Eaubonne Christmas Market

A Christmas Market in a Historic Setting

Eaubonne is a town in the Vallée de Montmorency that benefits from remarkable architectural heritage. Its Hôtel de Mézières, an 18th-century building surrounded by a wooded park, is one of the jewels of the town's built heritage. Every December, this historic setting is transformed into an exceptional Christmas market, where the beauty of the place further enhances the charm of the celebration. The large Orangerie hall and the park's pathways host about fifty exhibitors in a mix of warm interiors and snowy exteriors.

Fifty Artisans and Creators Exhibiting

The Eaubonne Christmas market brings together about fifty carefully selected exhibitors each year for the quality and originality of their creations. Independent artisans, art creators, and local producers coexist in a space that encourages meeting and dialogue. The chalets and stalls in the Orangerie are filled with fine jewelry, artisanal ceramics, turned wood objects, embroidered textiles, and original textile creations. Travel journals, artisanal stationery, and home decor items add a poetic touch to this exceptional selection. In terms of flavors, honey and propolis from Vexin, fine handmade chocolates, seasonal jams, and local delicatessen delight food lovers looking for tasty gifts.

The Park in Christmas Attire

The park of the Hôtel de Mézières is one of the reasons for the uniqueness of the Eaubonne market. Its old trees with bare branches, illuminated by hundreds of fairy lights, create a magical natural setting for enchanting strolls among the outdoor stands. The park's pathways are transformed into a festive promenade where light installations and ice sculptures (depending on the year) invite contemplation and souvenir photos. As dusk falls early in December, the market evenings take on an enchanting dimension that families appreciate.

Entertainment and conviviality

The entertainment program for the Eaubonne market is designed to liven up the two days of opening with festive and participatory moments. Acoustic concerts — classical guitars, Christmas carol choirs, string quartets — are performed under the Orangerie and in the park, creating a delicate and elegant soundtrack. Creative workshops for children allow them to make Christmas decorations to take home. Product tastings from gourmet exhibitors are encouraged and appreciated by curious visitors. Conviviality is the primary value of this human-sized market, where exhibitors and visitors have time to chat.

Eaubonne and its Valley

The Vallée de Montmorency, of which Eaubonne occupies the southern slope, offers landscapes of serene beauty in December. The wooded hillsides, gardens, and municipal parks covered in frost create a very gentle winter scene. The immediate proximity of the Forêt de Montmorency invites invigorating forest walks that ideally complement a visit to the market. Montmorency, whose name evokes the famous sour cherry and the illustrious philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau who lived there, is just a stone's throw away for a cultural or historical excursion.

Practical Information

By RER: RER C, Ermont-Eaubonne station. The Hôtel de Mézières is a 15-minute walk from the station.

By car: A15 exit Ermont, then D311. Free parking available nearby.

Free admission to the market and entertainment, both indoors (Orangerie) and outdoors (park).