As the festive season approaches, Paris becomes more than ever the City of Light. The magic of Christmas transforms the capital and its surrounding region, inviting us to enjoy a festive and regressive program to the delight of young and old alike. Not surprisingly, tourists from all over the world mingle with Parisians to celebrate the festive season in the Paris region.
So here you are, with your little family , concocting a fine program for yourself in Paris and the Ile-de-France region to enjoy the joyous atmosphere of this Christmas. There's no shortage of great experiences to be had, from festivals of lights to animated shop windows and other enchanting events. And if you're on a tight budget, don't worry! There are plenty of great ideas for free Christmas outings in and around Paris!
Looking for great deals for a stroll around Paris during the 2026–2027 Christmas holidays? You’re in luck: here’s a roundup of free walks and activities waiting for you in the Paris region. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the festivities with your children while saving money!
By the way, stay tuned: this guide is updated as new announcements and discoveries are made. Don't forget to check back regularly for more great deals!
PLEASE NOTE: This guide is updated as we make new discoveries.
Printemps Haussmann’s 2026 Christmas window displays: a delightful tale of cats and balls of yarn – our photos
The cats are out at Printemps Haussmann! For Christmas 2026, the Paris department store transforms its animated window displays into a whimsical tale populated by mischievous felines, mice and balls of yarn. Welcome to “A Well-Knitted Christmas,” where the decorations are in for a tangled time! [Read more]
Christmas 2026 in Enghien-les-Bains: monumental projections to admire for free
Christmas is coming to Enghien-les-Bains in Val-d’Oise once again, with a whole host of activities to enjoy starting at the end of November. In addition to the animated Christmas bubbles and the traditional charity Christmas market, the town in département 95 is also set to immerse residents in a magical atmosphere with monumental projections to admire free of charge from December 4, 2026, to January 3, 2027. Here’s what you need to know. [Read more]
Christmas 2026 in Montmorency: lights, market and events, the program
Montmorency is getting ready for the holidays with festive lights, a Christmas market, a natural-ice rink and activities featuring Santa Claus. [Read more]
The 2026 Christmas Market at the foot of the Eiffel Tower is back: dates for the artisan and gourmet village
The Christmas chalets will return to the foot of the Eiffel Tower from December 5, 2026, to January 3, 2027. Crafts, gourmet treats and views of the Iron Lady: the Christmas village on Quai Jacques-Chirac is getting ready to return! [Read more]
Boulogne-Billancourt’s 2026 Christmas Market is back: dates and activities
Christmas returns to Boulogne-Billancourt from November 25 to December 31, 2026! At Grand’Place, illuminated chalets welcome artisans, food lovers and families for several weeks of festivities. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Opening of Galeries Lafayette's Christmas window displays today: Castelbajac sees the holidays in technicolor!
The 2026 Christmas window displays at Galeries Lafayette are unveiled today! This Thursday, November 12, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac turns Haussmann Boulevard on its head with "Au cœur de Noël," a pop fairy tale populated with fantastical creatures. And beneath the Cupola, his giant tree also promises to dazzle with a riot of color. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Christmas 2026 in Paris: where to see the main holiday lights and when they’ll be lit.
Paris is gearing up to dazzle for the festive season! The Champs-Élysées, the grand boulevards, shopping districts… Discover the locations and dates of the 2026 Christmas lights, as well as the events planned in the capital. [Read more]
Paris department stores' Christmas window displays 2026: the lineup, themes and novelties
Paris department stores are gradually unveiling their 2026 Christmas program. Decorated shop windows, themes of the year, seasonal animations and installations: see what Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, Le Bon Marché and the other major retailers have in store for the year-end holidays. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From December 20, 2026 to January 5, 2027
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
