About Valenton Christmas Market

The Valenton Christmas Market brings the magic of the holidays to this town in Val-de-Marne every December. Illuminated chalets, artisan creators, festive products, and children's activities make up a warm and accessible Christmas village that brings together the residents of Valenton and the surrounding areas to share the conviviality of the end-of-year holidays.

The Valenton Christmas Market

Valenton (94460) is a town in Val-de-Marne located in the Yerres valley, on the outskirts of the department. Every December, the town hosts its Christmas Market, a local event that transforms a public space in the town into an illuminated and festive Christmas village, offering residents a moment of sharing and conviviality during this Advent period.

The Valenton Christmas Village

The Valenton Christmas Market creates a true ephemeral Christmas village each year with its wooden chalets and light decorations. The market offers:

Local crafts and creations: pottery, jewelry, wooden objects
Festive gastronomic products: foie gras, artisanal chocolates, jams
Christmas drinks: mulled wine, hot cider, hot chocolate
Artisanal Christmas decorations
Winter clothing and accessories

Family Activities

The Valenton Christmas Market is designed for families and offers activities suitable for all ages:

Santa's House with photos and gift distribution
Creative workshops for children: making Christmas ornaments, decorating cookies
Puppet show inspired by Christmas tales
Concerts by school choirs and local groups
Pony rides or carousel (in some years)

A Market Rooted in the Territory

The Valenton Christmas Market prioritizes local and regional artisans and producers. This local focus guarantees the quality of the products offered while supporting the local economy. The town hall carefully selects exhibitors to offer an original and high-quality market that stands out from mass distribution.

A Warm and Friendly Atmosphere

In this human-sized town, the Christmas Market is above all a moment of community gathering. Residents meet to share a glass of mulled wine, chat with their neighbors, and do their Christmas shopping in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. This social dimension of the event is one of the reasons for its success with the people of Valenton.

Practical information — Valenton Christmas Market

Practical Information

Location

Central public space of Valenton (94460).

Access

By bus: Lines serving Valenton from Villeneuve-Saint-Georges and Créteil.

By car: Accessible via the D60 and D53. Parking available.

Opening Hours

Generally on weekends in December until December 24th.

Admission

Free entry. Purchases at the stands.