The Christmas Market in Reims | 2024
The Christmas market is back in Reims, for your greatest pleasure!
A highly anticipated moment for young and old alike, the traditional Reims Christmas market is a must for the end-of-year celebrations.
For this new edition, the Hautes Promenades Jean-Louis Schneiter are adorned with their most beautiful lights.
From the enchanted forest to the majestic fir tree on Place Drouet-d’Erlon, enjoy this enchanted interlude to experience an unforgettable moment!
❓Did you know: the Reims Christmas market is the 3rd largest in France.
Where will the chalets be installed?
For this 2024 edition, the 150 chalets will be present on the Hautes Promenades site (Promenades Jean-Louis Schneiter) as well as on the esplanade of the Porte de Mars with the enchanted forest.
The opportunity to taste some local specialties or find the perfect gift at the artisans' village.
The Reims Christmas market invites you every day for a month of festivities!
From November 27 to December 29, 2024, experience the magic of Christmas, on the forecourt of the cathedral and throughout the city center.
You will find many delicacies, regional dishes, local crafts and gift ideas, in a magical and majestic setting.
Also take the time to stroll around the Artisans' Village. You will find the original creations of jewelers, glassmakers, ceramists, embroiderers, etc.
On the forecourt of the train station, also join the producers' market to find some local products.
Here is a selection of what awaits you during the 2024 Reims Christmas market.🌟
A Champagne getaway for the whole family
Every year, children eagerly await the opportunity to enter the enchanted forest on the esplanade Porte de Mars to meet Santa Claus in his chalet and take a free ride on the little train.
On the Chaussée Bocquaine, many rides are set up from December 7th to the delight of children and adults alike with the Christmas and Twelfth Night Fair.
Musical entertainment
Every Wednesday and Friday afternoon, discover the Balkan fanfare of the Karpates show.
Other concerts include:
- Christmas Trumpets Saturday, December 7 at 3:30 p.m.
- Traditional Christmas carols with the Arts et Cie Choir Saturday, December 7, 14 and 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Meet around the Cathedral for the "Regalia" show
On Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., a sound and light show is projected onto the façade of the cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the history of the kings of France. A superb immersive moment filled with emotion.
The Ferris Wheel on Place d'Erlon
Place d'Erlon also pulls out all the stops with its majestic Christmas tree and its Ferris wheel that reaches 55 meters.
Take a seat aboard one of the 36 cabins, closed and heated, and admire the breathtaking view of the city and its Christmas lights.
The show is magical as soon as night falls.
Opening hours of the 2024 Christmas market in Reims
- Monday : from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday: from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Saturday: from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday: from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Located a 20-minute walk from the historic center, you can easily reach the Reims Christmas market.
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