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The most beautiful Christmas markets in France

With Christmas just around the corner, Christmas markets are opening up all over France! From traditional to grandiose, discover our selection of the most beautiful Christmas markets in France.

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Top 10 des plus beaux marchés de Noël en France :

  1. Strasbourg Christmas market
  2. Paris Christmas market
  3. Metz Christmas market
  4. Reims Christmas market
  5. Colmar Christmas market
  6. Lyon Christmas market
  7. Toulouse Christmas market
  8. Bordeaux Christmas market
  9. Lille Christmas market
  10. Nantes Christmas market
Marché de Noël Colmar
Marché de Noël de Colmar - © Istock - Serts

Strasbourg Christmas market

Strasbourg's Christmas market welcomes you with over 300 chalets spread across the heart of the historical city center.
The market has been held every year since 1570, making it not only the oldest Christmas market in Alsace, but also one of the largest in the region. With its pretzels and warm atmosphere, you won't be disappointed in the capital of Christmas!
 
From November 27 to December 27, 2024.

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Sapin avec boules de noel à paris tour eiffel
© iStock-encrier

Paris Christmas market

From November to January, the City of Lights shines with the colors of Christmas. If you want to visit the capital in the most magical atmosphere, then this is THE time to do it!
From the Eiffel Tower to Notre-Dame, discover a wide choice of markets and experience the magic of Christmas right in the heart of Paris. Head for the capital's most beautiful spots to enjoy mulled wine and gingerbread.
 
Marché de Noël à Metz
Marché de Noël à Metz - © PNS-AGEfotostock

Le marché de Noël de Metz

With Christmas just around the corner, the city of Metz dresses up in its white coat to welcome you to its Christmas market: the biggest in Lorraine and the 3rd most beautiful in Europe!
 
The Christmas atmosphere fills the different squares of Metz, with decorations that will amaze all the family.
From November 22 to December 30, 2024

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Cathédrale de Reims illuminée
Cathédrale de Reims illuminée - © Istock - RnDmS

Reims Christmas market

France's biggest Christmas market, with 135 wooden chalets, Reims welcomes visitors from all over the country again this year.
Experience a magical evening on the forecourt of the Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral, with a wealth of gastronomic and artisanal products. Concerts enliven the market, and there's also a Son et Lumière show on the Cathedral.
Free entertainment for children with the traditional Christmas tree and Ferris wheel on Place d'Erlon, Santa's chalet...
From November 7 to December 29, 2024.

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Ambiance de Noël à Colmar, Alsace
Ambiance de Noël à Colmar, Alsace - © iStock-Sami-Sert

Le marché de Noël de Colmar

Once again this year, the little Venice will put stars in your eyes! Take a trip to the charming Alsace region to celebrate Christmas in Colmar.
The town offers 5 Christmas markets for every generation, but that's not all: every weekend, the town lights up and highlights its half-timbered houses and canals. Shall we take you to Colmar?
From November 26 to December 29, 2024.

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Gourmandises de Noël
Gourmandises de Noël - © iStock-AMzPhoto

Le marché de Noël de Lyon

If there's one city that knows how to celebrate Christmas, it's Lyon! The City of Light is preparing a magical Christmas! From november 24 to december 24,2024. The program includes 4 family-friendly Christmas markets. 
During the same period, from December 5 to 8, 2024, don't miss the Fête des Lumières, Lyon's flagship event.
 
Toulouse en hiver
Toulouse en hiver - © iStock-LeonidAndronov

Toulouse Christmas market

The Toulouse Christmas market invites you to meet local producers at Place du Capitole. From gastronomy to traditional wooden toys, you'll be sure to find what you're looking for. 
This year, a 200 m² ice rink awaits you!
Upcoming dates.
gâteaux de Noël Allemagne
© iStock - AlexRaths

Bordeaux Christmas market

For the holiday season, the Bordeaux Christmas Market takes over the Allées de Tourny. Featuring 150 exhibitors, including 40 craftsmen, a giant Christmas tree and the traditional carousel....
From November 29 to December 29, 2024.
 
Artisanat au marché de Noël
Artisanat au marché de Noël - © Istock - st-design

Lille Christmas market

From the Grand'Place to the Rue de la Monnaie, Lille is decked out in a thousand lights for a magical Christmas! Take to the skies on the Ferris wheel and admire a breathtaking panorama of the city!
From November 20 to December 29, 2024.
 
Fillette dans un marché de Noël
Fillette dans un marché de Noël - © Istock - Martin Dimitrov

Nantes Christmas market

Discover Nantes' many Christmas activities, starting with the largest Christmas market in Western France! Children's activities take place every Wednesday and weekend, including workshops in Santa's house, shows, an Advent calendar, a brass band...
From November 21 to December 31, 2024.
 

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20/09/2024