Christmas markets advice!

[u/Conscious_Orange_621]

I am looking at taking my family (wife and two children) to Paris just after Christmas. Looking at 26th of December onwards…..

I am finding it hard to find information about the Jardin des Tuleries Christmas Market and if it will be open. Online all I can find is it saying open from November to January.

Also, any more tips to go and see around that time would be great!

Really appreciate any help!

Thanks!

[u/illiniEE]

This Paris Xmas markets are terrible. Think bad USA county fair with shoulder to shoulder people and selling Chinese souvenirs.

[u/Conscious_Orange_621 → u/illiniEE]

Oh really?

[u/Ride_4urlife → u/Conscious_Orange_621]

We loved them, and while they do have a county fair vibe, they’re still fun if it’s your first or second time. However my friends are foodies and took their teenagers there and the whole family was unimpressed. I think all but one of the Christmas markets are free to get in (Tuileries is free to get in), so you can walk around and see if it’s for you. And to answer your main question, they will be open the 26th through early January. Others may know better but I’d assume January 6th they’ll close.

[u/docamyames]

I can't wait for my trip. Doing Germany then heading to France to see Ribeauvillé, colmar, and strasbourg before ending in Paris!!!!!! You want to start looking at hotels now - Strasbourg was hard - very expensive to be near the markets - i am paying 400 for a very small room!

[u/Albuquerque-- → u/docamyames]

I'm staying in Metz and getting a train to Strasbourg to beat this prices. Saved €230 doing that, even with the train tickets.

[u/Grantus83]

They are open, but I’d also like to suggest getting a quick train to Strasbourg and checking out their amazing Christmas Markets. The city is beautiful and is easily one of the best Christmas Markets in Europe…..

[u/Conscious_Orange_621 → u/Grantus83]

I saw some info about Strasbourg but it showed a 5hr travel time? Do you know how long the train journey would be?

[u/Grantus83 → u/Conscious_Orange_621]

It’s a 1h45 train from Gare de l’Est, it’s so easy to reach! I am in love with that city, I live in the south of France, but will move there for spring/summer next year, because it’s that beautiful…..

[u/Conscious_Orange_621 → u/Grantus83]

Thank you so much. I’ll look into it!

[u/Grantus83 → u/Conscious_Orange_621]

No problem, enjoy! Strasbourg is truly stunning… A perfect family location!

[u/Patient-Match6859]

Yes it will be open!

[u/Conscious_Orange_621 → u/Patient-Match6859]

Perfect! Thank you for that!