Sancerre Christmas Market
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Cheese Family

Sancerre Christmas Market

Christmas market and activities in the wine town

Sancerre — Cher (18) Since 2010
Dates 12 Dec — 13 Dec 2026
Location Sancerre (18)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Christmas in Sancerre

The Sancerre Christmas Market transforms the wine town into a magical village during the weekend of mid-December. Christmas activities unfold in the historic center of Sancerre with carriage rides, a producers' market, wine and local product tastings in cellars and wineries, workshops for children, and festive entertainment. The "Christmas at the Cellars" event allows you to discover the wineries decorated for the holidays, with tastings of crepes, mulled wine, honey, and oenological workshops.

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Christmas in the wine town of Sancerre

Every year in mid-December, Sancerre comes alive to celebrate Christmas in a friendly and festive atmosphere. The wine village, perched on its hill overlooking the Loire, is adorned with decorations and offers activities for the whole family. The main event, "Christmas at the Cellars", allows you to discover the wineries in a festive atmosphere, with tastings and entertainment.

Saturday of Lights: rides and activities

On Saturday, it's time for the "Saturday of Lights". The day begins with carriage rides through the streets of Sancerre, from 10 am to 5 pm, allowing you to discover the village at the pace of the horses. Children can attend gourmet readings at the Petite Maison de la Culture, offered for ages 2 to 6 in the morning and early afternoon.

Christmas at the Cellars: tastings in the wineries

Sunday is dedicated to "Christmas at the Cellars": the wineries and cellars of Sancerre open their doors for festive tastings. At the Château de Sancerre, visitors can taste crepes, mulled wine, and honey from 10 am to 6 pm, and participate in an olfactory tasting "Journey to the heart of the senses" at 3 pm by reservation. At the Domaine Vincent Grall, a Land & Sea workshop offers oyster and wine sales from 10 am to 12 pm. At the historic cellar of Domaine Joseph Mellot, a grand cru chocolate & wine workshop takes place from 10 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm.

Christmas Market and local products

A Christmas market brings together local artisans and producers offering decorations, handmade creations, and local products. Visitors can find gift ideas and prepare their holiday meals with quality Sancerre products. The friendly and gourmet atmosphere is conducive to discovering the flavors of the Sancerrois region.

Christmas in the Grand Sancerrois

Christmas activities also extend to the villages of the Grand Sancerrois: Belleville-sur-Loire, Concressault, Savigny-en-Sancerre, and Verdigny offer Christmas markets, activities, and tastings in a festive and warm atmosphere.

Christmas in Sancerre — edition 2026

The Sancerre Christmas Market 2026 is expected to offer carriage rides, Christmas at the Cellars, a producers' market, and festive activities on December 12th and 13th.

Sancerre Christmas Market 2026

The Sancerre Christmas Market 2026 is expected to take place on the weekend of December 12th and 13th with the same festive and friendly spirit. The wine village will offer carriage rides, activities for children, a producers' market, and Christmas at the Cellars in the wineries.

The detailed program will be announced by the Grand Sancerrois Tourist Office in the fall of 2026. Check www.tourisme-sancerre.com for the latest information.

Prices Christmas in Sancerre 2026

Market and rides are free. Workshops are paid.

Practical information — Christmas in Sancerre

Access

The Sancerre Christmas Market takes place in the city center of Sancerre (18300). The "Christmas at the Cellars" activities take place in the wineries of Sancerre and its surroundings.

  • By car: From Paris (200 km), A77 then D955. From Bourges (50 km), D955. Free parking in Sancerre.
  • By train: SNCF station of Cosne-sur-Loire (20 km) or Bourges (50 km), then bus or taxi.

Opening Hours

Saturday: carriage rides from 10 am to 5 pm, gourmet readings in the morning.
Sunday: Christmas at the Cellars from 10 am to 6 pm depending on the wineries.

Prices

Christmas Market: free entry. Carriage rides and gourmet readings: free. Workshops in the wineries: variable prices, booking recommended.

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Where does it take place — Christmas in Sancerre

Centre-ville et domaines viticoles de Sancerre

Centre-ville, 18300 Sancerre

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