Elegance and joy: Explore the Christmas markets of Paris

There are over 15 Christmas markets to explore in Paris.

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00:00Hello, I'm here at La Magie de Noël, discovering the Paris Christmas markets.

00:04This is one of the biggest, and there's a lot to love about Christmas in Europe.

00:13With sparkling lights, Christmas trees full of bright decorations, and cozy wooden chalets

00:17lining the streets, these markets bring to the French capital a festive tradition dating

00:22back to the Middle Ages in Germany.

00:24From ice skating rinks to slides and rides for big and little kids, as well as puppet

00:28shows and carols, there's fun everywhere you turn.

00:32To truly embrace the Christmas spirit, copy the locals, grab a steaming cup of hot mulled

00:37wine, nibble on roasted chetnuts, feast on raclette, fondue, and sizzling sausages, and

00:42indulge in churros, chocolates, and festive pastries.

00:45Feeling adventurous?

00:47Even frog legs make an appearance.

00:49These markets are a Christmas shopper's dream, with handmade crafts, chic scarves, candles,

00:55and festive decorations perfect for gifting.

00:58There are generally 15 to 20 markets scattered across the city, plus pop-up surprises.

01:03A European Christmas with a sprinkle of Parisian elegance and an unforgettable way to feel

01:08the joy of the season.