{"id":20020,"date":"2017-02-27T16:44:17","date_gmt":"2017-02-27T15:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/?p=20020"},"modified":"2025-11-14T16:17:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T15:17:51","slug":"christmas-markets-illuminations-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/christmas-markets-illuminations-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-Sees Christmas Markets &#038; Lights in Paris (2025-2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The City of Lights truly lives up to its name in winter, when Christmas markets and festive lights take over Paris. In this article, I\u2019ll share everything you need to know about the best Christmas markets in Paris and the most beautiful holiday lights around the city.<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a37f648303ff\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #555555;color:#555555\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #555555;color:#555555\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a37f648303ff\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/christmas-markets-illuminations-paris\/#Top-6-Christmas-Markets-in-Paris\" >Top 6 Christmas Markets in Paris<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/christmas-markets-illuminations-paris\/#Top-5-Christmas-Lights-in-Paris\" >Top 5 Christmas Lights in Paris<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top-6-Christmas-Markets-in-Paris\"><\/span>Top 6 Christmas Markets in Paris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>1) Tuileries Garden Christmas Market<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Jardin+des+Tuileries\/@48.8634916,2.3274943,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47e66e2c30000001:0xc219db09e1bfefc7!8m2!3d48.8634916!4d2.3274943!16s%2Fm%2F0bx_wd_?authuser=0&amp;entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pl. de la Concorde, 75001 Paris<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tuileries-xmas-market.jpg\" alt=\"tuileries xmas market\" width=\"750\" height=\"938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tuileries-xmas-market.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tuileries-xmas-market-380x475.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tuileries-xmas-market-2.jpg\" alt=\"tuileries xmas market\" width=\"750\" height=\"938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tuileries-xmas-market-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tuileries-xmas-market-2-380x475.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-6.jpeg\" alt=\"christmas market tuileries\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-6.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-6-356x475.jpeg 356w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24047\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-5.jpeg\" alt=\"christmas market tuileries\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-5.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-5-356x475.jpeg 356w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-4.jpeg\" alt=\"christmas market tuileries\" width=\"750\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-4.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-4-475x350.jpeg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-3.jpeg\" alt=\"christmas market tuileries\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-3.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-3-475x357.jpeg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24044\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-2.jpeg\" alt=\"christmas market tuileries\" width=\"750\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-2.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-2-475x386.jpeg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-1.jpeg\" alt=\"christmas market tuileries\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-1.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-1-475x357.jpeg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-7.jpeg\" alt=\"christmas market tuileries\" width=\"750\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-7.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-tuileries-7-475x381.jpeg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>November 15, 2025, until January 4, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What better way to celebrate Christmas than a magical party at the heart of Paris?<\/p>\n<p>Head to the verdant Tuileries Garden and stroll among the <b>wooden chalets<\/b> of its Christmas market.<\/p>\n<p>Take time to savor a delicious fairy floss or a crispy waffle and enjoy the many attractions of the <b>fairground<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The ghost train will give the whole family shivers of delight, and you\u2019ll have a splendid view of Paris from the top of the Ferris wheel.<\/p>\n<p>And who knows, you might get to slide on the<b> ice rink <\/b>from the last edition.<\/p>\n<p>And guess what: Santa Claus is sure to attend the festivities!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>2) Notre-Dame Christmas Market<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/eeZbTKgQkoRF63nd8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Square Ren\u00e9 Viviani, 2 Rue du Fouarre, 75005 Paris<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market.jpg\" alt=\"notre dame xmas market\" width=\"750\" height=\"938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market-380x475.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24031\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market-7.jpeg\" alt=\"notre dame xmas market\" width=\"750\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market-7.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market-7-375x475.jpeg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market-6.jpeg\" alt=\"notre dame xmas market\" width=\"750\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market-6.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market-6-396x475.jpeg 396w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24029\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market-5.jpeg\" alt=\"notre dame xmas market\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market-5.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market-5-475x357.jpeg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24028\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market-4.jpeg\" alt=\"notre dame xmas market\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market-4.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market-4-475x357.jpeg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24027\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market-3.jpeg\" alt=\"notre dame xmas market\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market-3.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-xmas-market-3-475x357.jpeg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>November 28, 2025, until December 25, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re fond of <b>French cuisine and craftsmanship<\/b>, you\u2019ll be happy to discover this market on the Ren\u00e9 Viviani Square, quai Montebello.<\/p>\n<p>A stone&#8217;s throw from Notre Dame Cathedral, you\u2019ll find at least thirty stalls brimming with <b>original and varied creations<\/b> suited to <b>all budgets<\/b>, ranging from knitted scarves made of silk or mohair, candles, and costume jewelry to hand-cut precious stones.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel peckish, the market is full of <b>local and seasonal products<\/b> such as foie gras, roasted chestnuts, and warm wine.<\/p>\n<p>Best of all, Santa Claus will visit the market!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>3) Alsatian Christmas Market of Gare de l\u2019Est<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Gare+de+l'Est\/@48.876807,2.3544906,17z\/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x47e66e731d8f0f3d:0xdb78b1e1a4f0821!4m6!3m5!1s0x47e66f9a64257593:0x8d1581a778076886!8m2!3d48.8768071!4d2.3593669!16s%2Fg%2F11ny482vvw?authuser=0&amp;entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rue du 8 Mai 1945, 75010 Paris<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24050\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-gare-de-lest-1.jpeg\" alt=\"christmas market gare de l'est\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-gare-de-lest-1.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-gare-de-lest-1-475x285.jpeg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24053\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-gare-de-lest-4.jpeg\" alt=\"christmas market gare de l'est\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-gare-de-lest-4.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-gare-de-lest-4-475x357.jpeg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-gare-de-lest-2.jpeg\" alt=\"christmas market gare de l'est\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-gare-de-lest-2.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-gare-de-lest-2-475x357.jpeg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24052\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-gare-de-lest-3.jpeg\" alt=\"christmas market gare de l'est\" width=\"750\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-gare-de-lest-3.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-gare-de-lest-3-475x354.jpeg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>November 282025, until December 14, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Slip under the market\u2019s tent to discover the <b>best Alsatian artisans<\/b> and get a sip of their delicious wines and liqueurs. There are also soft and crispy pretzels aplenty if you prefer.<\/p>\n<p>Not only will kids be delighted to see Santa Claus, but other surprises await them. Like storytelling sessions or, perhaps, the 4.50-meter-high gingerbread <b>Saint-Nicolas<\/b> featured last year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>4) La Defense Christmas Market<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/March%C3%A9+de+No%C3%ABl+de+La+D%C3%A9fense\/@48.8919982,2.2362357,17z\/data=!4m16!1m9!3m8!1s0x47e665213b31b351:0x4c996c04604d55bd!2zTWFyY2jDqSBkZSBOb8OrbCBkZSBMYSBEw6lmZW5zZQ!8m2!3d48.8919982!4d2.238816!9m1!1b1!16s%2Fg%2F11s9kjxy9v!3m5!1s0x47e665213b31b351:0x4c996c04604d55bd!8m2!3d48.8919982!4d2.238816!16s%2Fg%2F11s9kjxy9v?authuser=0&amp;entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Le Parvis, 92800 Puteaux<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/christmas-market-la-defense.jpg\" alt=\"la defense christmas market\" width=\"750\" height=\"938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/christmas-market-la-defense.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/christmas-market-la-defense-380x475.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-la-defense-3.jpeg\" alt=\"christmas market la defense\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-la-defense-3.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-la-defense-3-475x357.jpeg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-la-defense-1.jpeg\" alt=\"christmas market la defense\" width=\"750\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-la-defense-1.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-la-defense-1-334x475.jpeg 334w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-la-defense-1-720x1024.jpeg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24058\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-la-defense-2.jpeg\" alt=\"christmas market la defense\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-la-defense-2.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-la-defense-2-475x357.jpeg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-la-defense-4.jpeg\" alt=\"christmas market la defense\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-la-defense-4.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-la-defense-4-475x357.jpeg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24056\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-la-defense-5.jpeg\" alt=\"christmas market la defense\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-la-defense-5.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xmas-market-la-defense-5-475x357.jpeg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/la-defense-christmas-market.jpeg\" alt=\"la defense christmas market\" width=\"750\" height=\"1077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/la-defense-christmas-market.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/la-defense-christmas-market-331x475.jpeg 331w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/la-defense-christmas-market-713x1024.jpeg 713w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>November 13, 2025, until December 28, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>T<\/strong><b>he largest Christmas market in Paris<\/b> brings together nearly 200 wooden chalets filled with treasures to discover while strolling among its many alleys.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling hungry, you will find something tasty in one of the stalls loaded with gingerbread and other seasonal treats or in one of the many catering points.<\/p>\n<p>This market is open to the whole world on the culinary front, and you\u2019ll find plenty of various things to eat, ranging from <b>tartiflette <\/b>to traditional <b>Creole dishes<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to cross items off your <b>gift shopping list <\/b>or find <b>decorations<\/b> to spice up your home for Christmas Eve, you\u2019ll find everything you can wish for here.<\/p>\n<p>Santa Claus welcomes children and grown-ups in his shining house on the Parvis de la D\u00e9fense.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>5) Eiffel Tower Christmas Market<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/XPkaDXDFS5awAcd39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Quai Jacques Chirac, 75015 Paris<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eiffel-tower-xmas-market.jpeg\" alt=\"eiffel tower xmas market\" width=\"750\" height=\"1077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eiffel-tower-xmas-market.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eiffel-tower-xmas-market-331x475.jpeg 331w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eiffel-tower-xmas-market-713x1024.jpeg 713w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>December 6, 2025, until December 4, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A Christmas market has been set up not far from the Eiffel Tower, offering the chance to enjoy a cup of mulled wine and sample dishes from a few food trucks on site.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also find wooden chalets displaying holiday-themed creations, though the offerings remain fairly simple.<\/p>\n<p>Located away from the base of the Eiffel Tower and slightly off the main area of the Champ de Mars, the atmosphere can feel a bit mixed, especially with the presence of numerous street vendors nearby.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>6) Swiss Christmas Market at La Villette (New!)<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQpGZKDDE2U\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQpGZKDDE2U\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by No\u00ebl La Villette (@noel_la_villette)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>November 20, 2025, until December 28, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pour la premi\u00e8re fois hors de Suisse, ce village f\u00e9\u00e9rique propose plus de 100 chalets d\u2019artisanat, de cr\u00e9ations locales et de d\u00e9lices de saison.<\/p>\n<p>L\u2019acc\u00e8s est gratuit, mais certaines attractions comme la patinoire, la grande roue et le carrousel sont payantes.<\/p>\n<p>On y trouve aussi un chalet \u00e0 fondue, des ateliers cr\u00e9atifs, des spectacles et des animations pour toute la famille.<\/p>\n<p>C\u2019est une exp\u00e9rience conviviale et chaleureuse, parfaite pour d\u00e9couvrir la magie des f\u00eates \u00e0 la suisse au c\u0153ur du 19e arrondissement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top-5-Christmas-Lights-in-Paris\"><\/span>Top 5 Christmas Lights in Paris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>1) Avenue des Champs Elys\u00e9es<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDAoL7qNZGG\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDAoL7qNZGG\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par 1001 info univ \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 (@1001_info_univ)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Champs-%C3%89lys%C3%A9es,+Paris\/@48.868308,2.3036158,16z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47e66fc518637631:0x7c6b92d2c2465999!8m2!3d48.8662294!4d2.3077957!16s%2Fg%2F121qgdnm?authuser=0&amp;entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Access<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Paris is known as the City of Lights. Few streets in the capital illustrate this idea so well as the Avenue des Champs-Elys\u00e9es, especially in the end-of-year festivities.<\/p>\n<p>At Christmas, the most beautiful avenue in the world sparkles with a thousand lights and buzzes with celebratory sounds all night long.<\/p>\n<p>It is a unique experience to head toward the Arc of Triumph among a verdant cortege of fir trees. You don\u2019t want to miss it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>2) Avenue Montaigne<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCr4jqCCs2f\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCr4jqCCs2f\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par \u5bae\u672c \u5065\u543e Kengo Miyamoto (@kengo_miyamoto)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Av.+Montaigne,+75008+Paris\/@48.867092,2.3036232,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47e66fdcaa0cb549:0x607d018620c897d7!8m2!3d48.867092!4d2.3062035!16zL20vMGRncXQy?authuser=0&amp;entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Access<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A haven of French high fashion, this street is also famous for the spectacle it offers each year in December.<\/p>\n<p>Take the time to stroll among the fir trees in the garland-filled street and admire the illuminated windows of its luxurious shops.<\/p>\n<p>All the great fashion houses and upscale hotels gathered here are upstaging each other in their bid to amaze passers-by.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>3) Boulevard Haussmann<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQ_ekEMjI7x\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; 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border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DC2KyZ4sklV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Paris France \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 Travel | Hotels | Food | Tips (@paris.attractive)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Place+Vend%C3%B4me,+Paris\/@48.8668091,2.3185713,16z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47e66e3201ad2c71:0xa3687f4e82da3ea4!8m2!3d48.8674469!4d2.3294342!16s%2Fg%2F122vlqnf?authuser=0&amp;entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Access<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With its historical central column, luxurious boutiques, and prestigious hotels, Place Vendome has the understated elegance of one of Paris\u2019s refined enclaves. But it also knows how to dress up when the circumstances require it.<\/p>\n<p>Come Christmastime, from November to December, multicolored garlands and giant fir trees bathed in light fill the street and joyfully intermingle with the premises\u2019 classic architecture.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>5) Bus tour of Paris\u2019 lights<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tootbus.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tootbus.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tootbus-475x317.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tootbus-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to see every inch of Paris in Christmas colors, there is no need for a sleigh and magical reindeer. 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