Nanterre Christmas Market
Creators' village and municipal market for the end-of-year holidays in Nanterre
2026
About Marché de Noël Nanterre
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 The dates and program shown below may be outdated.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.
Marché de Noël Nanterre — edition 2026
In December 2026, the city of Nanterre will once again host several Christmas markets across its neighborhoods. The confirmed date is for the Christmas festivities at the city center market on December 11, 12, and 13. The annual exhibition and sale of local Nanterre artisans at the Tourist Office does not yet have set dates for 2026; these will be announced following the call for artisan applications, which closes in early September.
Nanterre (92000) spreads its Christmas festivities throughout the month of December, with events held across several markets supported by the city and its partners.
The city center market will host Christmas festivities on December 11, 12, and 13, 2026, featuring €2,000 in shopping vouchers to be won and chocolate giveaways for children.
Meanwhile, the Nanterre Tourist Office (4 rue du Marché) is organizing its annual exhibition and sale of local creators, as it does every December. For the 2026 edition, the call for applications from local artisans and artists is open until September 3, 2026. Responses are expected in October, and the exhibition dates will be announced shortly thereafter (previous editions have typically run from early to late December, with announcements often made just days before opening).
Programme Marché de Noël Nanterre 2026
What's confirmed for December 2026
- December 11, 12, and 13 — Christmas festivities at the city center market: €2,000 in shopping vouchers to be won, plus chocolate giveaways for children.
The rest of the program (the exhibition and sale of local Nanterre artisans at the Tourist Office, the municipal market, and Santa's visits to the neighborhoods) has not yet been released by the City of Nanterre for the 2026 edition. The Tourist Office is currently accepting applications from creators until September 3, 2026, and will respond in October; the specific dates for the exhibition will be set afterward. The program will be updated as soon as more information is released.
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Practical information — Marché de Noël Nanterre
Practical Information
Locations
Creators' Market: Nanterre Tourist Office, 4 rue du Marché, 92000 Nanterre
Grand Municipal Market: Nanterre City Center (exact location depending on the edition)
Access
By RER: RER A, stations Nanterre-Préfecture or Nanterre-Université; RER L, station Nanterre-Ville.
By tramway: T2, stops serving Nanterre.
By bus: Numerous RATP and Transdev lines serving Nanterre.
By car: From Paris, via the A14 or N13 (avenue de la République). Parking near the city center.
Opening Hours
Creators' Market: Friday 5 PM-8 PM, Saturday and Sunday 11 AM-7 PM
Grand Municipal Market: 11 AM-7 PM on weekdays and weekends (times to be confirmed by the city)
Prices
Free admission for both markets.
Contact
Mairie de Nanterre — 88 rue du 8 mai 1945, 92000 Nanterre
Tel: 01 47 76 90 00
Website: nanterre.fr
Nanterre Christmas Markets: Crafts and Festivities for the Whole City
Each year in December, the city of Nanterre (92000), prefecture of Hauts-de-Seine, embraces the Christmas spirit by organizing several Christmas markets across the municipal territory. These markets, supported by the municipality and its associative and cultural partners, allow all city residents to enjoy the magic of Christmas close to home, in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
Nanterre is a city of 90,000 inhabitants, one of the largest in Hauts-de-Seine, with a strong industrial and cultural history. It is home to the Paris Nanterre university campus, Paris X University, as well as numerous cultural institutions including the Théâtre des Amandiers. This cultural dimension is reflected in the organization of Christmas markets that promote local creation and proximity commerce.
The Creators' Christmas Market
At the beginning of December, Nanterre hosts a creators' Christmas market that highlights local and regional know-how. This market, organized at the Nanterre Tourist Office (4 rue du Marché, 92000 Nanterre), brings together more than twenty artisans and artists offering their unique creations.
You can find exclusive pieces in various fields: silver, brass, or resin jewelry, artisanal ceramics, illustrations and graphic works, fashion accessories (scarves, bags, hats), handmade decorative objects, painted or embroidered textiles. Admission is free, and the creators are present to discuss their methods and artistic universe with visitors.
This creators' market is an opportunity to offer authentic and original Christmas gifts while supporting local artists and artisans.
The Grand Municipal Christmas Market
In mid-December, a grand municipal market takes place in the city center of Nanterre, bringing together artisans, merchants, and producers in festive chalets. This larger market hosts exhibitors from the region offering a wide range of products: artisanal gift ideas, gourmet stands (Christmas treats, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, regional specialties), local products, and activities for children.
The Arrival of Santa Claus and Activities
The municipality of Nanterre organizes the arrival of Santa Claus in several neighborhoods of the city throughout December each year. These visits, often accompanied by gift distributions and activities for children, are an integral part of Nanterre's festive Christmas policy.
Street performances, Christmas music concerts, and creative workshops for children (making decorations, writing letters to Santa Claus) complete the program of winter festivities. The city's media libraries and community centers also participate in this collective animation of the Christmas season.
Nanterre, A City in Motion
Nanterre benefits from exceptional public transport links thanks to the RER A (Nanterre-Préfecture or Nanterre-Université stations) and the RER L (Nanterre-Ville station). It is also served by the Tramway T2 and numerous bus lines of the RATP and Optile network. This accessibility makes the Nanterre Christmas market a meeting point open to the entire Parisian agglomeration.
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