2026CHRISTMAS TRAVEL IN FRANCE · 2026
Plan a Christmas break in Grand Est with verified dates, city-by-city ideas and direct links to official sources.
2026
135 with confirmed 2026 dates.
Strasbourg(67)
Strasbourg’s historic centre becomes a network of festive squares, with the Great Christmas Tree, craft stalls and seasonal food.
Colmar(68)
Colmar hosts several small themed markets across its old town, from Petite Venise to its historic squares.
Reims(51)
A major festive market in central Reims, paired with the city’s illuminations and Christmas programme.
Metz(57)
Metz Christmas Market. Programme: wooden stalls and regional food.
Mulhouse(68)
Mulhouse Christmas Market · Centre historique, place de la Réunion et place des Cordiers. Programme: local crafts and seasonal treats.
Nancy(54)
Christmas in Nancy. Information from: Ville de Nancy.
Kaysersberg Vignoble(68)
Kaysersberg Vignoble Christmas Market. Programme: carefully selected crafts and four Advent weekends.
Riquewihr(68)
Riquewihr Christmas Market. Programme: a medieval setting, local crafts and Christmas lights.
Obernai(67)
Obernai Christmas Market. Programme: regional food and local crafts.
Eguisheim(68)
Eguisheim Christmas Market. Programme: artisans and designers, medieval lanes and local traditions.
Ribeauvillé(68)
Ribeauvillé Christmas Market. Programme: a medieval setting, festive entertainment and local crafts.
Haguenau(67)
Haguenau Christmas Market. Programme: wooden stalls and family activities.
Ammerschwihr(68)
Ammerschwihr Christmas Market. Programme: local crafts and Saint Nicholas.
Orbey(68)
Orbey Christmas Market. Programme: festive entertainment.
Rouffach(68)
Rouffach Christmas Market. Programme: local crafts, local traditions, the old town and local produce.
Gueberschwihr(68)
Christmas in Gueberschwihr. Programme: a festive food trail, a live nativity and local crafts.
Turckheim(68)
Turckheim Christmas Market. Programme: local crafts.
Munster(68)
Munster Christmas Market. Programme: local crafts and festive entertainment.
Neuf-Brisach(68)
Neuf-Brisach Christmas Village. Programme: period costumes, local crafts and Vauban’s fortified town.
Bergheim(68)
Bergheim Christmas Market. Programme: two Advent weekends, local crafts and local traditions.
Thann(68)
Thann Christmas Market. Programme: local crafts, local produce and the old town.
Bouxwiller(67)
Bouxwiller Christmas Market. Programme: local crafts, the old town and local traditions.
Hœrdt(67)
Hœrdt Christmas Market. Programme: local crafts, festive entertainment and local traditions.
Wissembourg(67)
Wissembourg Christmas Market. Programme: wooden stalls, Christmas lights and local crafts.
Hagondange(57)
Hagondange Christmas Village. Programme: wooden stalls, local crafts and festive entertainment.
Niederbronn-les-Bains(67)
Niederbronn-les-Bains Christmas Market · Parc du Casino. Programme: wooden stalls, local crafts, Christmas lights and festive entertainment.
Obersteinbach(67)
Obersteinbach Christmas Market. Programme: local crafts, local produce and food and drink.
Husseren-Wesserling(68)
Christmas in Husseren-Wesserling · Parc de Wesserling – Écomusée textile. Programme: a theatrical trail, decorated gardens, a stable with farm animals and a complimentary hot drink.
Senones(88)
Senones Christmas Market · Place Dom Calmet. Programme: a float parade, Saint Nicholas, a Christmas concert and fireworks.
Vouziers(08)
Vouziers Christmas Market · Place Carnot. Programme: wooden stalls, local crafts, local producers and Santa Claus.
Monthermé(08)
Monthermé Christmas Market · COSEC. Programme: an indoor market, Santa Claus, costumed mascots and food and drink.
Le Clerjus(88)
On 6 December 2026, from 10am to 6pm, the association Récréa'scrap 88 holds the Le Clerjus Christmas market in the town hall's reception room, with more than thirty stallholders. Santa Claus is announced at around 3pm. Snacks and a refreshment bar on site, free entry, open to all.
Troyes(10)
From 19 to 24 December 2026, Le Troyes Fois Plus à l'Ouest stages a fifty-minute interactive musical tale every day at 11am. Two elves set out to find Father Christmas's missing dog, and the interactive show is designed for children from the age of three. Tickets are 12 € for adults, 10 € for children up to and including 14, and 38 € for a family of two adults and two children, with no booking fee.
Troyes(10)
On 20 December 2026 the Théâtre Le Quai in Troyes gives two performances, at 2.30pm and 5pm, of a one-hour play written for families and for children aged four to twelve. Humour carries a Christmas message about looking out for one another. One single ticket price of 12 €.
Troyes(10)
The Orchestre symphonique de l'Aube plays two Christmas concerts at the auditorium of the Centre de congrès de l'Aube in Troyes: Saturday 5 December 2026 from 7pm to 8.30pm and Sunday 6 December from 10.30am to noon. The programme brings together Hely-Hutchinson's Carol Symphony, a suite from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and Nigel Hess's Christmas Overture.
Radonvilliers(10)
At the Théâtre équestre de Champagne in Radonvilliers, Filoméa tells in the ring the story handed down between Filoméa and Jeanne, carried by horses, vaulting, dressage, contortion and aerial work. Nine performances run from 2pm to 3pm, on 20 to 23 and then 26 to 30 December 2026; 19, 24 and 25 December are not performance days. The show is ticketed.
Avioth(55)
On 12 and 13 December 2026, from 1pm to 8pm on both days, the Anim'Avioth association sets up its Christmas village at the foot of the basilica in Avioth, in the Meuse. More than seventy local and craft stallholders, concerts, parades and food stands are announced. Entry to the village costs 2 € per adult and is free for under-14s.
Longeville-en-Barrois(55)
On 19 December 2026, from 9am to 4pm, the GAEC du Val d'Ornain opens the buildings of an old farmstead in Longeville-en-Barrois to craftspeople, food producers and makers for a one-day Christmas market. Access is free.
Tannois(55)
On 20 December 2026, from 8am to 6pm, the salle des fêtes Les Orchidées in Tannois hosts an entirely indoor Christmas market, open to everyone and free to enter. Light refreshments are served, including croque-monsieur to be ordered in advance, and parking is free.
Sedan(08)
Christmas in Sedan · Château fort de Sedan. Information from: Château fort de Sedan, Ville de Sedan, gestion Alfran.
Rocroi(08)
Rocroi Christmas Market · Bastion du Dauphin. Programme: Stallholders.
Rocroi(08)
Christmas in Rocroi · Bastion du Dauphin. Information from: Agence de développement touristique des Ardennes.
Vouziers(08)
Christmas in Vouziers · Église Saint-Maurille. Information from: Agence de développement touristique des Ardennes.
Marcq(08)
Marcq Christmas Market · Salle Raoul-Mas. Information from: Agence de développement touristique des Ardennes.
Vendresse(08)
Christmas in Vendresse · Couvent des Cordeliers. Information from: Agence de développement touristique des Ardennes.
Signy-le-Petit(08)
Christmas in Signy-le-Petit · Salle polyvalente. Information from: Agence de développement touristique des Ardennes.
Dieuze(57)
Dieuze Christmas Market · Assajuco Emmaüs Dieuze. Information from: Moselle Attractivité, MOSL.
Diebling(57)
Diebling Christmas Market · Clos des Arts. Information from: Moselle Attractivité, MOSL.
Dabo(57)
Dabo Christmas Market · Espace Léon IX. Information from: Moselle Attractivité, MOSL.
Marsal(57)
Christmas in Marsal · Musée départemental du Sel. Information from: Moselle Attractivité, MOSL.
Metz(57)
Christmas in Metz · Arsenal Jean-Marie Rausch, Grande Salle. Information from: Cité musicale-Metz.
Thionville(57)
Christmas in Thionville. Information from: Moselle Attractivité, MOSL.
Thionville(57)
Christmas in Thionville · Musée, Cour du Château. Information from: Moselle Attractivité, MOSL.
Yutz(57)
Christmas in Yutz · L’amphY. Information from: Moselle Attractivité, MOSL.
Chavelot(88)
Chavelot Christmas Market. Information from: Conseil départemental des Vosges / office de tourisme contributeur.
Saint-Dié-des-Vosges(88)
Christmas in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges. Information from: Conseil départemental des Vosges / office de tourisme contributeur.
Laneuveville-devant-Nancy(54)
Laneuveville-devant-Nancy Christmas Village · Place de la République. Information from: Ville de Laneuveville-devant-Nancy.
Pleurs(51)
Pleurs Christmas Market. Programme: Indoor market, local crafts and regional food.
Troyes(10)
In Troyes, a Christmas cake contest becomes an interactive family show for ages five and up. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-12.
Troyes(10)
In Troyes, Augustin joins the elves to save the magic of Christmas. Period announced by the source: 2026-12-22 to 2026-12-23.
Sedan(08)
Sedan’s free family parade combines travelling theatre with a chance to meet Saint Nicholas. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-04.
Haguenau(67)
Les Messagers bring gospel and Christmas songs to Saint-Joseph Church in Haguenau. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-20.
Haguenau(67)
Around 80 artisans showcase their work in Haguenau, including handmade Christmas decorations. Period announced by the source: 2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22.
Haguenau(67)
A walk through Haguenau and a discussion at the Alsatian Museum explore Advent traditions. Period announced by the source: 2026-11-29 to 2026-12-19.
Fagnières(51)
Local crafts and treats at the Christmas market. Date announced by the source: 2026-11-22. The source announces free admission.
Châlons-en-Champagne(51)
Crafts and food in central Châlons. Period announced by the source: 2026-11-27 to 2026-12-27. The source announces free admission.
Mourmelon-le-Grand(51)
Songs, puppets and magic for little ones. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-19. The source announces free admission.
Kaysersberg Vignoble(68)
Local produce and food gifts. Period announced by the source: 2026-11-27 to 2026-12-20. The source announces free admission.
Kaysersberg Vignoble(68)
Memories of childhood Christmases. Period announced by the source: 2026-11-27 to 2027-01-03. The source announces free admission.
Sedan(08)
On 5 and 6 December 2026, families can arrive at 2 or 3 pm for storytelling, immersive games and a meeting with Saint Nicholas. Admission prices remain to be clarified.
Sedan(08)
A toy fair with a Lego contest and bingo opens the Nutons’ Saint Nicholas festivities on 29 November 2026, from 9 am to 5 pm. Visitor admission is €1, including a bingo ticket.
Fréland(68)
A Christmas market with local makers and a children’s craft activity. Date announced by the source: 2026-11-29.
Le Bonhomme(68)
A mountain Christmas market with local crafts and a visit from Santa. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-05.
Orbey(68)
A two-day Christmas market, with storytelling and letters to Santa on Saturday. Period announced by the source: 2026-12-05 to 2026-12-06.
Kaysersberg Vignoble(68)
Learn to decorate gingerbread with icing in a Christmas workshop. Booking required. Date announced by the source: 2026-11-21.
Ammerschwihr(68)
Four organic wines paired with Christmas treats at Domaine Freyburger. Booking required. Period announced by the source: 2026-12-05 to 2026-12-19.
Haguenau(67)
A wooden-animal carousel in Haguenau’s Christmas programme. Prices and opening times are not specified.
Thionville(57)
A free concert for all ages before Thionville’s Saint Nicholas parade. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-06.
Igney(88)
Saint Nicholas parade with a hot drink in Igney. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-04. The source announces free admission.
Saint-Dié-des-Vosges(88)
A free Saint Nicholas parade through Saint-Dié-des-Vosges. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-05.
Épinal(88)
Saint Nicholas festivities, parade and fireworks in Épinal. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-05.
Saint-Dié-des-Vosges(88)
A family treasure hunt for Saint Nicholas’s sweets. Period announced by the source: 2026-12-02 to 2026-12-16.
Épinal(88)
Handel performed on period instruments with choir and soloists. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-04.
Senones(88)
Meet Santa beneath Senones’s large Christmas tree. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-24. The source announces free admission.
Charleville-Mézières(08)
Ardennes organists and conservatoire students perform a Christmas concert in the basilica. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-13.
Chaumont(52)
A workshop prepares readings for the Christmas festivities. Date announced by the source: 2026-11-28.
Thillombois(55)
Decorated rooms, lights and Saint Nicholas festivities at the château. Period announced by the source: 2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05.
Saint-Nicolas-de-Port(54)
The town and basilica celebrate Saint Nicholas with a parade and torchlight procession. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-05.
Saint-Nicolas-de-Port(54)
Meet Saint Nicholas at his house and hand in drawings for the competition. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-02.
Remiremont(88)
The Christmas market brings festive products and crafts to Place Christian Poncelet. Period announced by the source: 2026-12-04 to 2026-12-27.
Épernay(51)
Avenue de Champagne hosts lights and performances on Friday and Saturday evenings, with food events on Saturday and a car parade on Sunday.
Ars-sur-Moselle(57)
A Christmas market in the gym, featuring crafts and gifts. Period announced by the source: 2026-11-28 to 2026-11-29.
Saint-Avold(57)
A Christmas village with wooden chalets. Period announced by the source: 2026-11-28 to 2026-12-24.
Mourmelon-le-Grand(51)
A Christmas market with games and creative workshops. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-11.
Œuilly(51)
A scrapbooking fair with Christmas workshops for children. Period announced by the source: 2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22.
Taissy(51)
Santa arrives at the fort on a dog sled. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-20. Checked on Agence de développement touristique de la Marne on 2026-09-12.
Niderviller(57)
The town council and local creative leisure club organise a market with artisans, makers and regional produce. Father Christmas, refreshments and a bookable meal are announced.
Hombourg-Haut(57)
The Rhine Choir and Orchestra perform Handel’s Messiah under Luciano Bibiloni at Saint-Étienne collegiate church. Seating is unreserved and a free shuttle leaves from the Espace de Wendel car park.
Troissy(51)
The Troissy-Bouquigny festival committee brings crafts, gift ideas and local produce to the village hall. A raffle, on-site food and a visit from Santa at 2 pm are announced.
Dormans(51)
Dormans town hall announces a day of gift ideas, craftspeople and local produce. Mulled wine, food, activities and a photo with Santa complete the programme.
Saxon-Sion(54)
On Sion Hill, this arts and crafts Christmas market focuses on handmade work, local produce and food traders. A free raffle is planned for visitors.
Pfastatt(68)
More than sixty exhibitors offer crafts, decorations and gifts over two weekends, with hot drinks and food.
Val-de-Moder(67)
Central Pfaffenhoffen hosts numerous stalls, crafts, handmade work and entertainment for children and adults.
Sierck-les-Bains(57)
The town hosts its Father Christmas Village over four weekends, with craft and producer chalets, Father Christmas, lanterns, teddy bears, concerts, games and workshops.
Volgelsheim(68)
Place de l’Europe hosts a Christmas village with wooden huts, local makers and Santa from 20 to 22 November 2026. Fireworks are announced for Saturday at 8 pm.
Huningue(68)
Over two weekends, Huningue Little Christmas Village brings an enchanted forest, carousel, shows and craft or food chalets to Place Abbatucci. Admission is free.
Bruyères(88)
Bruyères hosts an indoor and outdoor Christmas market on 28 and 29 November 2026. The official listing announces a children’s workshop, a visit from Santa and food on site.
Verdun(55)
An outdoor guided walk explores Christmas and Saint Nicholas traditions in Verdun, with a hot drink at the end.
Châlons-en-Champagne(51)
Saint Nicholas, his donkey and Père Fouettard parade through the market. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-06.
Châtillon-sur-Marne(51)
Domaine Champagne Lacroix hosts its first Christmas market on 18 December 2026 with artisans, producers, local creations, festive food and an ugly Christmas hat contest.
Vitry-le-François(51)
Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption Collegiate Church is illuminated on 13 December 2026 with Christmas activities for all ages and the Bethlehem Peace Light.
Châlons-en-Champagne(51)
Saint-Alpin Church hosts the Nativity Trail exhibition from 27 November to 31 December 2026, with the Americas as this year’s theme.
Châlons-en-Champagne(51)
On three Saturdays in December 2026, the Friends of the Organ perform Christmas carols and seasonal pieces on the grand organ in Châlons-en-Champagne.
Châlons-en-Champagne(51)
Four free vocal events take place in Châlons-en-Champagne in December 2026, featuring school ensembles, African choirs and a children’s choir.
Metz(57)
The Lantern Trail returns to Square Boufflers from 20 November to 30 December 2026 for its 15th edition, featuring thousands of illuminated characters and monumental displays.
Thionville(57)
Pays Thionvillois Tourisme hosts a Christmas pop-up shop from 14 November to 31 December 2026, showcasing Qualité MOSL products and local gift ideas.
Thionville(57)
On 12 December 2026, a family rally invites young participants to solve clues and challenges through the streets of Thionville. Advance booking is required.
Thionville(57)
On 5, 12, 19 and 20 December 2026, a lantern-lit walk explores Lorraine Christmas tales and traditions through central Thionville. Booking is required.
Metz(57)
On 23 December 2026, a one-hour guided walk from the cathedral to Place Saint-Louis explores Advent tales, Christmas legends and local traditions.
Altkirch(68)
From 5 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, central Altkirch becomes a magical forest inspired by Sundgau tales, with lights, scenery and family activities.
Soultzbach-les-Bains(68)
On 28 and 29 November 2026, the medieval lanes of Soultzbach-les-Bains welcome craftspeople, a living Nativity, stories, choirs and Christmas entertainment.
Sundhouse(67)
On 29 November 2026, Sundhouse community hall hosts craftspeople from 10 am to 6 pm, with a choir at 3 pm and activities for children.
Rosheim(67)
On 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 December 2026, central Rosheim hosts a craft market with a small farm, carriage rides and an artisans’ courtyard.
Molsheim(67)
On 11 and 12 December 2026, Noël’Dom brings makers, craftspeople and local producers together in Molsheim with Christmas gift ideas.
Dienville(10)
Under the stone market hall, the event brings together exhibitors, local craftspeople, regional produce, games and entertainment, with refreshments on site.
Vendeuvre-sur-Barse(10)
The town welcomes numerous exhibitors to the school canteen, offering regional produce, crafts, games and gift ideas.
Mœurs-Verdey(51)
Mœurs-Verdey village hall hosts a Christmas market on 29 November 2026, featuring crafts, original creations, local produce and gift ideas.
Thionville(57)
From 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, central Thionville brings together festive chalets, a food village, a children’s village, an ice rink, lights and Christmas entertainment.
Langres(52)
From 18 to 24 December 2026, Place Jenson hosts the Langres Christmas Village, with a variety of exhibitors, gift ideas and festive food.
Langres(52)
From 29 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, a recreational ice rink on Place Jenson in Langres welcomes families and groups of friends.
Chaource(10)
Chaource market hall hosts a Sainte-Catherine market featuring crafts, Christmas decorations, gift ideas and gourmet produce, with drinks and light meals available.
Colmar(68)
Nine huts bring together nine chefs and food artisans serving Alsatian dishes to eat on site or take away.
Saint-Louis(68)
Cité Danzas artisans open their workshops and present their creations in this centre dedicated to craftsmanship.
Metz(57)
A guided walk links Saint Stephen’s Cathedral and Saint Martin’s Church to explore religious heritage and nativity scenes, ending with a hot drink at the Christmas market.
Metz(57)
This tour explores Advent traditions, legends and stories in Metz from Celtic times to today, ending with a hot drink at the Christmas market.
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