Christmas is a magical time of year. As the festive season approaches, magic takes hold of Paris and the whole of theÎle-de-France region. Everywhere in the Paris region, the festivities are in full swing: between festivals of lights, street illuminations, fairytale shows, Santa Claus appearances, festive menus, regressive treats and animated shop windows, it's a time when everyone falls back into childhood. Every year, the City of Lights seems determined to give us an even more fantastic Christmas... but how do you find your way through all the festivities?
Don't panic: to help you make the most of this festive season, we've put together a magical guide to the must-see events in Paris and the Paris region this Christmas. On the program, a selection for the whole family, from ideas for outings to tips for preparing your Christmas Eve on December 24. Whether you want to make the most of the Christmas vacations with the kids, or find great ideas for outings with your loved ones in general, we've got an overview of the festivities. Now all you have to do is make your choice!
PLEASE NOTE: This guide is updated as we make new discoveries.
Christmas markets to discover in Paris and Île-de-France in 2026
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Christmas markets 2026 in Val-de-Marne (94): dates, towns and activities
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Christmas markets 2026 in Seine-Saint-Denis (93): dates, towns and activities
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Christmas Markets 2026 in Hauts-de-Seine (92): Dates, Towns and Activities
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Christmas markets 2026 in Essonne (91): dates, towns and activities
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Christmas markets 2026 in Yvelines (78): dates, towns and activities
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Christmas Markets 2026 in Val-d'Oise (95): dates, towns and activities
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Christmas in Paris 2026: solidarity markets and purpose-driven pop-ups
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Christmas Markets 2026 in Seine-et-Marne (77): Dates, Towns and Festivities
The Christmas markets are setting up shop in Seine-et-Marne for the 2026 year-end holidays! Chalets, treats, gift ideas and activities: discover the events to look for in the 77. [Read more]
Paris Christmas markets by arrondissement: the 2026-2027 holiday program
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Paris’s biggest Christmas markets are returning soon: discover the dates for Christmas 2026
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Paris and Île-de-France: the original and offbeat Christmas markets of winter 2026
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Paris Christmas Illuminations 2026: dates for the switch-on, locations and programs
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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]
The Christmas ice rinks to discover in Paris and Île-de-France for 2026-2027: the dates for the season
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Light festivals and illuminated trails to discover in Paris and Île-de-France for 2026–2027
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The most beautiful Christmas and winter walks in Paris and Île-de-France 2025-2026
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Christmas 2026 illuminations in the Paris region: dates and programs for Île-de-France towns
Paris and its region are getting ready to dazzle us. For Christmas 2026, the towns of Île-de-France are pulling out all the stops, showcasing their finest garlands to light up the season. Discover the launch dates for the illuminations in numerous municipalities and the festivities that accompany them. [Read more]
Where to go ice skating in Seine-Saint-Denis for Christmas 2026: this winter’s rinks.
Looking for where to skate in Seine-Saint-Denis this winter 2026–2027? We’re taking you on a tour of the Christmas ice rinks waiting for us in the 93 department for this enchanted season. [Read more]
Ice rinks in Essonne: the places to go ice skating this winter 2026–2027 in the 91
This winter, the ice rinks of Essonne are waiting for you! Take advantage of the holiday season to have fun on the ice and skate with friends or family in the 91. [Read more]
Where to ice skate in Val-de-Marne (94)? The top spots to lace up this Christmas 2026
Looking for great Christmas outings around Val-de-Marne this festive season? For skating fans, young and old alike can enjoy pop-up ice rinks—sometimes free—that appear during this magical time of year. [Read more]
Where to skate in Seine-et-Marne during the Christmas holidays 2026–2027: our guide to the rinks of the 77
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Family-friendly shows in Paris: what to see with the kids during Christmas 2026?
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What to see this week in Paris? Plays and shows not to be missed
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Circuses in Paris, shows with and without big tops, now and in the future
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Cine-concerts and film-score concerts in Paris
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Cooking and pastry classes in Paris and Ile-de-France, workshops by arrondissement
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Cooking and pastry classes in Paris, culinary workshops for novices and experts
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Where to Take a Driving Course in Île-de-France? The Race Tracks in the Paris Region
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Where to get a tattoo in Paris: tattoo parlors and tattoo artists to find in the capital
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INSOLITE: Christmas 2025, original experiences to give as gifts!
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Christmas gift ideas for 2025: must-see concert tickets to give to music lovers
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Christmas Gift Idea 2025: escape games to give or discover for the festive season
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Christmas gift 2025: ideas for romantic Parisian experiences for lovers
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