Orly Christmas Market
Weekend Christmas market at the Place du Marché du Vieil Orly
2026
About Orly Christmas Market
Every year before Christmas, the town of Orly hosts its Christmas market on the Place du Marché du Vieil Orly for a festive weekend. The program includes a visit from Santa Claus, an ice rink, a carousel, pony and carriage rides, as well as gourmet food stalls and a creative workshop for children.
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 The dates and program shown below may be outdated.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.
Orly Christmas Market — edition 2026
Every year before Christmas, the town of Orly sets up its Christmas market in the Place du Marché du Vieil Orly for a festive weekend featuring a visit from Santa Claus, an ice rink, a carousel, and pony and carriage rides. The exact dates for the 2026 edition had not yet been announced as of mid-August 2026; the town hall typically releases them in late November.
The Orly Christmas market is held at the Place du Marché du Vieil Orly, rather than in the town center. In recent years, it has taken place over a single weekend in December, such as December 13th and 14th, 2025 (Saturday 11am-8pm, Sunday 11am-7pm) and December 14th and 15th, 2024.
Recent programs have featured a petting zoo and carousel, an ice rink, afternoon pony and carriage rides (weather permitting), creative workshops, face painting, free hot chocolate, and mulled wine on Saturday evening.
The town of Orly had not yet published the dates or program for the 2026 edition as of mid-August 2026.
Programme Orly Christmas Market 2026
The program for the 2026 Christmas Market has not yet been released by the Orly town hall; it will be added as soon as it becomes available.
For reference, the 2025 edition (Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th, 2025, at the Place du Marché du Vieil Orly) included:
- From 11am — Petting zoo, carousel, and ice rink
- 2pm-4pm (Saturday) / 12pm-4pm (Sunday) — Creative workshop
- 2pm-4pm (Saturday) / 12pm-4pm (Sunday) — Carriage and pony rides (ages 5-10), weather permitting
- 2pm-8pm (Saturday) / 2pm-7pm (Sunday) — Face painting and hot chocolate stand
- 5:30pm (Saturday only) — Mulled wine service
- All day — Visit from Santa Claus, with photo opportunities
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Practical information — Orly Christmas Market
Practical Information
Location
Orly city center, market square and shopping streets, Orly (94310)
Access
By bus: RATP lines 183, 285, 394 serving Orly center.
By car: Accessible via the N7 and RD25. Do not confuse with the airport. Parking available in the city center.
Orlyval shuttle: from Antony (RER B) or Paris-Orly, then bus to Orly city center (town).
Indicative Hours
- Opening: early December
- Weekdays: 4 PM – 9 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 10 AM – 8 PM
Admission
Free entry.
The Orly Christmas Market: Christmas in the Airport City
Orly is one of the most well-known cities in France thanks to its international airport, which welcomes tens of millions of passengers each year and serves as a major gateway to the country. But behind this airport image lies a living city, with its town center, its associations, its schools, and its diverse and dynamic population. The Orly Christmas Market is one of the events that reveal this human face of the city, far from the runways.
A Market Reflecting Orly's Diversity
Orly is a city of great cultural diversity, largely inherited from the industrial history and immigration that have marked the Val-de-Marne. The Orly Christmas market reflects this richness:
- World Gastronomy: specialties from communities represented in Orly — Antilles, Africa, Portugal, North Africa, and Eastern Europe side by side
- Multicultural Crafts: creations inspired by international artisanal traditions
- Festive Products: chocolates, confectionery, spices, and original gifts
- Association Stands: Orly's associations present their projects and creations
- Food: mulled wine, winter specialties, and world cuisine
Festive and Solidarity Events
The city of Orly invests in festive events for all generations. The arrival of Santa Claus, children's shows, choir concerts, and creative workshops animate the market and create a festive and inclusive atmosphere. Solidarity initiatives, such as toy drives and shared meals for isolated individuals, give this Orly Christmas a significant human and social dimension.
Orly City Center Illuminated
Christmas illuminations transform Orly's city center in December, creating a festive atmosphere in the streets and squares. These lights, contrasting with the flashing lights of aircraft in the night sky, remind us that beneath the flight path lies a vibrant human community, attached to its traditions and celebrations.
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