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Now that the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer, the holiday season is almost here. And what's truly part of that? Christmas markets! Not only in Germany, but also in beautiful France, we find dozens of charming markets. Almost every town and village in France has its own Christmas market. Some are small and consist of just a few stalls, while others are enormous and last for months. At these markets, you'll find everything for the holidays and enjoy the beautiful decorations and traditional treats. From the oldest Christmas market in Strasbourg to the most unique Christmas market in Mulhouse, today we're listing what we consider to be the most beautiful Christmas markets in France.
10 Most Beautiful Christmas Markets Throughout France
Christmas market in Reims
The city of Reims is located in the heart of the Champagne region and This is also reflected in the Christmas market. At the more than 125 stalls that the market is rich, you will find all kinds of regional products and delicacies. You will also find Christmas market a large Ferris wheel, from which the view over the city is still is more beautiful. And if you are already in Reims? Then be sure to miss the beautiful champagne houses not over! Dates: November 26 to December 28, 2025 – reims-tourisme.com
Christmas market in Strasbourg
The oldest Christmas market in France can be found in Strasbourg. This charming city, in the heart of the Alsace region, has this tradition since 1570! In the heart of the city, on Place Kléber, you will find a gigantic Christmas tree, surrounded by stalls with handmade gifts and delicious regional products. This Christmas market is one of the largest in Europe, large Enough for a multi-day visit! Dates: November 26 to December 24, 2025 – noel.strasbourg.eu
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Christmas market in Mulhouse
The Christmas market in Mulhouse is very unique compared to from other Christmas markets. This city is known for its beautiful fabrics and during the holidays the whole city is decorated with this fabric, lights and other beautiful decorations. These decorations give the city a unique, A welcoming atmosphere during the Christmas holidays that you won't easily find anywhere else. Dates: November 21st to December 27th, 2025 – explore-grandest.com
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Christmas market in Colmar
We think the Christmas market in Colmar is perhaps the most beautiful Christmas market in all of France. This medieval city has always been beautiful, but when the old half-timbered houses are stylishly decorated at Christmas and illuminated, this city is completely enchanting! Throughout the city you will find various Christmas markets, each with its own unique Christmas stalls. Come Are you traveling with children? Then be sure to visit the 'Petite Venis' market, where they can the littlest ones among us can send a letter to Santa Claus or feast their eyes on The Living Nativity Scene. Dates: November 24 to December 29, 2025 – christmas.alsace
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Christmas market in Toulouse
In the month of December, Toulouse is transformed into a beautiful Christmas village. The market has many stalls and at these stalls Buy the most beautiful gifts, such as handmade wood carvings and candles. You can also buy local delicacies here, such as cheeses and wines from the region, but also the typical roasted chestnuts and mulled wine at the Christmas market in Toulouse Do you also have the chance to bump into Santa Claus? He's here all year round day! Dates: November 25 to December 29, 2025 – toulouse-visit.com
Toulouse
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Christmas market in Lille
During the winter months, the entire city centre of Lille is illuminated into the Christmas spirit. You'll find beautiful decorations everywhere, lots of lights and cozy nativity scenes. You will find authentic, traditional gifts and treats, as well as more familiar international snacks. On the Christmas market in Lille a huge number of cultures are represented and this market is So definitely worth a visit. Dates: November 20 to December 29, 2025 – noel-a-lille.com
Christmas Market in Lille © Facebook Village de Noël de Lille
Christmas market in Lyon
On the La Place Carnot square in Lyon you will find the atmospheric Lyon Christmas Market. This Christmas market consists of more than 150 stalls, each with its own specialties. If you come here at the beginning of December, you will all good. In Lyon the festival of lights takes place: enormous Atmospheric and definitely worth a visit! Dates: November 22nd to December 24th, 2025 – marche-noel-lyon.com
Lyon © Fetes des Lumieres Facebook
Christmas market in Bordeaux
In Bordeaux you can enjoy shopping all year round that only gets better at Christmas. During the holidays, the streets of Bordeaux is richly decorated and you will find more than 100 beautifully illuminated stalls. Especially on the Allées de Tourny you will find a huge number of cozy stalls Christmas stalls and cute restaurants. Bordeaux is also known, of course for its delicious wines and it is therefore no surprise that you come here at Christmas stock up on some delicious bottles. Date: November 28 to December 28, 2025 – bordeaux-tourism.co
Christmas Market in Bordeaux ©Marche de Noel Facebook
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Christmas market in Dijon
From the central station to the town hall; in the During the winter months, the entire center of Dijon is transformed into a beautiful Christmas market. The most beautiful monuments are richly decorated and also There are plenty of Christmas stalls here. If you're already in Dijon, check out Be sure to visit these monuments from the inside and see the Christmas market from a different perspective perspective. And don't forget to buy a jar of authentic Dijon mustard! Dates: November 29, 2025 to January 5, 2025
Christmas market in Dijon © instagram
Christmas market in Nantes
The largest Christmas market in France is in Nantes, on the Place Royale and the Place du Commerce square. During the winter months the whole city is festively decorated and you will find more than 120 chalets spread out across the squares with all kinds of delicacies and souvenirs. From gingerbread to jewelry, From garlands to mulled wine, you'll find everything for a perfect Christmas Eve here. The Christmas market in Nantes is also recommended for children. They can get made up and take care of beautiful fanfares, live music and Entertainment. Date: November 22, 2025, to January 4, 2026 – levoyageanantes.fr
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