Christmas Market of Pavillons-sous-Bois

The Christmas Market of Pavillons-sous-Bois: a festive gathering in the heart of the town

Pavillons-sous-Bois (93320), a residential town in Seine-Saint-Denis, celebrates December each year with a Christmas market set up in the city center. This event, organized by the municipality and its associative partners, has become a highlight of the local festive calendar, eagerly awaited by the approximately 22,000 Pablociens.

Chalets for all tastes

The market hosts a selection of wooden chalets offering varied and quality products. Visitors will find handmade creations—jewelry, decorative objects, paintings, ceramics—alongside gourmet stands offering foie gras, terrines, aged cheeses, artisanal chocolates, jams, and mulled wine. A selection of original toys and books complements the offerings to facilitate Christmas gift shopping in a picturesque setting.

Entertainment to enchant young and old

The entertainment program is designed to appeal to all generations. Younger children are welcomed in a dedicated area with a Christmas decoration creation workshop, a vintage carousel, and a meeting with Santa Claus in his chalet. Families can enjoy puppet shows and concerts offered on the market's small stage on weekends. Strolling costumed characters—elves, living snow globes, itinerant Santa Clauses—enhance the magic of the event.

Illuminations and winter decor

The municipality pays particular attention to the market's lighting design. The shopping streets of the city center are illuminated with garlands and light stars that create an enchanting atmosphere at dusk. The chalets themselves are carefully decorated, with each exhibitor competing in inventiveness to create an evocative setting. A live nativity scene or an oversized fir tree usually stands in the center of the market, a meeting point for photos and reunions.

A market committed to solidarity

In line with the values of solidarity and mutual aid promoted by the town, the Christmas Market of Pavillons-sous-Bois generally reserves space for local charitable associations that offer fair trade crafts, creations made by people in social integration programs, or products whose profits support local causes. This solidarity dimension gives the event a special depth and aligns it with the civic values of the municipality.