Cormeilles-en-Parisis Christmas Market

Cormeilles-en-Parisis, the town of vines in festive attire

Cormeilles-en-Parisis is a unique commune in the Val-d'Oise. Perched on the Seine slopes overlooking Argenteuil, it perpetuates a wine-growing tradition dating back to the Middle Ages: its vines, planted on the hillside, still produce a dry white wine today that is the pride of the Cormeillais. Artisanal and residential, the town benefits from a privileged location between the industrial plain and the protected natural area of the Seine slopes. Every late November, the Émy-les-Prés community hall hosts its Christmas artisanal market, one of the most popular events in the area.

Seventy exhibitors under the marquees

The Cormeilles-en-Parisis Christmas artisanal market is one of the largest in the Val-d'Oise in terms of the number of exhibitors. Seventy artisans, creators, and producers set up their stands at the Émy-les-Prés hall, offering a remarkable range of diverse and high-quality items. Jewelry and fashion accessories, interior decoration items, ceramics and pottery, blown glass creations, original paintings and prints, leather goods, clothing, and artisanal textiles make up a unique collection of Christmas items. In terms of flavors, the presence of regional producers guarantees an exceptional gourmet offering: wines from the Cormeilles slopes, wildflower honeys, fine chocolates, artisanal foie gras, duck confit, seasonal jams, and fine regional delicatessen. Homemade cooked dishes and regional specialties complete the catering offer.

Creative workshops for children

The Cormeilles-en-Parisis market stands out for its rich creative workshops for children. These workshops, led by animation professionals, offer young visitors the chance to make original Christmas creations to take home: tree decorations, Advent wreaths, personalized greeting cards, small painted wooden toys. These participatory activities create moments of complicity between parents and children and engrave joyful memories associated with the Christmas market. The benevolent guidance of the animators allows children of all ages to flourish in these creations.

Three days of festivities

The market is held over three days, from Friday to Sunday in late November, offering both residents of the area and visitors from all over Île-de-France the opportunity to attend according to their availability. Friday evening, from 6-7 PM, is often the ideal time for working people who wish to visit the market after their workday, in a nocturnal atmosphere particularly conducive to the Christmas spirit. The weekend sees an influx of families with children, taking advantage of the creative workshops and entertainment specifically organized for them.

Cormeilles-en-Parisis, history and vineyards

The vine is inseparable from the identity of Cormeilles-en-Parisis. The municipal vineyard, planted on the south-facing slopes, produces a dry white wine whose harvest, celebrated every autumn during the harvest festival, brings the entire community together. This unique wine, produced in the heart of Île-de-France a few kilometers from Paris, is one of the most original curiosities of the Val-d'Oise heritage. The Cormeilles wine museum allows visitors to learn more about this unusual wine-growing tradition. A visit to the Christmas market can be enhanced by a stop at the museum for a complete cultural excursion.

Practical information

By train: Cormeilles-en-Parisis SNCF station (line J from Paris-Saint-Lazare). The Émy-les-Prés hall is accessible on foot or by bus from the station.

By car: N14 from Argenteuil, D392 from Cergy. Free parking near the community hall.

Free entry to the market. Some workshops may be subject to a fee.