Montpellier Christmas Market
Christmas Market on Place du Peyrou in Montpellier, Hérault
2026
About Montpellier Christmas Market
Montpellier Christmas Market — edition 2026
The Montpellier Christmas Market returns at the end of 2026 to Place Royale du Peyrou. For over a month, nearly a hundred wooden chalets will offer crafts, gift ideas, decorations, and seasonal treats, in a festive and family atmosphere in the heart of the city.
Montpellier Christmas Market — 2026 Edition
Organised by the City of Montpellier, the Montpellier Christmas Market will be held at the end of 2026, from November 27 to December 30, 2026 (provisional dates, to be confirmed by the organiser), on Place Royale du Peyrou, in Montpellier in Hérault.
Each year, the market brings together nearly a hundred chalets: creators and artisans (jewellery, decorations, wooden toys, cosmetics, art objects), producers of savoury and sweet specialities, mulled wine, and treats. Admission is free.
Numerous activities punctuate the period: meetings with Santa Claus, creative workshops for children, carousels, festive evenings, parades, and illuminations in the city centre. The detailed programme for the 2026 edition will be announced in autumn on the official channels of the City of Montpellier and the Tourist Office.
Highlights Montpellier Christmas Market 2026
- Nearly 100 chalets from artisans and producers
- Place Royale du Peyrou, in the heart of Montpellier
- Free admission
- Family entertainment: Santa Claus, workshops, carousels, parades
Prices Montpellier Christmas Market 2026
Practical information — Montpellier Christmas Market
Practical Information
Location
Place Royale du Peyrou, Montpellier (34000), Hérault.
Access
Accessible via tramway line 4 (Peyrou – Arc de Triomphe stop) as well as by city buses. The market is located in the heart of the historic center, near Place de la Comédie.
Hours
Market open daily, generally from 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM, with late openings on Fridays and Saturdays. Adjusted hours on December 24th and 25th. Consult official channels for the current edition's hours.
Prices
Free admission. Carousels and some activities are paid on site.
Contact
City of Montpellier — Montpellier Tourist Office. Consult the official City website for the program and up-to-date information.
Montpellier Christmas Market on Place du Peyrou
The Montpellier Christmas Market is one of the major events for the end-of-year festivities in Hérault, Occitanie. Organized by the City of Montpellier, it takes place every year from late November to late December on Place Royale du Peyrou, in the heart of the city.
A Festive Market in the Heart of Montpellier
Nearly a hundred wooden chalets host designers, artisans, and producers: jewelry, decorations, wooden toys, cosmetics, art objects, but also savory and sweet specialties, mulled wine, and seasonal treats. Admission is free.
Christmas Entertainment and Enchantment
Throughout the period, numerous events enliven the city: meetings with Santa Claus, creative workshops for children, carousels, festive evenings, parades, and illuminations in the historic center, around Place de la Comédie and Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle. The market contributes to the cultural and tourist dynamism of Montpellier and Hérault.
A Family-Friendly and Convivial Event
The Montpellier Christmas Market is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Families, residents, and visitors gather there to enjoy the festive atmosphere in the heart of an exceptional heritage setting. The full program is announced each autumn on the official channels of the City and the Tourist Office.
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