Alfortville Christmas Market

The Alfortville Christmas Market: Lights and conviviality in early December

Every first of December, Alfortville enters the magic of the holidays with a highly anticipated double event for residents: the inauguration of the city's Christmas illuminations and the opening of its Christmas Market at Place François Mitterrand. This opening evening is a festive and popular moment, during which the town hall brings the community together for an open-air gospel concert in front of the town hall.

A market in the heart of the city for a week

Located at Place François Mitterrand, right in the center of Alfortville, the Christmas market runs for a full week. This longer duration than many neighboring markets allows a maximum of residents and visitors to attend at their own pace, after work or on weekends.

The chalets offer a varied selection of festive products:

• Christmas decorations, baubles, garlands, and interior decoration items
• Original gifts, toys, and accessories for the whole family
• Gourmet products: chocolates, jams, biscuits, spices, and regional specialties
• Jewelry and fashion accessories
• Mulled wine, hot chocolate, and crepes to warm up

Santa Claus's House

Every year, Santa Claus sets up his house in the heart of the market. In a carefully decorated chalet, children are welcomed for magical and unforgettable encounters. Photos, conversations, and wonder are all part of the experience, making this moment a precious memory for families.

A gospel concert to open the festivities

The opening evening of December 2, 2025, was marked by a gospel concert organized in front of the town hall. This artistic choice, rooted in the tradition of gospel music and spirituals associated with Christmas, offers a moment of emotion and collective sharing that goes beyond the simple commercial aspect of the market.

Alfortville, a town between the Marne and the Seine

Nestled at the confluence of the Marne and the Seine, Alfortville is a dynamic commune in the Val-de-Marne. Its Christmas market is part of a rich local life, with cultural events, community activities, and local shops. The town benefits from excellent public transport links (metro line 8, RER D), facilitating access from Paris and neighboring towns.