Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Christmas Market
Crafts, entertainment, and Christmas magic in the Norman spa town
2026
About Christmas in Bagnoles
The Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Normandie Christmas Market is the premier year-end event in this Orne spa town. Organized by the Destination Domfront Bagnoles Tourist Office, it takes place every year over a weekend in mid-December at the Communs du Château, located on Allée Aloïs Monnet. The market brings together around sixty exhibitors showcasing local crafts, decorations, and Norman gourmet products. The event also features family-friendly entertainment, including visits from Santa Claus, storytelling, wooden games, face painting for children, and pony rides.
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 The dates and program shown below may be outdated.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.
Christmas in Bagnoles — edition 2026
The Destination Domfront Bagnoles Tourist Office has not yet announced the dates for the 2026 edition of the Christmas Market. As in previous years, it is expected to take place over a weekend in mid-December at the Communs du Château, featuring around sixty exhibitors showcasing local Norman crafts and produce, a visit from Santa Claus, and activities for children.
Programme Christmas in Bagnoles 2026
The dates and program for the 2026 edition of the Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Christmas Market have not yet been released by the Destination Domfront Bagnoles Tourist Office. Previous editions were held over a single weekend in mid-December: December 13th and 14th, 2025 (Saturday 2pm-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm) and December 16th and 17th, 2023, at the Communs du Château, featuring around sixty exhibitors (crafts, gourmet treats, local products), a visit from Santa Claus, wooden games, pony rides, face painting, and storytelling for children. This page will be updated as soon as the official 2026 dates are announced.
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Practical information — Christmas in Bagnoles
Getting to the town
By car: Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Normandie is accessible via the D916 from Alençon (50 km, about 45 minutes) or from Flers (25 km, about 30 minutes). From Paris, take the A11 then the N12 towards Alençon, followed by the D916 (approx. 3 hours). From Caen, take the A88 then the D962 towards Flers and the D916 (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes). Free parking is available in the town center, near the Communs du Château and along the Allée du Dante.
By train: Bagnoles-de-l'Orne does not have its own train station. The nearest stations are Briouze (15 km) on the Paris-Granville line, and Alençon (50 km). From these stations, you will need to arrange transport (taxi, car rental, or carpooling) to reach Bagnoles.
Market location
The Christmas Market is held at the Communs du Château, Allée Aloïs Monnet, 61140 Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Normandie.
Opening hours
The market takes place over a weekend in mid-December (Saturday and Sunday). For the 2025 edition, it was open Saturday from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The 2026 dates and times will be announced by the Tourist Office in the autumn; it is recommended to check www.bagnolesdelorne.com.
Admission
Entry to the market is completely free. The activities (storytelling, games, face painting) are also free. Pony rides are available for a small fee.
Dining and services
A refreshment bar and food stalls are set up at the market site. Numerous restaurants and tea rooms in the town are also just a short walk away.
Accommodation
Bagnoles-de-l'Orne offers a wide range of accommodation options, including hotels, tourist residences, bed and breakfasts, and holiday cottages.
Contact
Destination Domfront Bagnoles Tourist Office
Tel: 02 33 37 85 66
Website: www.bagnolesdelorne.com
A market of crafts and local flavors at the Communs du Château
Every December, the spa town of Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Normandie hosts its Christmas Market at the Communs du Château. Located in the heart of the town, just a stone's throw from the lake, the venue provides a covered setting for all exhibitors.
The market features around sixty exhibitors, including artisans, local creators, and producers offering Christmas decorations, jewelry, textiles, ceramics, and gourmet specialties such as jams, foie gras, cider products, honey, and biscuits.
Family-friendly entertainment
The weekend is filled with free activities: visits from Santa Claus, children's storytelling, wooden games, face painting, and pony rides. A refreshment bar and food stalls are available on-site.
Bagnoles-de-l'Orne in winter
Nestled in the heart of the Andaines forest, the town lights up for the festive season. Its Art Deco and Belle Époque facades, combined with a stroll around the thermal lake, make for a perfect visit to the market.
Where does it take place — Christmas in Bagnoles
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