, 2025, to January 4, 2026. It's the perfect opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts, enjoy the rides, go for a spin on the ice rink, and treat yourself at the many food stands and restaurants on site.

Paris Christmas Art Market 2025: 3 days to find a unique art gift for all budgets

The magic of Christmas has taken hold of Paris: what if this year, instead of giving just any old gift, you gave a work of art, a gift with a difference, full of emotion and beauty? This is the spirit of the new artistic event that the capital has to offer. For just three days, a temporary exhibition space opposite the Tuileries Garden will be entirely dedicated to art via the Marché d'Art de Noël, a unique market designed to transform the idea of end-of-year gifts.

Blancs Manteaux Christmas Market 2025: 20 years of solidarity and magic

The Halle des Blancs Manteaux Christmas Market celebrates its 20th anniversary from November 28 to 30, 2025, in Paris's 4th arrondissement. Organized by the Lions Club Paris Île de la Cité, this charity event brings together 50 exhibitors and designers for a festive and generous weekend.

Norwegian Christmas Market 2025 in Le Vésinet (78)

The charming Christmas market at the Norwegian church in Le Vésinet returns on Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16, 2025. It's an opportunity to discover Norwegian culinary specialties, but also to do your shopping for Christmas dinner.

Maison Ghibli: the Japanese animation studio's official pop-up store returns to Paris - our photos

Ghibli magic comes to Paris! From October 18, 2025 to January 4, 2026, La Maison Ghibli is opening a pop-up store on rue de Rivoli, combining Japanese crafts (pottery, crockery, etc.), vinyl, collectors' items (plush toys, figurines, etc.) and exclusive items inspired by Totoro, Chihiro or Princess Mononoké - a poetic stopover to celebrate 40 years of Studio Ghibli.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market 2025: handcrafted objects & delights at the foot of the church

The Marché de Noël 2024 on the Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris returns from November 25, 2025 to Monday, January 1, 2026, with its beautifully decorated chalets and gourmet artisan products.

Le Printemps Haussmann in Paris: an iconic department store

Women's and men's fashion, beauty, luxury, jewelry, leather goods, shoes, home decor, restaurants and personalized services - everything is available at Printemps Haussmann for a typically Parisian shopping experience!

Olfactivity: create your own personalized perfume a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées

Olfactivity invites you to create your own personalized perfume in a fun, sensory experience. Let us guide you through 9 niche fragrances from singular worlds. Olfactivity: explore, assemble and reveal your uniqueness by creating your own signature fragrance.

The Edge: the highest-rated 4D virtual reality experience in Paris!

The Edge offers ultra-immersive virtual reality experiences for friends, colleagues and family. The "Ganymede" experience plunges us into a science-fiction adventure combined with highly realistic physical sensations. A complete change of scenery guaranteed!

Become an apprentice groomer at the Parc Zoologique de Paris for a day!

If you're a fan of animals from all over the world, zoos and menageries, here's an activity you'll remember for a long time: the Parc Zoologique de Paris gives you the chance to spend half a day in the shoes of an animal keeper, for an unforgettable experience close to the animals.

Offer a Time Tripper Escape Game gift card

Time Tripper is different from an Escape Game, offering an immersive experience that invites players to travel through time thanks to captivating narratives, interactive environments and innovative technologies. Get your team together and prepare for an extraordinary adventure! Can't think of a gift idea for Christmas? Give the gift of a memorable journey through time and space!