Paris Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Paris and surrounding areas
Paris illuminates the holiday season with Christmas lights across the downtown square and near the Eiffel Tower replica on Lamar Avenue, creating a picturesque backdrop for seasonal events. The Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting and local parades offer holiday activities, festive events, and family-friendly attractions for residents and visitors. Discover seasonal markets, performances, and neighborhood traditions that make Paris’s winter celebrations memorable and charming.
Find the best Paris Christmas happenings this year!
Editor's Picks (5)
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All-Star Christmas Concert
(Greenville)
Holiday concert with Greenville Pops Orchestra and Tatiana Mayfield
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Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting
Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa and live reindeer
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Greenville Holiday Market
(Greenville)
Local artisans and vendors offering unique holiday gifts and treats.
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Wonders of Winter
(Denison)
Free holiday festival with Santa, rides, and vendors
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A Very Merry BarnHill Christmas with Jingle
(Anna)
Country Christmas concerts and wine tasting
Christmas Markets Near Paris
Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Paris.
Greenville Holiday Market
Get into the festive spirit at the Greenville Holiday Market! This joyful event...
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Experience the magic of the holiday season at BarnHill Vineyards for 'A Very...
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Christmas shows, theater performances, and holiday entertainment in Paris.
All-Star Christmas Concert
Get into the holiday spirit with the All-Star Christmas Concert, featuring the Greenville...
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Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Paris.
Wonders of Winter
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Wonders of Winter in Forest...
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Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Paris.
Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting
Join the festive celebration as downtown Paris lights up for the holidays! This...
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See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
Also Near Paris
Christmas Events Road Trips & Weekend Getaways
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Paris Christmas FAQ
The most significant annual Christmas events include the large Christmas markets at La Défense and the Tuileries Garden, along with the extensive Christmas lights displays throughout the city, especially on the Champs-Élysées.
Parisian holiday traditions often involve elaborate window displays at department stores, festive illuminations along major avenues, and enjoying gourmet festive meals. The city's romantic ambiance adds a unique charm to its Christmas celebrations.
The Champs-Élysées is a must-see for its grand light display. Other notable areas include the department stores like Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, and the charming streets of areas like Montmartre which often have lovely decorations.
Major Christmas markets like those at La Défense and the Tuileries Garden are great places to find local makers. Smaller, more artisanal markets can also pop up in various neighborhoods throughout the city during the holiday season.
Enjoying the spectacular Christmas lights, browsing the festive window displays, and exploring the atmosphere of the Christmas markets are wonderful free activities. Many churches also offer free Christmas concerts.
Families often enjoy the Christmas markets with their carousels and festive treats, visiting Santa Claus at department stores, and seeing the magical light displays. Some theaters also offer family-friendly holiday shows.