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Christmas Market in Châlons

December 1st to 31st 2023

Discover the enchanting Christmas market, the many street performances, concerts, the nativity display, the Hôtel de Ville transformed into Father Christmas’ grotto and much more…an amazing and original programme of festivities awaits you from december 1st to 31st, 2023

A welcoming Christmas market

that's easy to get around

The Christmas Market in Châlons-en-Champagne is modest in size, making it easy to get around. You don’t have to queue to get in, there’s no jostling to get to the stalls, and you’ll love the beautiful festive lights and decorations.

With around fifty or so booths and stalls, our Christmas market offers a wealth of original gift ideas:

  • Hand-crafted items such as jewellery, hats, leather goods, clothing, and ceramics
  • Gastronomic delights such as oysters, chocolates, pies and local specialities
  • And, of course, champagne!

Where is the Christmas market located?

Rue de l’Hôtel de Ville, Rue d’Orfeuil, Rue des Fripiers, Rue de l’Abbé Lambert, Rue des Lombards, Rue des Poissonniers, Place Foch and Place de la République.

Parking is available in the Galerie de l’Hôtel de Ville, in Place Foch, right in the centre of the Christmas market area.

A host of

Shows and attractions

Châlons-en-Champagne is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage, particularly when it comes to circus and music. This is illustrated by our Christmas Village.

What makes it special? A whole host of different attractions for all ages to enjoy. The Châlons Christmas Market also includes street performances, concerts, the festival of light, the Vents et Voix de Noël concert, and to the delight of little ones, the reconstructed farm at Les Caudalies and when Santa Claus arrives in town.

And, of course, there are the Eau’dyssée and Métamorph’eau’ses boat trips…

Practical information

Inauguration of the Christmas Market on Friday December 1st at 6:15 p.m. with a traveling light show and the display of illuminations.

CHRISTMAS MARKET HOURS:

MERCHANT AND CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT:

  • Monday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Thursday to Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

GASTRONOMIC CENTER:

  • Monday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Thursday to Sunday: 11 a.m. to midnight

MEETING WITH SANTA:

Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Special hours: December 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and December 24 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Christmas market and shows: Free entry

Ice rink: 1.50€ for 15 minutes

GHV car park: Free underground parking on Sundays December 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.

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