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.

Among the Christmas markets 2026 that you simply must see in Paris , don’t miss the Alsatian Christmas market, located on the parvis of Gare de l’Est. This year again, this gourmand Christmas market is to be discovered from 2 to 18 December 2026, and for this new and 44th edition of the oldest Alsatian Christmas market outside its region, all the festive Alsace flavors take center stage under a marquee that smells of Alsace.

Kougelhopf, Mannele in gingerbread bread and brioche, bredele, potato pancakes, Munster, and palette… In December, we’re off to Paris to discover all these Alsatian specialties from about fifteen producers and artisans. It’s a chance to savor the best of Alsace’s terroir and travel through the year-end holidays without leaving the capital.

Once again this year, you'll find a wide selection of local products, allowing you to escape to Alsace for a visit. Whether it's to sample a traditional sauerkraut or simply to admire the handmade Christmas baubles , the market is a real invitation to travel. Stalls also sell Advent wreaths and decorative objects typical of the festive season.

The Alsace Christmas Market 2026 is also a chance to immerse yourself in a distinctive atmosphere, where you can wander between the stalls while savoring regional specialties, and meet the passionate artisans who happily share their love for their products and their region. An annual gathering that makes you want to hop on a train and dive straight into Alsace!

Exhibitors

Domaine Jean Becker : wines, liqueurs, and eaux-de-vie
Brasserie Perle : bottled beers
Ferme-Auberge Christlesgut : cheeses, charcuterie, honey, confections, gingerbread
Compagnie Alsacienne de Promotion : Christmas decorations
Foie Gras Lucien Doriath : goose and duck foie gras
Fortwenger : gingerbread and cookies
Maison Geismar : charcuterie, sauerkraut, pies, pâtés en croûte
Jardins d'Alsace : prepared dishes, terrines, foie gras, charcuterie
Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie : bredele, kougelhopf, baerewecke
Domaine Materne Haegelin & Filles : wines, crémant, eaux-de-vie
Distillerie Meyer : eaux-de-vie, Alsace whisky
Patisserie Oster : cakes, chocolates, mannele
Domaine Stentz Buecher : wines, crémants, Grand Crus of Alsace
Tante Germaine : Alsatian fresh pasta

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