Several Christmas markets also happen annually in Montmartre, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and Gare de l'Est train station, so you'll never be too far from one no matter where you are in Paris.

Christmas markets abound this time of year, and no place does it better than Paris. From La Défense Marché de Noël to the Eiffel Tower, here are the best ones.

Paris — Christmas here is subtle, partly because the city cannot be significantly improved by red bows and tinsel. All year long, electric lights turn the Eiffel Tower into a gigantic Christmas ...