Christmas shopping like a true Parisian

A year-round shopping paradise, Paris becomes magical at Christmas time. Just a stone's throw from Bastille, in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine district, Hôtel L'Antoine is the ideal place to discover charming addresses and browse the Christmas markets... 

Every shade of Christmas

They're everywhere in Paris, for a month and a half or a weekend. Although there are many Christmas markets, each has its own identity. Not far from the Hôtel L'Antoine, you'll discover three very special ones. First, the Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est. Pretzels, flammekueche, charcuterie, cookies and decorations - there's no shortage of traditional Christmas fare. In the Marais district, sunshine awaits you at the Afro-Caribbean Christmas Market. Crafts, fashion, beauty, books and decorations inspire a real change of scenery. Last but not least, Atelier Basfroi offers you a psychedelic Christmas market that's totally off the beaten track, but full of finds!

The must-haves

Fancy a little Parisian Christmas shopping? The BHV Marais department store is just around the corner, with its lively window displays and trendy selection of top brands. Lose yourself in the narrow streets of the neighboring Marais. You'll discover the concept-stores that have made its reputation, with their wonderful and unusual gift ideas. The Broken Arm, Elevastor, Tom Greyhound and Stella Prado offer trendy collections and confidential labels that are already setting the next trends... And for a responsible Christmas, check out the neighborhood's chic vintage thrift stores such as Nuovo or Chez Snow Bunny.

There are a thousand ways to do your Christmas shopping in Paris: Christmas markets, department stores, concept stores, shopping malls... And for a unique idea, discover the artists' studios and cabinet makers in the streets around Hôtel L'Antoine. We've got lots of addresses to share!

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Hotel L'Antoine, a 4 star hotel close to the Place de la Bastille and not far from the famous Marais