France Christmas markets and winter events 2026–27
Christmas at Disneyland Paris, the La Défense Christmas market, the lantern festival at the Jardin d'Acclimatation, Nice's Christmas village, Lyon's Fête des Lumières, then the Nice Carnival and Menton's Lemon Festival: this winter's dated events in France in one place, sorted by start date.
Popular tickets & tours
Events by date (7)
Île-de-France / Marne-la-Vallée
Disney Enchanted Christmas at Disneyland Paris
Sat, November 7, 2026 – Wed, January 6, 2027
Île-de-France / La Défense
Paris La Défense Christmas Market
Thu, November 12, 2026 – Sun, January 3, 2027
Paris / Bois de Boulogne
Lantern Festival: Indian Nights at Jardin d'Acclimatation
Fri, November 27, 2026 – Sun, February 21, 2027
Nice / Place Masséna
Nice Christmas Village
Fri, November 27, 2026 – Sun, January 3, 2027
Lyon / City Centre
Fête des Lumières (Lyon Festival of Lights)
Sat, December 5, 2026 – Tue, December 8
Nice / Place Masséna
Nice Carnival
Tue, February 9, 2027 – Sun, February 28
Menton / Town Centre
Menton Lemon Festival (Fête du Citron)
Sat, February 13, 2027 – Sun, February 28
Good to know
- December evenings are cold, so bring gloves and a warm layer for outdoor markets and light shows.
- Lyon's Fête des Lumières and the Nice Carnival draw big crowds; book trains and hotels early.
- Some events have closed days or timed tickets, so check the official page before you go.