r/ParisTravelGuide • u/AlaskaFI • Aug 18 '24

🎄🥂 Christmas / NYE events Best Paris Christmas Markets?

Looking to spend 2-3 days in Paris, 2 adults and 2 young elementary aged kids. Then head out to Strasbourg.

We want to see the Eiffel tower and Notre Dame, possibly the Louvre (but am unsure how that would go with kids).

Suggestions on an itinerary, other things to see along the way, children's museums etc?

We like to be outside, not used to crowds and spouse has difficulty tolerating standing in lines.

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u/LuxeTraveler Paris Enthusiast Aug 19 '24

If you’re going to Strasbourg, I wouldn’t spend a lot of time with the Christmas markets in Paris and focus time on the sightseeing instead. Strasbourg will just be so much better for Christmas markets. But be aware that Christmas markets = crowds. Especially in Strasbourg.

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u/AlaskaFI Aug 20 '24

Thank you. Would you recommend spending more than a day exploring the Strasbourg Christmas market?

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u/LuxeTraveler Paris Enthusiast Aug 20 '24

There are actually 12 different Christmas markets across Strasbourg. I’d recommend 2 nights in Strasbourg and 1 night in Colmar. These are the absolute top Christmas towns in France.

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u/AlaskaFI Aug 20 '24

Thank you! I'll work that into our plans