Village de Noël de Dun-sur-Meuse

2026 Edition

The Village de Noël de Dun-sur-Meuse returns in December 2026 for a new edition at the foot of the upper town's ramparts. Christmas market, illuminated trail, and family activities are planned. Dates will be announced by the Dun le Chastel association.

Practical Information

Access and Transport

By Car: Dun-sur-Meuse is located about 35 km north of Verdun via the D964, the main road connecting Verdun to Stenay. The village is well signposted from the national road. Free parking is available at the bottom of the upper town. Follow the signs for the Christmas Village. Caution: access to the upper town can be narrow, respect the posted parking instructions.

By Train: The nearest station is Verdun, served by TER Grand Est trains. From the station, a car journey of about 30 minutes is necessary to reach Dun-sur-Meuse.

Location

The Christmas Village is held at the foot and within the ramparts of the upper town of Dun-sur-Meuse, 55110 Dun-sur-Meuse. The wooden chalets of the artisans are set up at the foot of the fortress, while the illuminated trail unfolds around and inside the medieval ramparts.

Opening Hours

The Christmas Village is open on weekends, generally from 2 PM to 8 PM or 9 PM depending on the edition. Santa Claus is present in his chalet from 2 PM to 4:30 PM. The illuminations are particularly spectacular at dusk (from 5 PM in December). Check the social media of the Dun le Chastel association for precise times.

Prices

Access to the Christmas Village, the artisan market, and the illuminated trail is completely free. Purchases from artisans are at your own expense.

Illuminated Trail

The illuminated trail in the ramparts is the highlight of the Christmas Village. Created by the volunteer wood artisans of the Dun le Chastel association, it features light displays and fairy-tale decorations made of oak wood along the rampart walk. Allow approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete the entire circuit.

Food and Drink

Stalls offer mulled wine, crêpes, hot chocolate, gingerbread, and other Christmas specialties. Artisans in the chalets also offer local gourmet products: honey, snails, pâtés, Christmas beer, and sweets.

Practical Tips

• Bring warm clothing and suitable footwear (the trail is outdoors, sometimes on dirt or paved paths).
• The illuminations are particularly beautiful at dusk: arrive before 5 PM to enjoy the day-night transition.
• The rampart trail includes stairs and narrow passages: it may be difficult to access for strollers and people with reduced mobility.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult, especially in the ramparts.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available in the northern Meuse region: rural gîtes and bed and breakfasts in Dun-sur-Meuse and neighboring villages.

Contact

Association Dun le Chastel, Dun-sur-Meuse. Check the association's social media for the dates and program of each edition.