Village de Noël de Châlons-en-Champagne
Thirty years of magic in the heart of Champagne
2026
About Noël à Châlons
The Châlons-en-Champagne Christmas Village celebrates over thirty years of festive tradition in the heart of this medieval city. With around fifty wooden chalets set up across Place Foch, Place de la République, and the surrounding town center streets, the market offers a wonderful selection of local crafts, regional delicacies, and unique gift ideas. An ice rink, carousel, fairground rides, street performances, live concerts, and the arrival of Santa Claus bring the city to life throughout the holiday season, delighting visitors of all ages.
Noël à Châlons — edition 2026
2026 Edition
The 31st edition of the Village de Noël de Châlons-en-Champagne will once again take over the squares of the city center for a month of festivities, artisanal and gourmet discoveries in the magical atmosphere of Christmas.
Programme Noël à Châlons 2026
From November 27th to December 27th, 2026
- Free admission to the Christmas market
- Around 50 chalets and exhibitors: crafts (jewelry, hats, leather goods, clothing, ceramics) and gourmet food (oysters, chocolates, pâté en croûte, local products) · Rue de l'Hôtel de Ville, rue d'Orfeuil, rue de la Marne, rue des Fripiers, rue de l'Abbé Lambert, rue des Lombards, rue des Poissonniers, place Foch and place de la République
- Children's area, street performances, ice sculptor, concerts, workshops
- Boat trips "l'Eau'dyssée" and "Métamorph'eau'ses"
- Arrival of Santa Claus
Opening hours — Craft and children's areas (place Foch, rue de la Marne, rue d'Orfeuil)
- Monday: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday and Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday and Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Opening hours — Gourmet area (place de la République)
- Monday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Program published by the Châlons-en-Champagne Tourist Office. Specific dates and times for street performances, concerts, ice sculptures, and Santa's arrival have not been provided by the organizer.
Prices Noël à Châlons 2026
Practical information — Noël à Châlons
Getting there
The Christmas Village is located right in the city center of Châlons-en-Champagne, spanning Place Foch, Place de la République, and the adjacent streets (rue de l'Hôtel de Ville, rue d'Orfeuil, rue de la Marne, rue des Fripiers, rue de l'Abbé Lambert, rue des Lombards, rue des Poissonniers). By car: take the A4 (exit Châlons-en-Champagne Centre) or the A26. Parking is available at the Galerie de l'Hôtel de Ville, right in the heart of the market. By train: the Châlons-en-Champagne SNCF station is a 10-minute walk from the market.
Opening hours
Craft and children's areas (Place Foch, rue de la Marne, rue d'Orfeuil): Monday 2 pm-7 pm, Tuesday and Sunday 11 am-7 pm, Wednesday 10 am-7 pm, Thursday and Friday 11 am-8 pm, Saturday 10 am-8 pm. Food and drink area (Place de la République): Monday 2 pm-10 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 11 am-10 pm, Thursday to Sunday 11 am-midnight.
Admission
Entry to the Christmas market is free. The ice rink and fairground rides require a ticket (concessions available for children).
Contact
Châlons-en-Champagne Tourist Office: 03 26 65 17 89 - [email protected]
A Christmas Market with Champagne Charm
For over thirty years, the Village de Noël de Châlons-en-Champagne has illuminated the historic center of the city throughout December. Located on Place Foch and Place de la République, as well as in Rue de la Marne, Rue des Fripiers, and Rue des Lombards, the Christmas market brings together about forty wooden chalets offering artisanal creations, jewelry, hats, leather goods, clothing, ceramics, and quality gastronomic products.
Gourmet Treats and Local Specialties
Food lovers are not left out with a rich and varied gastronomic offer: fresh oysters, artisanal chocolates, pâtés en croûte, pink biscuits from Reims, and products from the Champagne region. The catering chalets offer mulled wine, hot chocolate, and other winter treats to warm up while strolling through the market aisles.
Magical Entertainment for the Whole Family
The Village de Noël is not limited to the market: the entire town adorns itself in its finest attire to offer a magical experience to visitors. An ice rink is set up in front of the station and on Place du Général Leclerc, an enchanted carousel turns at Les Halles and Place Victor Hugo, while a giant Christmas tree stands at the heart of the city. Street performances, an ice sculptor, concerts, face painting workshops, a photo studio with Father Christmas, and boat trips complete the festive program.
The Grand Christmas Parade
The highlight of the festivities, the grand Christmas parade, gathers thousands of spectators in the streets of the city center each year. The magical procession accompanies the descent of Father Christmas, followed by a pyrotechnic show that lights up the Châlons sky. This emblematic event beautifully concludes the Christmas market period.
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