As the year draws to a close, Paris transforms into a storybook setting. From November onwards, lights adorn the streets, the windows of the grand department stores put on their finest decorations, and Christmas markets spring up in every corner of the capital.
From 14 November 2026
With its 95 chalets, fairground rides, entertainment and gourmet specialities, it will delight young and old alike. It runs until 3 January 2027.
22 November 2026 – 4 January 2027
The Christmas market returns to the famous avenue after an absence of almost ten years: a chance to enjoy the lights and festive atmosphere of the Champs-Élysées.
26 November – 27 December 2026
This market showcases some forty French artisans and designers: a lovely opportunity to discover authentic products in an exceptional setting, close to Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Experience Paris Photo 2026 from Hôtel de Montesquieu, nestled in the heart of the 8th arrondissement. Just minutes from the Grand Palais, the hotel invites you to explore the fair and galleries throughout the Champs-Élysées district.
Experience Art Basel Paris from Hôtel de Montesquieu in the 8th arrondissement. The Grand Palais and the neighbourhood's finest galleries are mere steps from the Champs-Élysées.
48 hours in the 8th arrondissement of Paris: our exclusive luxury itinerary. Galerie Dior, Grand Palais, Michelin-starred restaurants, Parc Monceau. From the Hôtel de Montesquieu, all on foot.
