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Happy Holidays from all of us at Damoisel !

Traditional and popular Christmas markets are a major shopping event and are held from November onwards.
Originating in Germany and the Alsace, Christmas markets have spread across the whole of Europe since the 1990s. A great favourite with Parisians and visitors to the city, they have gradually become an essential part of the festive season in Paris and can be found in all districts of the capital.

CHRISTMAS MARKET ON THE CHAMPS-ELYSEES
Date : from 11 November 2016 to 02 January 2017
Location : Avenue des Champs-Élysées – Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris
Description : Charming wooden chalets line the entire stretch from Concorde to the Champs-Elysées roundabout, selling regional food specialities…

TRADITIONAL ALSACE CHRISTMAS MARKET AT THE GARE DE L’EST
Date : From December 2016
Location : Gare de l’Est – Place du 11 novembre 1918, Paris
Description : Bretzels, gingerbread, little Christmas biscuits, decorations… the best of Alsatian gastronomy, gare de l’Est

CHRISTMAS MARKET AT MONTPARNASSE
Date : From 10th to 31th december 2016
Location : At the foot of the Montparnasse tower – Paris
Description : Situated below the Montparnasse tower block, this Christmas village has a wonderful selection of regional products.

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE ON LA DEFENSE ESPLANADE
Date : from 17 November 2016 to 27 December 2016
Location : La Défense et son esplanade – Parvis de la Défense – Paris La Défense
Description : Village over 10,000m ² with more than 300 chalets with traditional arts and crafts, 400 m ² of festive décorations

CHRISTMAS MARKET AT QUAI BRANLY
Date :December 2016
Location : Quai Branly – Du pont de l’Alma au pont de Bir-Hakeim, Paris
Description : A Christmas market at the foot of the Eiffel Tower : crafts, Christmas decorations, gift ideas and gourmet food.

EIFFEL ON ICE
Date : from 15 December 2016 to 03 January 2017
Location : Parc du Champ-de-Mars – Quai Branly – Avenue de la Motte Picquet, Paris
Description : Activities, winter sports and tastings await you at Eiffel on ice, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

SAINT GERMAIN DES PRES VILLAGE OF FATHER CHRISTMAS
Date : December 2015
Location : Boulevard Saint Germain – Paris
Description :Welcome to the village of Father Christmas. All along boulevard Saint Germain, no less than 30 chalets will spread the magic of Christmas. A great way to shop for all the family and taste some seasonal goodies …

In Paris, there are lots of special events at Christmas time for kids and adults that make this an extra magical time of year with lots of fun and special moments together.
You will find some of our recommendations below. For more tips, recommendations or information, please feel free to contact us.

DISNEY’S ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS

Date : 07 November 2015 to 07 January 2016
Location : Disneyland Paris – Disneyland Paris, Marne-la-Vallée
Description : The magic of Christmas will delight visitors to Disneyland®. This year’s programme: Christmas procession, Christmas tree, Interac…

THE BIG WHEEL ON PLACE DE LA CONCORDE

Date : 11 November 2016 to 15 May 2017
Location : Place de la Concorde – Paris
Description : This year, as Christmas approaches, the Big Wheel will once again be set up on the Place de la Concorde.

DESIGNER CHRISTMAS TREES

Date : 18 November 2016 to 21 November 2016
Location : Théâtre des Champs-Élysées – 15 avenue Montaigne, Paris
Description : Top couturiers, designers create unique works to the association ‘Les Sapins de Noël des créateurs’

VAUX LE VICOMTE CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS

Date : December 2015
Location : Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte – Vaux-le-Vicomte, Maincy
Description : The Château de Vaux le Vicomte is decked out in an enchanting decor for the festive season

FESTIVAL DU MERVEILLEUX

Date : Late December 2016 – early January 2017
Location : Pavillons de Bercy – Musée des Arts Forains – 53 avenue des Terroirs de France, Paris
Description : Le Festival du merveilleux is opening to the public for ten days at the end of the year. Merry go round, street artists, magicians

NEW YEAR’S EVE IN PARIS ON AVENUE DES CHAMPS-ELYSEES

Date :31 December 2016
Location : Avenue des Champs-Élysées – Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris
Description : In 2016/2017, the Arc de Triomphe at the head of the city’s grandest of avenues will be the site of a special event (to be announced later in the year).

THE GRANDE PARADE ON THE CHAMPS-ELYSEES
Celebration

Date :01 January 2017
Location : Avenue des Champs-Élysées – Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris
Description : There will be a Grande Parade on the Champs-Elysées to ring in the New Year on 1 January : carnival floats, brass bands…