Féeries d'Auteuil Christmas market

The Féeries d'Auteuil Christmas Market transforms the historic Apprentis d'Auteuil Foundation site in Paris's elegant 16th arrondissement into a magical festive village each December. Founded in 1866 by Abbé Roussel, this charitable location provides a meaningful backdrop for a solidarity market where all proceeds support over 40,000 vulnerable young people and families through the foundation's educational programs. The market features approximately fifteen wooden chalets offering original gift ideas including jewelry, fashion accessories, home décor, leather goods, and handicrafts from the Middle East. Food lovers can indulge in gastronomic specialties like wine, champagne, foie gras, artisan cheese, and chocolate, while traditional Provençal santons and Advent wreaths complete the festive selection. The Ressourcerie d'Auteuil flea market section attracts bargain hunters with carefully curated furniture, unusual objects, toys, books, and CDs. Families enjoy daily old-fashioned carousel rides, weekend creative workshops, puppet shows, and magic performances. The stunning Sainte-Thérèse chapel, built in the 1920s, hosts free concerts throughout the event. A unique nativity scene exhibition showcases over thirty creations made by young people from the foundation's establishments on the theme "Where God is born, hope is born," with visitors voting for their favorites. Nordmann Christmas trees in all sizes are available for purchase, adding to the authentic country market atmosphere. Easily accessible via metro lines 9 and 10, this intimate market offers a heartwarming alternative to Paris's larger Christmas markets.