Saint-Omer Christmas Market
Animations, chalets, and Christmas magic in the Audomarois region
About Christmas in Saint-Omer
The Saint-Omer Christmas Market is a festive event that animates the city from late November to late December. Place du Maréchal Foch and Place Victor Hugo host artisan and merchant chalets, carousels, a large illuminated Christmas tree, and numerous activities. The festivities kick off with the arrival of Santa Claus and the lighting of the grand tree. Saint-Omer, a city of art and history, offers a remarkable heritage setting for this winter wonderland, between the cathedral and the ruins of Saint-Bertin Abbey.
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Christmas in the Audomarois Region
Saint-Omer, a city of art and history in Pas-de-Calais, celebrates Christmas in an exceptional heritage setting. From late November to late December, the Place du Maréchal Foch and Place Victor Hugo are adorned with lights and host the Christmas Market, creating a warm and magical atmosphere in the heart of the historic city.
Chalets and Crafts
The Christmas Market chalets offer a selection of artisanal and gourmet products: Christmas decorations, jewelry, toys, textiles, candles, jams, and regional specialties. Saint-Omer merchants actively participate in the festivities, with decorated shop windows and special holiday offers.
Lighting of the Grand Christmas Tree
The kick-off of the festivities takes place during a festive ceremony on Place Victor Hugo: in the presence of Santa Claus, mascots, musicians, and artistic parades, the grand Christmas tree is lit, officially marking the start of the holiday season in Saint-Omer.
Activities and Carousels
The Saint-Omer Christmas Market is accompanied by numerous activities throughout the period:
- Carousels for children set up in the squares
- Mascot parades and costumed characters
- Musical entertainment and street shows
- Meet Santa Claus
- Creative workshops for children
A Remarkable Heritage Setting
Saint-Omer offers a historic backdrop for its Christmas festivities. The Notre-Dame Cathedral, the ruins of Saint-Bertin Abbey, 18th-century private mansions, and the public garden create a majestic canvas for the illuminations and the market. The pedestrian streets of the city center invite leisurely strolls in an authentic and family-friendly Christmas atmosphere.
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Saint-Omer Christmas Market 2026. Chalets, carousels, tree lighting, and activities in the historic center of Saint-Omer. Dates and program to be confirmed.
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Locations
The Saint-Omer Christmas Market unfolds on Place du Maréchal Foch and Place Victor Hugo, in the heart of Saint-Omer's historic center (62500). These squares, surrounded by beautiful Flemish facades and heritage buildings, offer an authentic setting for Christmas festivities. The Notre-Dame Cathedral, 18th-century private mansions, and the pedestrian shopping streets create a warm atmosphere conducive to winter strolls.
Access
- By car: From Calais (30 min), A26 exit 3 then follow signs for Saint-Omer center. From Lille (1h), A26 exit 3. From Boulogne-sur-Mer (40 min), A26 or N42 towards Saint-Omer. From Dunkirk (40 min), A26 exit 2. Free parking in the city center: train station parking (large capacity), esplanade parking, public garden parking. The city center is easily accessible on foot from all parking lots.
- By train: Saint-Omer station, served by TER Hauts-de-France lines (Lille-Calais via Hazebrouck, Saint-Omer-Boulogne). From the station, a 10-minute walk to the city center and the Christmas market squares.
- By bus: Arc-en-Ciel network, several lines serve the center of Saint-Omer from the towns of the Pays de Saint-Omer.
Dates and Program
Christmas festivities run from late November to December 31st. The kick-off is marked by the grand Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Place Victor Hugo, in the presence of Santa Claus, mascots, and musical parades. The chalets, carousels, and activities are then open daily throughout the holiday period.
Chalets and Crafts
The market chalets offer a selection of artisanal products and gourmet specialties: Christmas decorations, handmade jewelry, wooden toys, textiles, candles, jams, chocolates, mulled wine, and regional specialties. Downtown merchants also participate in the festivities with decorated windows and special offers.
Activities
Children's carousels, mascot and costumed character parades, musical entertainment and street shows, meetings with Santa Claus, and creative workshops for children punctuate the holiday season.
Prices
Free admission to the Christmas market and all activities.
Nearby Attractions
Saint-Omer offers many sightseeing opportunities during the holidays: the Notre-Dame Cathedral and its treasures, the ruins of Saint-Bertin Abbey, the Musée de l'Hôtel Sandelin, the library of the agglomeration (remarkable heritage), and the Audomarois marshes (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve).
Contact
Ville de Saint-Omer — ville-saint-omer.fr
Office de tourisme du Pays de Saint-Omer — tourisme-saintomer.com
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Where does it take place — Christmas in Saint-Omer
Place du Maréchal Foch et Place Victor Hugo
Place du Maréchal Foch, 62500 Saint-Omer