Saint-Mandé Christmas Market
Christmas by the Bois de Vincennes, between elegance and conviviality
2026
About Saint-Mandé Christmas Market
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 The dates and program shown below may be outdated.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.
Saint-Mandé Christmas Market — edition 2026
The City of Saint-Mandé usually announces the dates for its Christmas market, located at Place Charles Digeon in front of the Town Hall, in late November. In 2025, the square was brought to life from December 10th to 14th with ten wooden chalets, a petting zoo, an enchanted carousel, and Santa's House. The dates and program for the 2026 edition will be added as soon as they are released by the town hall.
A festive gathering in front of the Town Hall
The Saint-Mandé Christmas market is held every year at Place Charles Digeon, on the square and in the gardens of the Town Hall. In 2025, from December 10th to 14th, ten wooden chalets offered jewelry, Mediterranean products, panettone, Morvan beers, and sweets, open on weekdays from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on weekends from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
The market featured free entertainment, including a petting zoo, an enchanted carousel, Santa's House, a magical area with shows for little ones, and a pop-up ice rink. The City of Saint-Mandé also organizes an official lighting ceremony at Place Charles Digeon in early December and a grand Christmas parade.
The dates and program for the 2026 edition had not yet been published by the town hall as of mid-August 2026; they will be added as soon as they are announced, which typically happens in late November.
Programme Saint-Mandé Christmas Market 2026
The 2026 program has not yet been released by the City of Saint-Mandé, and the dates have not been announced as of today. Announcements are typically made in late November. In 2025, the Christmas market was held from Wednesday, December 10th to Sunday, December 14th, at Place Charles Digeon (in front of and in the gardens of the Town Hall), featuring ten wooden chalets, a petting zoo, an enchanted carousel, Santa's House, and a pop-up ice rink. This content will be updated as soon as the 2026 program is published.
Prices Saint-Mandé Christmas Market 2026
Practical information — Saint-Mandé Christmas Market
Practical Information
Location
Main square and shopping streets, Saint-Mandé (94160)
Access
By Metro: Line 1, Saint-Mandé station, a short walk from the center.
By Bus: RATP lines 46, 56, 86 serving Saint-Mandé from Paris.
By Car: Accessible via Avenue du Général de Gaulle (RN34) and RD3. Parking in the town center.
Indicative Hours
- Opening: early December
- Weekdays: 3 PM – 9 PM
- Saturdays and Sundays: 10 AM – 8 PM
Admission
Free admission.
The Saint-Mandé Christmas Market: Elegance and Conviviality at the Gates of the Bois de Vincennes
Saint-Mandé is one of the most unique towns in the Val-de-Marne. Tucked between the Bois de Vincennes to the east and the 12th arrondissement of Paris to the west, this small town of fewer than 23,000 inhabitants boasts intense local life, a dynamic commercial fabric, and a sought-after quality of life. Its annual Christmas Market reflects this identity: well-maintained, family-friendly, and rooted in neighborhood life.
A Market in the Heart of Saint-Mandé Village
Located on the main square and in the town's shopping streets, the Saint-Mandé Christmas market offers a selection of exhibitors in harmony with the town's residential and bourgeois character:
- Artisan Crafts: designer jewelry, ceramics, fine leather goods, decorative items, and illustrated books
- High-End Gastronomy: foie gras, truffles, couverture chocolates, estate wines, and fine foods
- Children's Creations: wooden toys, puppets, children's books, and creative workshops
- Home Decor: scented candles, home linens, lighting, and festive ornaments
- Food and Drink: mulled wine, quality hot chocolate, waffles, and roasted chestnuts
The Bois de Vincennes as a Backdrop
The proximity of the Bois de Vincennes gives the Saint-Mandé Christmas market an incomparable natural setting. In December, when the trees are bare and the winter cold sets in, the edge of the Bois offers a romantic and poetic backdrop. The town sometimes organizes nocturnal walks along the forest edge, accompanied by light shows that blend nature and celebration.
Festive Entertainment and Neighborhood Life
The Saint-Mandé Christmas market is above all a local event, rooted in neighborhood life. Local associations, Saint-Mandé artists, and shopkeepers participate in animating the market, creating an authentic and relaxed atmosphere. Choir concerts, storytelling for children, and a visit from Santa Claus complete the festive program.
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