Marchés de Noël 2026: dates and locations across France

You may have noticed Christmas lights being installed across French towns and cities in preparation for the arrival of Marchés de Noël. 

Christmas markets are major attractions for both locals and visitors to France - especially in the east of the country where markets in places such as Strasbourg attract some three million people each year, according to the Ville de Strasbourg. 

A 92-year-old tree measuring 30m has been selected to stand in Strasbourg’s Place Kléber throughout this year’s festive season. The Christmas tree was erected on October 26 awaiting its illumination in time for the city’s iconic markets on November 27 (further details below). 

We look at a selection of free Christmas markets planned across France this year, opening as early as November 12 and closing as late as January 4, 2027. In some instances, dates and times have not yet been confirmed.

Before attending, be sure to check out our list of handy French vocabulary for Christmas markets to make sure you know your pain d'épices from your vin chaud. 

Christmas markets in France

Paris

Marché de Noël de Paris La Défense. Times are yet to be confirmed.

Dates: November 12-December 31; ice rink open until January 3

Jardin des Tuileries

Dates: November 14-January 3. Times are yet to be confirmed.

Marché de Noël des Champs-Elysées

Dates: November 22-January 4.  Times are yet to be confirmed.

Marché de Noël Notre‑Dame (Square René‑Viviani)
Dates: November 26-December 27.  Times are yet to be confirmed.

Marseille

Foire aux santons (Quai du Port)

Dates: November 14-January 3

Times: Sunday-Thursday 10:00-19:00; Friday-Saturday 10:00-20:00

Marché de Noël du Vieux-Port (Bas de la Canebière). Dates and times are yet to be confirmed.

2025 Dates: November 22-January 4

2025 Times: Sunday-Thursday 10:30-20:00; Friday-Saturday 10:30-21:00

Lille

Village de Noël de Lille (Place Rihour)

Dates: November 18-December 30

Times: Sunday-Thursday 11:00-20:30; Friday and Saturday 11:00-22:00; December 24 closes 18:00; closed December 25

Nantes

Marché de Noël de Nantes (Place Royale and Place du Commerce)

Dates: November 19-December 27

Times: Monday-Saturday 11:00-21:30; Sunday 11:00-20:00; December 24 11:00-18:00; December 25 15:00-21:00

Lyon 

Marché de Noël de Lyon (Place Carnot)

Dates: November 20-December 24

Times: Monday-Thursday 11:00-20:00; Friday 11:00-22:00; Saturday 10:30-22:00; Sunday 10:30-20:00

Fête des Lumières

Dates: December 5-8

Colmar

Marchés de Noël (Place Jeanne d'Arc, Place de l'Ancienne Douane, Place des Dominicains)

Marché de Noël des enfants (La Petite Venise)

Dates: November 23-December 29

Times: Monday-Thursday 11:00-19:00, Friday-Sunday 10:00-20:00; on December 24 11:00-17:00

Marché Gourmand

Dates: November 23-January 3

Times: Every day 11:00-22:00; on December 31 11:00-17:00

Reims

Marchés de Noël de Reims (The hautes Promenades Jean-Louis Schneiter and the esplanade de la porte de Mars)

Dates: November 25-December 27

Times: Monday 14:00-20:00; Tuesday-Thursday 11:30-21:00; Friday 11:30-22:00; Saturday 10:00-20:00; Sunday 10:00-20:00; 

December 21-27 (Monday 11:00-20:00; Tuesday-Wednesday 11:00-21:00; December 24 11:00-18:00; closed December 25; Saturday 10:00-22:00; Sunday 10:00-18:00)

Toulouse

Marchés de Noël (Place du Capitole, Place Charles-de-Gaulle, allées Jean-Jaurès)

Dates: November 26-December 27. Times to be confirmed.

2025 Times: Sunday-Thursday 10:30-21:00; Friday-Saturday 10:30-22:00; December 24 10:30-19:00; December 25 14:00-21:00

Les Allées Enchantées (Allées Jules-Guesde)

Dates: November 28-December 23. Times to be confirmed.

2025 Times: Sunday-Thursday 11:00-20:00; Friday-Saturday 11:00-21:00

Strasbourg

Christkindelsmärik (La Grande Île)

Dates: November 27-December 24

Times: November 27 14:00-21:00; every day 11:30-21:00; December 24 11:30-18:00

Kaysersberg

Marchés de Noël (The cour de l’Arsenal and the église Sainte-Croix)

Dates: November 27-December 20

Times: Friday-Sunday 10:00-20:00; closed Monday-Thursday

Bordeaux

Marché de Noël de Bordeaux (Place des Quinconces)

Dates: November 27-December 27

Times: Every day 11:00-21:00

Nice

Marché de Noël de Nice (Jardin Albert 1er, Promenade du Paillon and place Masséna)

Dates: November 27-January 3. Times yet to be confirmed. 

Avignon

Marché de Noël d’Avignon (Place de l’Horloge)

Dates: November 27-January 2

Times: Sunday-Thursday 11:00-20:00; Friday-Saturday 11:00-21:00

Le marché de La Mirande (Place de l'Amirande)

Dates: December 4-6

Times: December 4 18:00-23:00; December 5 11:00-23:00, December 6 11:00-18:00

From the first Advent carol services to festive markets and family shows, we are also preparing a list of December events. 

If you have an event you would like to add to our list seasonal celebrations, let us know at feedback@connexionfrance.com