Sannois Christmas Market

Sannois under the Advent stars

Sannois, a town perched on the hills overlooking the Argenteuil plain and the Seine, offers a double dose of magic every December: the view of its rooftops and terraced gardens, and its Christmas Market, which lights up the square Jean Mermoz. Known for its historic windmills and vineyard, this Val-d'Oise town embraces the Advent tradition each year to provide a warm and welcoming event for locals and visitors alike.

Quality crafts and gastronomy

The Sannois Christmas Market brings together artisans and creators selected for the quality of their work. The wooden chalets, beautifully adorned with mistletoe and miniature fir trees, offer a varied and curated selection: original ceramics, leather goods, costume jewelry, home decor, illustrated books, and wooden toys for children. Food lovers will delight in festive specialties: artisanal foie gras, terrines and pâtés, bold cheeses, fruit jams, ganache chocolates, calissons, and gingerbread. Wines selected by local merchants and the traditional spiced mulled wine perfectly round out the gourmet offerings.

Activities for the whole family

The Sannois municipality is committed to providing a diverse program of activities so that every family member finds something to enjoy at the Christmas market. A local choir performs Christmas carols in several languages on the main stage, reflecting the town's cultural diversity. Creative workshops for children allow everyone to take home a personal creation—paper garlands, painted pots, or Advent wreaths. Wooden carousels offer gentle, vintage thrills for the little ones, while amateur photographers take advantage of the Christmas decor—sleighs, cardboard elves, and giant illuminated trees—to capture the moment. The parade of Santa Claus and his elves, accompanied by festive music, is the highlight of the weekend.

Sannois and its unique heritage

Sannois boasts a historical and natural heritage that is well worth exploring while visiting the market. Its windmills, whose silhouettes stand out against the winter sky from the heights of the town, serve as a reminder that the city was once a major milling center for the region. The Sannois vineyard, one of the few remaining in the Île-de-France region, still produces grapes whose juice is vinified by passionate enthusiasts carrying on a centuries-old tradition. The terraced gardens that adorn the hillsides offer unique perspectives over the Argenteuil plain, the Seine, and, on a clear day, the Montmartre hill on the horizon. In winter, these stark landscapes take on an austere and romantic beauty.

Practical information

By car: Sannois is accessible via the D192 from Argenteuil or the D909 from Saint-Gratien.

By public transport: Bus 380 from the Sartrouville or Argenteuil train stations. Bus H from Argenteuil.

Free admission. Some children's workshops may require prior registration with the Sannois town hall.