Bellême Christmas Market
Christmas festivities in the Small City of Character of Perche
2026
About Christmas in Bellême
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 The dates and program shown below may be outdated.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 Bellême — edition 2026
Programme Christmas in Bellême 2026
The program for the 2026 edition of the Bellême Christmas Market has not yet been released by the Bellême town hall. As of August 20, 2026, the official town events calendar (villedebelleme.fr/evenements/) does not list any events scheduled after September 5, 2026; in previous years, the announcement and event details were released in November. The dates and full program of activities (market stalls, magic shows, Santa's arrival, fairground rides) will be added as soon as they are published.
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Practical information — Christmas in Bellême
Getting to Bellême
By car: Bellême is located 40 km southeast of Alençon via the D955. From Le Mans, follow the D338 and then the D955 (approx. 1 hour). From Nogent-le-Rotrou, take the D955 towards Bellême (approx. 25 minutes). From Paris, take the A11 towards Le Mans, then the D338 and D955 (approx. 2.5 hours). Free parking is available in the town center, at Les Promenades, and near the Rampe du Château.
By train: Bellême does not have its own train station. The nearest stations are Nogent-le-Rotrou (20 km, TER Centre-Val de Loire from Paris-Montparnasse) and Le Mans (70 km, TGV from Paris). You will need a vehicle to reach Bellême from these stations.
Market Locations
The Christmas festivities are spread across several sites in the heart of the historic town:
- Rampe du Château: Christmas chalets featuring artisans and creators
- Place de l'Europe: additional stalls and entertainment
- Salle Philippe de Chennevière: indoor space for exhibitions and sales
- Les Promenades: carousels and funfair
Opening Hours
The market is held on weekends in December, generally from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Entertainment (magic shows, Santa's arrival, parades) takes place at specific times listed in the program. The funfair rides are open on weekends in December and daily during the Christmas school holidays. We recommend checking the detailed program at the town hall or the tourist office.
Prices
Admission to the market and street entertainment is completely free. Funfair rides require tickets (individual tickets). Magic shows are free.
Food and Services
Food stalls offer mulled wine, crêpes, roasted chestnuts, and seasonal specialties throughout the market. The merchants of Bellême, organized under the Bellême Boutique association, decorate their shop windows and offer special deals during the Christmas season. Bellême has several restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores in the town center.
Accommodation
Bellême and its surroundings offer a selection of charming accommodations: hotels, bed and breakfasts in Percheron manors, and rural gîtes. The town is ideally located for exploring the Perche Regional Natural Park.
Contact
Mairie de Bellême
Tel: 02 33 85 31 00
Website: www.villedebelleme.fr
Christmas in Bellême: the magic of the holidays in Perche
Every December, the charming town of Bellême, labeled Petite Cité de Caractère, transforms into a magical Christmas village. Perched on its promontory overlooking the Perche, the town offers a picturesque and authentic setting for its end-of-year festivities, attracting families and visitors from all over the region.
The market and its exhibitors
The Bellême Christmas Market unfolds across several emblematic sites:
- La Rampe du Château: Christmas chalets with artisans and creators
- Place de l'Europe: stands for local products and delicacies
- Salle Philippe de Chennevière: covered space for exhibitions and craft sales
You will find artisanal creations, jewelry, decorations, wooden toys, as well as gourmet specialties from Perche and Normandy.
Enchanted entertainment
The Christmas festivities in Bellême offer a rich program of entertainment:
- Magic shows at the town hall followed by market entertainment
- Santa Claus arrivals with candy distribution and photo opportunities
- Saint-Barbe parade on December 6th
- Face painting for children and balloon sculpting
- Chocolate nativity scene at the Saint-Sauveur church
- Carriage rides through the decorated streets
Carousels and funfair
Fairground rides are set up on the Promenades de Bellême throughout the holiday season, offering a fun complement to the Christmas market. The funfair operates on weekends in December and daily during school holidays.
Bellême's shop windows
Bellême's shopkeepers, grouped within the association Bellême Boutique, decorate their windows from December 1st to January 4th, adding to the festive atmosphere of the Perche town. Strolling through the medieval streets of Bellême, with its half-timbered houses and ancient porches, is a delight during the Christmas season.
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