French Christmas market · 2026

Family Christmas Decoration Workshop at the Museum of Time

Planning a festive trip to Besançon? Find the dates, location and official information you need before you travel.

2026 dates confirmed22 – 23 December 202622 December 2026 · 22 December 2026 · 23 December 2026 · 23 December 2026
Besançon

In brief

After a museum visit, families make Christmas decorations while discovering the traditional technique of embossed metal.

2026 dates: 22 – 23 December 2026. Opening dates: 22 December 2026; 22 December 2026; 23 December 2026; 23 December 2026. Location: Musée du Temps, Besançon, Doubs, France. Four sessions on 22 and 23 December 2026, from 10.30 am to noon and from 2.30 pm to 4 pm. For ages 3 and over, with an adult; booking is compulsory and the price is €5 per participant.

Plan your visit

Plan your visit

WhereMusée du TempsDoubs, France
2026 dates2026 dates confirmedBourgogne-Franche-Comté
AdmissionPaid admissionSingle price : €5
OrganiserMusée du Temps de Besançon

2026

Useful travel tips

  1. 01

    Check the organiser’s website shortly before travelling to Besançon, as opening hours and individual activities may change.

  2. 02

    For a weekend visit, compare rail access and parking before choosing accommodation in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

  3. 03

    Allow extra time when the programme is spread across several squares or opening periods.

What we have checked

Confirmed dates are clearly marked. If the organiser has not released the 2026 programme yet, we say so rather than recycling last year’s dates.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When is Christmas in Besançon in 2026?

The confirmed overall period is from 22 December to 23 December 2026. Any separate opening periods are shown on this page.

Where does the event take place?

The event is held in Besançon, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. Use the official source for the latest access details.

Where can I check last-minute changes?

Use the official organiser or tourism link shown on this page before setting off.