Auxerre Christmas Market
The magic of Christmas in the heart of the capital of the Yonne, between illuminated chalets and Gothic cathedral
2026
About Auxerre Christmas Market
Every year in late November, an artisanal Christmas market sets up on the Place de l'Arquebuse in Auxerre to coincide with the city's festive light switch-on. Organized by the Chamber of Trades and Crafts for the City of Auxerre, this free event brings local artisans together for a weekend, marking the official start of the Christmas season in Auxerre and the surrounding area.
Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.
Auxerre Christmas Market — edition 2026
Auxerre Christmas Market 2026: See you in December
For the 2026 edition, the Auxerre Christmas Market will return to Place Charles Surugue and the historic center of the city for several weeks of winter festivities. Organized by the City of Auxerre, this free market annually brings together artisans, creators, and local producers in an exceptional heritage setting, between Saint-Étienne Cathedral and the medieval streets of the old town.
Visitors can stroll among the illuminated wooden chalets in search of original gifts: artisanal jewelry, Christmas decorations, wooden objects, ceramics, textile creations, and gourmet specialties from Burgundy. Food stalls will offer mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, gingerbread, and the essential flavors of a Burgundian winter.
Family entertainment, the presence of Santa Claus, and the illuminations of the city center will make this edition a moment of sharing and magic for the whole family. Admission remains completely free, in line with the popular and convivial nature of this unmissable event on the Yonne's festive calendar.
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Practical information — Auxerre Christmas Market
Location: Place de l'Arquebuse, 89000 Auxerre.
Admission: Free.
Organizer: Chambre de métiers et de l'artisanat, for the City of Auxerre.
Access: The market is held outdoors, so dressing warmly is recommended. The city's Christmas light launch takes place the same weekend, featuring a procession that leads to the market.
An artisanal market at Place de l'Arquebuse
The Auxerre Christmas market is held on the Place de l'Arquebuse and is organized by the Chamber of Trades and Crafts for the City of Auxerre. It traditionally opens on Friday late afternoon and continues through Saturday, coinciding with the city's Christmas light launch, which features a procession from the lighting ceremony site to the artisanal market.
This market is part of the broader Christmas program for the City of Auxerre and the Auxerrois region (running from late November to late December), which also includes illuminations, concerts, shows, and various Christmas markets in local neighborhoods and neighboring towns.
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