Christmas 2025: festive concerts, carols and markets across France

From traditional English-language church services to local Christmas markets and seasonal theatre, here are some highlights of Yuletide events recommended by Connexion readers

View of a Christmas market in Paris
From carol services, concerts and markets to family-friendly pantomimes

From the first Advent carol services to festive markets and family shows, Connexion readers are preparing for a season of celebration. 

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

Christmas Eve

Christmas carols - Bertric Burée (Dordogne)

Share some mulled wine and sing traditional carols at the Foyer Rural at 17:00

Christingle service – Eymet (Dordogne)

A family-friendly Christingle service takes place at 17:00 at Eymet Temple (24500).

 

Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25

 Christmas Day communion – Monteton and Doudrac (Lot-et-Garonne) 

Communion will be celebrated at 10:30 at Église Notre Dame in Monteton (47120). 

A Family Communion follows at 11:00 at Église Jean Baptiste in Doudrac (47210).   

Sunday, January 8-11

New year panto - Eymet (Dordogne)

This year's show is The Wizard of Oz (in English), with adult tickets priced at €15 and €10 for children.