Top 20 Christmas markets in France
Our pick of the Christmas markets in France that are worth the trip, in order. 6 of the 20 are on Matoo, with confirmed dates, opening hours and a map.
The Top 20, in order
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No. 1: Strasbourg Capitale de Noël
— Strasbourg, France
Oldest Christmas market in France (est. 1570); centered around the massive Great Christmas Tree on Place Kléber and the Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame. -
No. 5: Marché de Noël de Mulhouse
— Mulhouse, France · 20 Nov – 27 Dec 2026
Famous for its exclusive festive Christmas fabric (Étoffe de Noël) that decorates the town hall and stalls on Place de la Réunion. -
No. 7: Marché de Noël artisanal et authentique
— Kaysersberg, France · 27 Nov – 20 Dec 2026
Intimate and strictly vetted for authentic Alsace craftspeople; set against a medieval fortress ruins backdrop. -
No. 9: Marché de Noël médiéval
— Ribeauvillé, France · 5 Dec – 13 Dec 2026
Weekend-only medieval spectacle with troubadours, stilt-walkers, jugglers, roasted boar, and costumed villagers. -
No. 10: Marché de Noël traditionnel de Riquewihr
— Riquewihr, France · 27 Nov – 20 Dec 2026
Enclosed 16th-century vineyard village adorned with elaborate façade decorations, tasting cellars, and local Alsace wines. -
No. 15: Marché de Noël authentique
— Eguisheim, France · 27 Nov – 30 Dec 2026
Centered in a circular village layout of concentric ramparts; emphasizes traditional crafts, gingerbread, and small-producer wines.