Christmas markets
France· Travel peak notice · Alsace / Paris / Lyon
Travel tipTravel impact: High
- Date
- Fri, 20 Nov 2026 to Thu, 31 Dec 2026
- Duration
- 42 daysMulti-day holiday
- Local name
- Marchés de Noël
- Region
- Alsace / Paris / Lyon
- Travel peak notice
- Nationwide
Background
France’s Christmas markets—especially Strasbourg, Colmar, Paris and Lyon—are classic winter draws.
Impact on travellers
Weekend markets throng and eastern towns book out—watch pickpockets and peak prices.
Extra notes
Often late November through year-end.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Fri, 24 Jul 2026
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