City Getaway Paris: Christmas Markets 2012 in Paris
City Getaway Paris: Les Marchés de Noël 2012 à Paris
This season you plan your
Christmas in Paris, with your family or alone? In this case, you will have the
great opportunity to see why the French capital is called the city of light –
during this festive period thousands of bulbs adorn the streets, squares and
trees, giving the city an exceptional appearance. Paris is beautiful at any
time of the year, yet at Christmas it becomes a spectacular place.
Christmas in Paris is about a lot
of things not the least of which is shopping. Christmas in Paris is a
shopaholics dream. But do not expect spending lot of time inside the designer
shops, boutiques or commercial centres, the real celebration takes place
outside those walls, at the Christmas markets.
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Christmas markets are the
opportunity to stroll among various wooden chalets and stands, finding
something to decorate your Christmas tree, your New Year’s Eve table or to shop
for Christmas presents. And moreover, you can taste gourmet delicacies like
mulled wine, gingerbread or some regional delights while looking for gifts and
decorations.
Here is the list
of Christmas markets in Paris 2012
- Notre Dame Cathedral Christmas Market
Stroll through the 5e arrondissement, tasting the
finest mulled wine and roasted chestnuts while admiring the craftsmanship and
giant Christmas tree next to Notre Dame Cathedral.
Open
from December 15th to December 23rd
Location: Place du Parvis de Notre Dame, Paris 5th district
Metro/RER: St Michel or Cité- Saint Germain des Prés Christmas market and Santa’s Village
Open
from December 6th to January 2nd
Location:
Boulevard Saint Germain, Paris 6th district
Metro:
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Saint-Sulpice Christmas Market and Santa's Village
This market
ensures an old Paris Christmas spirit and some treats of the finest French
cuisine.
Open from December 1st to December 24th
Location: Place Saint-Sulpice, Paris 6th district
Metro: Saint-Sulpice
- Champs-Elysées Christmas Market
The largest
Christmas market on the world’s most beautiful avenue stretching from the Arc
de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde.
Open
from November 16th to January 6th
Location: Avenue des
Champs-Elysées, Paris 8th district
Metro:
Champs-Elysées-Clémenceau
- Gare de l'Est Christmas Market
Christmas market ideal to find the
best of Alsatian gastronomy treats.
Open from November 30th to December 15th
Location: Gare de l'Est, Paris 10th district
Metro: Gare de l'Est
Metro: Gare de l'Est
- Place de la Nation Christmas Market
Stock up on
traditional foodstuffs or handcrafted toys.
Open from early December 1st to December 24th
Location: Place de la Nation, Paris 11th district
Metro/RER: Nation
- Place d'Italie Christmas Market
This Christmas market is modest but
packed with authentic goods.
Open from November 24th to
December 24th
Location: Place d'Italie (Shopping Centre), Paris 13th district
Location: Place d'Italie (Shopping Centre), Paris 13th district
Metro: Place
d'Italie
- Montparnasse Christmas Market
Come and
taste the specialities of regional French delicacies.
Open
from December 5th to December 30th
Location:
Gare Montparnasse, below the Montparnasse tower, Paris 15th district
Metro:
Montparnasse Bienvenue
- Trocadero Christmas Market and Ice Rink
No less
than 120 stands will spread the magic of Christmas, along with an ice-skating ring
and snow villages perfect for the kids.
Open
from December 13th to January 6th
Location Place de la
Trocadero, Paris 16th district
Metro: Trocadero
- La Défense Christmas Market
With over 350 chalets it is one of the largest
Christmas markets in the Parisian area.
Open
from November 21st to December 29th
Location: Parvis de la Défense (near the Grand Arche)
Metro/RER: La Défense
Metro/RER: La Défense
Just when you think your holiday time can't get any better;
maybe Christmas in Paris will surprise you. Come and discover the wonders of
Christmas under the Paris sparkling sky. For your accommodation, visit city-getaway
to find Christmas deals in Paris.
