Christmas trees: popular varieties in France and what you should expect to pay

Christmas trees are now on sale around France, with Nordmann firs continuing to dominate the market ahead of Norway spruces or artificial models. Here is how much they cost in 2025 and where you can buy them.

Many retailers began stocking Christmas trees in mid-November, and a large share of households make their purchase during the first week of December.

According to the latest 2025 figures from the sector’s professional bodies, Nordmann firs still account for just over three-quarters of all natural Christmas tree sales in France.

Norway spruces make up most of the remaining natural-tree sales, with other varieties such as blue spruce or noble fir representing only a small share of the market.

A minority of households continue to opt for artificial trees, though updated national figures for 2025 have not yet been published.

Choosing a Christmas tree 

Nordmann firs 

Nordmann firs remain the most popular due to their dense branches, dark green needles and good resistance to indoor heat. 

They keep their needles far better than spruces, making them a common choice for households who decorate early. Their scent is discreet, which can be preferable for people sensitive to strong smells.

For 2025, industry-wide averages place Nordmann prices at around €32 for the most common sizes, although the market has become more segmented. 

Mid-size trees sold through garden centres, chains or delivery services often range from €55 to over €100 depending on height and source.

Norway spruces (l'Epicéa)

Norway spruces are the more traditional tree for many families, recognised for their strong fragrance and lighter branches that are easy to decorate. 

They are, however, more fragile indoors and begin losing needles quickly, so they are generally best bought later in December.

Average prices in 2025 remain around €25 for common sizes, with many retailers offering medium spruces for between €25 and €40.

Artificial trees 

Artificial trees, which are reused year after year, remain widely available. Prices vary significantly by size and quality, and while no new consolidated national average price has been released for 2025, this was €46.50 in 2024.

Purchasing a Christmas tree 

Real trees can be bought in garden centres, hypermarkets, certain supermarkets or directly from growers. Artificial trees are available in large retailers or online.

Some stores, including Ikea and Franprix, continue to offer a bon d’achat (voucher) when buying a natural tree. This allows all or part of the tree’s purchase price to be spent on other products in the same shop.

Recycling remains common practice. Each year, many mairies and shopping centres open collection points where trees can be dropped off for composting or recycling. 

The industry estimates that around eight in every ten natural trees in France were recycled last year, and similar rates are expected for 2025.