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Visit Reims and its Christmas market

Set course for France's third largest Christmas market! From 26 November to 28 December 2025, the Cité des Sacres will be offering you a magical experience for the festive season. For a day or a weekend, treat yourself to a royal break in the magical world of the Reims Christmas Market.

"La cité des Rois" gets into the festive spirit

This festive season, "La cité des Rois" hosts the third largest Christmas market in France. With its hundreds of chalets and enchanting lights, the town offers a wonderful journey to Santa's land. On the programme: culinary specialities from the region, colourful illuminations, crafts, gift ideas for young and old, champagne tastings*... an instant leap into the magic of Christmas!

A magical Christmas in Reims

    Discover the Reims Christmas Market

    One of the most beautiful markets in France

    The Reims Christmas Market is one of the most famous and important in France. Take a stroll through the 150 wooden chalets lining the city's streets and squares, from the upper part of the Promenades Jean-Louis Schneiter, through the Porte de Mars esplanade, to the station forecourt. At the stands, exhibitors will be showcasing their skills and their finest creations, to be placed under the Christmas tree as presents.

    Taste the local specialities

    As the cold weather sets in, you'll be treated to the smell of gingerbread, mulled wine and a few bubbles of champagne*. Take advantage of your stroll to sample some local specialities: pâtés en croûte and Reims pink biscuits, gingerbread and chocolates, all accompanied by music! In the artisans' village, meet artists from the Marne who will be showcasing their original creations. And for even more tasty discoveries, try a traditional Reims restaurant!

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      Entertainment for all the family

      The highlight of the show: a whole programme of Christmas entertainment has been put together especially for the festive season. To the delight of young and old alike, discover the Children's Kingdom! Visit Father Christmas in his chalet, take a ride on the little train or take a ride on the merry-go-round with wooden horses. Stop off under the big Christmas tree, and for the more adventurous, take a spin on the Ferris wheel in Place Drouet d'Erlon. Thrills guaranteed!

      All the activities in Reims over Christmas

        Our ideas for activities during your stay in Reims

        Unesco World Heritage sites

        Reims Cathedral, the Tau Palace, Saint-Remi Abbey and Saint-Nicaise Hill are all listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These unique sites are symbols of Reims' central place in history.

        A visit to Reims naturally includes the magnificent Notre-Dame cathedral, the setting for the coronation of the Kings of France.
        On December evenings, the façade ofReims cathedral comes to life with Regalia, a sound and light show. Through a multi-act scenario, relive the emotion and fervour of the day of the Coronation of the Kings. Don't miss this unique event during the Christmas festivities! Good news, it's free!

        A visit to the Champagne vineyards

        Another essential part of any successful stay in Reims is a visit to the vineyards and the great Champagne Houses. Take the route of the Champagne vineyards and push open the doors of the cellars to meet the winemakers, who will share their passion with you over a tasting session. It's an experience that really comes into its own in the run-up to the New Year, when Champagne bubbles become the perfect symbol of a refined, festive occasion. And don't forget to visit Épernay, the "Capital of Champagne", just 30 minutes away.

        The Art Deco circuit in Reims

        Less well known but just as exceptional, Reims is the French capital of Art Deco. This style, with its clean, sober, geometric lines, came into its own after the First World War, when the city was rebuilt. During a walk lasting around three hours, you can admire the many monuments created by this movement. Don't forget your camera!

        Cellar visits and tastings

          All the questions you may have about the Reims Christmas Market

          This year, the Reims Christmas Market will be held from 26 November to 28 December 2025 on the high Promenades Jean-Louis Schneiter. It is open Mondays from 2pm to 8pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11.30am to 9pm, Thursdays and Fridays from 11.30am to 10pm, Saturdays from 10am to 10pm and Sundays from 10am to 8pm. Exceptionally, it will be closed on 25 December.

          - Father Christmas in his factory: every day
          - Little train for children: every day (free)
          - Ferris wheel: from Monday 15 November 2025 to Sunday 11 January 2026, from 10am to 10pm (paying)
          - Musical entertainment at the Christmas market: every Wednesday and Friday afternoon
          - Christmas choir at the market: Saturdays in December, at 5pm
          - Musical entertainment in the town centre: 20 and 21 December, 2pm to 6pm
          - Regalia show (projection onto Notre-Dame Cathedral): every Friday and Saturday at 8pm, from 28 November 2025 to 3 January 2026 (except Friday 12 December)

          To make the most of the city, visitors can use public transport. If you're coming to Reims by car, you can leave it in one of the three P+R car parks (Parking Neufchatel, Parking CHU Hôpital Debré, and Parking Belges), located at the entrance to the city. You can then take public transport (tram, bus or city bus), cycle or visit the city on foot.
          If you're coming by train, Reims Centre SNCF station is a 1-minute walk from Promenades Jean-Louis Schneiter, where the Christmas market is held.

          The city of Reims offers a wide range of accommodation options, from luxury hotels to charming rooms and gîtes. Take advantage of your stay to treat yourself to a relaxing and soothing break in a spa hotel, or for an unusual and unforgettable experience, book a night in a château in the heart of the vineyards (around Epernay, for example). Enchanting, fairytale addresses in the heart of the Champagne region for memorable moments with your partner or family. Make the most of your stay: during the festive season, accommodation in Reims is often fully booked!

          In the Grand Est region, from Alsace to Champagne and Lorraine, Christmas markets and their chalets are set up from the end of November. In Nancy, the Christmas markets are called "Saint Nicolas markets", in honour of the patron saint of the Lorraine people. In Metz, the Christmas markets and children's entertainment will delight the whole family. In Alsace, the authentic Christmas markets of Strasbourg, Colmar and Mulhouse will delight young and old alike!

          If you'd like to discover all the Christmas markets in the Grand Est region, find all the information here.

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          To enjoy the city and its Christmas market at your leisure, we recommend that you park your car in one of the city's car parks.

          Find all the car parks with recharging points in Reims. We particularly recommend the following car parks with charging points: Parking CPA Erlon (4 minutes' walk), Parking CPA Buirette (8 minutes' walk), Parking CPA Cathédrale (13 minutes' walk).

          *Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health and should be consumed in moderation.

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