What's on
December 2026 in France
We check each date with the organiser, but confirm before you book.
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20 Nov – 27 Dec
Market · Mulhouse
Marché de Noël de Mulhouse
Mulhouse dresses its Christmas market in a new printed fabric each year, a nod to the city's textile past, and sells candles and other crafts. Park-and-ride with the tram is easier than driving in.
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23 Nov – 29 Dec
Market · Colmar
Marchés de Noël de Colmar
Colmar runs six separate Christmas markets in its half-timbered centre, each with its own theme, and nearby villages such as Eguisheim and Riquewihr hold their own. Plan for weekday visits if you can, as weekends get crowded.
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27 Nov – 24 Dec
Market · Strasbourg
Marché de Noël de Strasbourg
Strasbourg has kept a Christmas market since 1570, and today the stalls spread over several squares, from the cathedral to Petite France. Go after dark for the lights, mulled wine and bredele biscuits.
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5 Dec – 8 Dec
Festival · Lyon
Fête des Lumières
For four nights around 8 December, Lyon lights up its facades, squares and parks with free light installations. Visitors walk between the sites on foot, and public transport is the easiest way into the centre.
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