Gentilly Christmas Market
Christmas market on the Gentilly town hall square (Val-de-Marne)
2026
About Gentilly Christmas Market
Gentilly, a town in the Val-de-Marne bordering Paris's 13th arrondissement, hosts a Christmas market every December on the square in front of the town hall. Local artisans, a small carousel, balloon sculpting, and a visit from Santa Claus bring this end-of-year event to life, complemented by neighborhood festivities and a concert.
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 The dates and program shown below may be outdated.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.
Gentilly Christmas Market — edition 2026
The Gentilly Christmas Market returns in December 2026 to the square in front of the town hall, continuing the tradition of previous years: a small carousel, local artisans, balloon sculpting, and a visit with Santa Claus. The exact dates for this 3rd edition had not yet been announced by the town hall as of mid-August 2026.
A highly anticipated 3rd edition
Following a first edition on December 20 and 21, 2024, and a second from December 22 to 24, 2025, the Gentilly Christmas Market is set to return in December 2026 on the town hall square. Previous editions have featured a small carousel, a petting zoo, balloon sculpting, local artisans, and a concert (featuring Val-de-Marne artist Merlot on December 22, 2025).
Every year, the market is accompanied by festivities held in various neighborhoods throughout the city during the month of December, including holiday lights, afternoon snacks, shows, and visits from Santa Claus, with the support of local organizations such as Secours populaire.
Programme Gentilly Christmas Market 2026
The program for the 2026 edition has not yet been released by the Gentilly town hall; it will be added as soon as it is published.
Prices Gentilly Christmas Market 2026
Practical information — Gentilly Christmas Market
Location: Gentilly town hall square (94250), with additional events held in various neighborhoods throughout the city.
Access: Metro line 4 (Porte d'Orléans or Montrouge station) followed by a short walk, or RER B (Arcueil-Cachan) and bus. Market opening hours vary from year to year (previous editions lasted 2 to 3 days at the end of December); they will be confirmed once announced by the town hall.
Free admission.
A recent Christmas market, established in 2024
The first Gentilly Christmas market took place on December 20 and 21, 2024, on the town hall square, featuring gourmet stalls, a small carousel for children, the Tiligolo petting zoo, and a visit from Santa Claus. The second edition, held from December 22 to 24, 2025, offered children's entertainment, balloon sculpting, local artisans, and a concert by Val-de-Marne artist Merlot.
Festivities throughout the neighborhoods
Each year, the Christmas market is accompanied by events held across the city's various neighborhoods throughout December, including holiday lights, afternoon snacks, shows, and visits from Santa Claus, with the support of local organizations such as the Secours populaire.
Where does it take place — Gentilly Christmas Market
Gentilly Christmas Market in brief
History of Gentilly Christmas Market
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