Wassy Christmas Market
Crafts, delicacies, and Christmas magic in the heart of the Haute-Marne town
About Christmas in Wassy
The Wassy Christmas Market is a festive event organized annually by the Town of Wassy in Haute-Marne. Located on Place Marie-Stuart and in the town center streets, it brings together up to eighty exhibitors offering local crafts, gift ideas, and regional products. The market also features numerous family activities: the arrival of Santa Claus, a free carousel, a treasure hunt, creative workshops at the media library, concerts, and shows. A gourmet area offers mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and crepes.
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The Wassy Christmas Market: the magic of the holidays in Haute-Marne
Every December, the town of Wassy, a charming small town in Haute-Marne, adorns itself with its finest decorations to host its Christmas Market. Organized by the Town of Wassy with the support of local associations, this event has become a must-attend gathering for residents of the department and surrounding areas, offering a moment of sharing and conviviality in the heart of winter.
A market in the heart of the historic town center
The Wassy Christmas Market takes place on several emblematic sites in the town center:
- Place Marie-Stuart: the heart of the market, where the exhibitors' wooden chalets and stalls are concentrated
- Rue du Général de France: an extension of the market with additional stands
- Town center shops: about twenty local businesses participate in the event by opening their doors
Crafts and gastronomy
The market brings together between forty and eighty exhibitors presenting the best of their know-how. You can discover handmade creations, handmade Christmas decorations, jewelry, wooden objects, textiles, and many original gift ideas. On the gastronomy side, local producers and food stalls offer regional specialties, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, crepes, and other sweet and savory treats to enjoy during your visit.
Activities for the whole family
The Wassy Christmas Market is not just about its stalls: it offers a rich program of activities for all ages:
- Santa Claus's House: children can meet Santa Claus and give him their wish letters
- Grand Game "Discovering the Treasures of Wassy": a treasure hunt with many prizes offered by local merchants and artisans
- Free children's carousel: offered by the municipality for the enjoyment of the youngest
- Activities at the media library: jewelry making, painting, theater, and board game workshops
- Concerts and shows: Christmas music, including the Wassy band, and film screenings at La Forgerie
- Free breakfast offered by the Town on Sunday morning to start the day convivially
An event rooted in local history
Wassy, famous for its rich historical heritage, provides a picturesque setting for this winter event. The town, which saw its first Christmas market in the early 2000s, enthusiastically perpetuates this tradition. After celebrating the market's twentieth anniversary in 2023, the municipality has relaunched the event with a new, dynamic format, focusing on promoting local businesses and artisans while offering visitors a magical and warm experience.
Christmas in Wassy — edition 2026
The Wassy Christmas Market 2026 is expected on the first weekend of December in the town center with exhibitors, activities, and Christmas festivities.
Prices Christmas in Wassy 2026
Practical information — Christmas in Wassy
Access and transport
By car: Wassy is located about 25 km southeast of Saint-Dizier. From Saint-Dizier, take the D2 towards Joinville and follow the signs for Wassy. From Joinville, take the D60. From Chaumont (prefecture), allow about 55 km via the N67 then the D2. Free parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the town center and a few minutes' walk from Place Marie-Stuart.
By train: The nearest station is Saint-Dizier (about 25 km away), served by TER Grand Est trains from Paris-Est (about 2h), Troyes, Bar-le-Duc, and Strasbourg. From Saint-Dizier station, it is possible to reach Wassy by car, taxi, or local transport lines.
By bus: Intercity transport lines of the Haute-Marne network connect Saint-Dizier to Wassy. Inquire with the departmental council for weekend schedules.
Market location
The Christmas Market is held outdoors and under chalets on Place Marie-Stuart and in Rue du Général de France, in the heart of the historic town center of Wassy (52130). Shops and businesses in the center also participate in the event.
Indicative hours
The market takes place over a full weekend, Saturday and Sunday:
- Saturday: stands open from 11:30 AM with activities throughout the day until the evening
- Sunday: opens in the morning with breakfast offered by the Town at 10 AM, followed by activities and the market all day
Precise times may vary from one edition to another. It is advisable to consult the Town of Wassy's website or its social media for definitive schedules.
Prices
Entry to the Christmas Market is free. The children's carousel is offered free of charge by the municipality. The film screening at La Forgerie is also free. Only purchases and consumption from exhibitors are paid.
Accessibility
The market is held in the town center on pedestrian streets and public squares. Access is possible for people with reduced mobility for most of the route. If necessary, contact the town hall for specific information.
Practical advice
Bring warm clothing, as the market takes place outdoors in early December. Food and drink stands with hot beverages are available on site to warm up.
Contact
Mairie de Wassy – Place Notre-Dame, 52130 Wassy
Tel: 03 25 55 31 90
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wassy.fr
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Where does it take place — Christmas in Wassy
Place Marie-Stuart et centre-ville de Wassy
Place Marie-Stuart, 52130 Wassy