Gennevilliers Christmas Market

The Gennevilliers Christmas Market: conviviality and festive spirit

Every December, the town of Gennevilliers in Hauts-de-Seine celebrates the Christmas spirit with its annual market. Organized by the town's Tourist Office and Tourist Information Center, the event invites residents and visitors to discover artisans, producers, and festive entertainment in a warm atmosphere.

Place Jean-Grandel: the beating heart of the holidays

Place Jean-Grandel, in the heart of Gennevilliers, is the central location for the Christmas market. This square houses the Tourist Office (at 58, rue Pierre-Timbaud), making it the natural meeting point for festivities. The market sets up on this space with its illuminated chalets, exhibitors, and entertainment to create a magical interlude before the holidays.

A market rooted in local life

The Gennevilliers Christmas Market embodies the values of a popular and supportive town. Gennevilliers is a working-class and multicultural town in Hauts-de-Seine, known for its port, industrial activity, and dense network of associations. The Christmas market is an opportunity for all residents, regardless of their origin, to come together around a common and festive event.

Artisans and exhibitors

The market hosts a selection of merchants and artisans offering:

• Handmade gifts — jewelry, decorative items, original creations
• Gourmet products — seasonal specialties, chocolates, cookies, preserves
• Clothing and accessories
• Toys and games for children

Entertainment

Musical entertainment, shows, and festive moments punctuate the market days to create a lively and participatory festive atmosphere.

Gennevilliers, a city with multiple faces

Gennevilliers is one of the most populous towns in Hauts-de-Seine, renowned for its active cultural life, notably with the Théâtre de Gennevilliers — a National Drama Center —, one of the most important theaters in the Paris region. The Christmas market is part of this cultural dynamic, contributing to the social and convivial life of the town.

The 2025 edition

The Gennevilliers Christmas Market 2025 was held on December 9, 10, and 11, 2025 on Place Jean-Grandel, at 58 rue Pierre-Timbaud, 92230 Gennevilliers. Organized by the Tourist Office, it brought together artisans and merchants for three days of festivities accessible to all, with festive entertainment and quality products.

The 2026 edition

The Gennevilliers Christmas Market 2026 is expected in December, following the tradition of the Tourist Office. This annual event continues the fine tradition of bringing Gennevillois residents together around the values of sharing and conviviality inherent in the end-of-year holidays.