{"id":15534,"date":"2019-10-31T10:00:49","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T10:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devourparisfoodtours.com\/?p=3024"},"modified":"2024-01-29T17:16:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T17:16:31","slug":"best-christmas-markets-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-christmas-markets-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Best Christmas Markets in Paris You Should Visit This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

A tradition that originated in France\u2019s Alsace region to the east of Paris in the 16th century, Christmas markets have grown in popularity in recent years.<\/p>\n

Each year, France\u2019s dozens of markets\u2014with their quaint wooden stalls, flowing mulled wine<\/a> and overpriced nativity scene figurines\u2014bring in an estimated 27 million visitors, including two million at the original Christkindelsm\u00e4rik<\/i> in Strasbourg<\/a> alone.<\/p>\n

In Paris, some markets\u2014such as the ones at Notre-Dame<\/a> and Saint Germain Des Pres\u2014more or less emulate the original. Others\u2014for example, in La Defense or Clignancourt\u2014take on a new, modern approach.<\/p>\n

While each market has its unique advantage, this selection of the six best Christmas markets in Paris will surely fulfill everyone\u2019s need for holiday cheer.<\/p>\n

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Do you know about the best Christmas markets in Paris? Photo credit: Bing HAO<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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What's Included<\/p>\n