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The Notre-Dame Christmas market sets up in the Square René Viviani on the Left Bank, with views across the Seine to Notre-Dame Cathedral, which reopened after its restoration in December 2024. The 2026 market is listed from 26 November to 27 December and focuses on French artisans and regional food producers.

Opening hours for 2026 had not been announced at the time of writing; in previous years the market opened daily from 10am to 8pm, staying open until 9pm at weekends. Stalls sell crafts, decorations, cheese, charcuterie, wine and French Christmas sweets.

The square is also home to the oldest tree in Paris, a black locust planted in 1601, which is propped up by supports.

Pro Tip: Visit at dusk for the best view of the cathedral lit up across the river. Combine the market with a visit inside Notre-Dame, where entry is free but queues are long, so arrive early in the day.