Valenton Christmas Market

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.