Christmas Markets 2012 in Paris | City Getaway

 City Getaway Paris: Christmas Markets 2012 in Paris

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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 15^th to December 23^rd

Location: Place du Parvis de Notre Dame, Paris 5^th district

Metro/RER: St Michel or Cité

 

• Saint Germain des Prés Christmas market and Santa’s Village

Welcome to the village of Father Christmas.

Open from December 6^th to January 2^nd

Location: Boulevard Saint Germain, Paris 6^th 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 1^st to December 24^th
Location: Place Saint-Sulpice, Paris 6^th 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 16^th to January 6^th

Location: Avenue des Champs-Elysées, Paris 8^th 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 30^th to December 15^th

Location: Gare de l'Est, Paris 10^th district
Metro: Gare de l'Est

• Place de la Nation Christmas Market

Stock up on traditional foodstuffs or handcrafted toys.

Open from early December 1^st to December 24^th
Location: Place de la Nation, Paris 11^th district

Metro/RER: Nation

• Place d'Italie Christmas Market

This Christmas market is modest but packed with authentic goods.

Open from November 24^th to December 24^th
Location: Place d'Italie (Shopping Centre), Paris 13^th district

Metro: Place d'Italie

• Montparnasse Christmas Market

Come and taste the specialities of regional French delicacies.

Open from December 5^th to December 30^th

Location: Gare Montparnasse, below the Montparnasse tower, Paris 15^th 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 13^th to January 6^th

Location Place de la Trocadero, Paris 16^th 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 21^st to December 29^th

Location: Parvis de la Défense (near the Grand Arche)
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.