A Christmas Market On The Champs-elysées: An Exceptional Event
At the end of November and the beginning of December, several Christmas markets take place in the capital, place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, place Saint-Sulpice, but also on the Esplanade de la Défense. Since 2008, Parisians can also enjoy a Christmas market on the Champs-Elysées.
Christmas on the Champs-Elysées
The first Christmas market on the Champs-Elysées took place from November 20 to December 31, 2008 between the Rond-Point and the Concorde.
Europe was the main theme of this first edition, in tribute to the French Presidency of the European Union.
The most beautiful avenue in the world, illuminated for the occasion in the colors of Europe, hosted a Christmas market where about twenty countries of the European Union were represented.
This year, this magical event will be held from November 15, 2015 to January 4, 2016. The market will be open from 10:30 am to midnight (and even 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays).
Beautiful illuminations
Every year for the holidays, the Champs-Elysées are dressed in light.
These magical illuminations remain in place until the end of January.
Note: for the past few years, the Parisian illuminations have been using new generation diodes that reduce the energy bill shared by merchants and the Paris City Hall by 70%.
Christmas markets in the capital
In addition to the Christmas market on the Champs-Elysées, several places in the capital organize their own Christmas market:
Santa Claus' Village at Place Saint-Germain des Prés
From November 14, 2015 to January 4, 2016
from 10am to 8pm
Place Saint-Germain des Prés 75006 PARIS
The Christmas Arch at La Défense
From November 19 to December 27, 2015
Open from 11am to 8pm every day. On Saturday, until 9pm.
Metro : La Défense (line 1)
RER : La Défense
Christmas market place Saint-Sulpice
From December 1st to December 24th 2015
from 10am to 8pm
1, place Saint-Sulpice 75006 PARIS
Subway : Saint Sulpice
RER : Saint Michel - Notre Dame
The Montmartre Christmas Market
From November 27 to 29, 2015
Near the Sacré-Coeur Basilica (Paris 18e)
From 10 am to 8:30 pm (10 pm on Saturday and Sunday)
The Christmas market of the Abbesses District
From November 27, 2015 to January 3, 2016
From 10am to 8:30pm. 10am-10pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Place des Abbesses - 18th
Subway : Abbesses
Paris Notre-Dame Christmas Market
From December 12 to 23, 2015
From 10am to 8pm. 10am-9pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Square Viviani and quai Montebello
Subway : Maubert
The Alsatian Christmas market at the Gare de l'Est
From December 3 to 18, 2015
From 9am to 8pm. 10am-7pm on Sundays.
December 18: from 9am to 6pm.
Subway : Gare de l'Est
The Montparnasse Christmas Market
From December 10 to 31, 2015
Place Raoul Dautry
Subway : Montparnasse - Bienvenüe
The Trocadero Christmas Market
From December 18, 2015 to January 3, 2016
From 11am to 8:30pm
Subway : Trocadero
