Discover the Magic of the Tuileries Christmas Market 2025 in the Heart of Paris
One of the best Christmas Markets in Paris is, without a doubt, “La Magie de Noël” at Tuileries Garden Christmas Market. Located in the historical Tuileries Garden, between the Louvre Palace and Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries Christmas Market is also the largest winter fair in Paris, with an impressive number of around 80 chalets.
This pop-up seasonal venue is packed with fun activities, rides for everybody, and delicious local foods!
One of the best places to be in Paris at Christmas time, the Tuileries is filled with festive magic – keep reading this guide to discover it all!
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Tuileries Christmas Market Dates 2025 and Hours
Also known as the Louvre Christmas Market for its proximity to the Louvre Museum, this fantastic market replaced the Champs-Élysées Christmas Market in 2019 – and quickly became a favorite among both locals and tourists!
The Tuileries Christmas Market 2025 dates are from Saturday, 15 November 2025, to Sunday, 4 January 2026, which means 50 days to enjoy this fairytale place.
Tuileries Christmas Market Hours
The Tuileries Garden Christmas Market opening hours are from Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
If possible, try to visit the Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market on a weekday before 5 p.m. – it’s much less crowded while Parisians are busy at work or school!
How to Get to La Magie de Noël Christmas Market
The best way to get to the Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market is by metro. The closest metro stations are Tuileries (line 1) and Concorde (lines 1, 8, and 12).
Metro line 1 is an automatic line, so it keeps running no matter what – rain, shine, or even during transport strikes!
To use the metro in Paris, you can buy a carnet de 10 (a set of 10 individual tickets) that you will charge on a plastic card (Navigo Easy) or on your mobile. If you plan on using the metro often, check out the different Paris metro tickets for a cheaper option.
La Magie de Noël at Tuileries Garden Christmas Market – Things to Do
1. Christmas Shopping
One of the best things to do at the Christmas Market Tuileries is visit the charming Artisan Village for some Christmas-themed shopping!
You will find 30 wooden chalets where artisans sell precious, hand-made items, from crafted jewelry to handbags, house ornaments, and food products.
Most stalls feature items made in France, but you will also have the chance to shop for hand-crafted items made worldwide, including in North Africa and Asia.
If you have an eye for style, this market is the ideal place to spot awesome high-quality accessories embodying French chic essence that will make for lovely gifts.
2. See Paris from the Ferris Wheel
The symbol of La Magie de Noël Christmas Market is the giant Ferris Wheel that adds that touch of allure to the whole ambiance.
Sure, this is not one of the biggest Ferris Wheels in the world, nor the most spectacular, but a spin on it is a must! Besides being super fun, you will enjoy incomparable views of the Tuileries Garden, the Seine River, and the Louvre Museum from its top.
To have the best time, ride the Ferris Wheel at night to see the Louvre Glass Pyramid illuminated and the light show at the Eiffel Tower: there is nothing better than seeing them brightly lit against the winter night sky!
3. Fairground
Part of the magic of Christmas in the Tuileries is the lively fairground – one of the best things to do while soaking up the festive atmosphere!
If you’re visiting Paris with kids, they’ll absolutely love the fairground, complete with beautiful decorations like igloos, dozens of sparkling Christmas trees, oversized Santas and sleighs with reindeer, and giant candy canes.
Besides the gorgeous venue, the fairground boasts a wide range of activities that will entertain kids of every age, from a giant slide to Santa’s little train.
For the little ones, there are classic merry-go-rounds, slides, and the fun Puppet Theater, while older children can have fun on bumper cars, flying chairs, and all sorts of rides and roller coasters.
4. Ice Skating for Kids and Adults
An activity that can’t be missed from a proper Christmas market is an ice rink! At the Tuileries Garden Christmas Market, that winter wonderland is in full force thanks to the huge (for Paris standards) ice skating rink that awaits on the Concorde-Rivoli side of the Christmas market.
With an impressive measure of 250 m2, this year, the ice rink is bigger than ever! Lace up your skates and get ready to have a blast while swirling and admiring Paris’ famous landmarks all around you.
The ice rink at the Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market is open every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Last year, the entrance fee was 6€ for kids and 10€ for adults.
What to Eat in the Tuileries Garden Christmas Market
The magic of Christmas in the Tuileries wouldn’t be complete without savoring comforting seasonal treats and cozy drinks that bring festive cheer to every bite and sip.
Browse the chalets to find the ones selling delicious food that you can enjoy on the go, or head to the Christmas Market’s big food venue for a sit-down meal.
The venue offers “a culinary tour of France” with, according to the organization, about twenty regional French specialties on offer, from Alsace to Brittany and the French Antilles. Among the fantastic savory foods you will find are wursts and tarte flambée from Alsace, many hearty soups, and the must-try tartiflette from Savoye. Tartiflette is a French-style cheesy potato bake with pickled onions, cream, and charcuterie.
If you love cheesy stuff, you should also try raclette, which is the name of a dish and its main ingredient. This packed-flavored cheese (mostly French reblochon cheese) is melted on a raclette grill and put on top of boiled veggies like potatoes or grilled meats.
To wash all this delicious food down, you can choose from a wide variety of drinks, like local beers, grog (a drink made from hot water, lemon, honey, and rum), and the famous vin chaud (mulled wine).
For those with a sweet tooth, food stalls offer mouthwatering deliciousness like gauffres (hot waffles), crêpes, nougat from France, all kinds of chocolate, and fairground sweets like the barbe à papà (cotton candy).
(Indoor) Things to Do Near the Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market
The Louvre Christmas Market is so much fun, but sometimes you may need a break from the freezing outdoor temperatures of winter in Paris.
From incredible museums to charming Seine River cruises to a Christmas-themed Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, here are some ideas for more things you can do during your winter holiday in Paris.
- Visit the Louvre Museum. Check out how to visit the Louvre in 2 hours or less
- Take the Christmas-themed Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
- Take the Hop-On Hop-Off Seine River Cruise (it has a stop near the Tuileries Garden)
- Take a hot chocolate at beautiful Le Café Marly, with views over the Louvre Pyramid
- Admire Monet’s Nympheas (water lillies) at Musée de l’Orangerie
- Wine-tasting at Les Caves du Louvre, built by King Louis XV’s sommelier
