Throughout December, the towns and villages of the Rouen Normandy Metropolitan Area are transformed into veritable Christmas villages, where tradition, crafts and delicacies come together in a warm atmosphere. Whether in Duclair, Elbeuf, La Bouille or Isneauville, each market has its own special features and treasures to offer: local produce, craft decorations, children’s entertainment and even live shows. There’s something for everyone, while exploring the different facets of the Metropole and its charming communes. Whether you’re with family or friends, these markets are a great way to discover the region in a different way, and to soak up the magic of the festive season.
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Cjl 2023 Marche De Noel 012Weekend from 29 to 30 November
Christmas in Clères
On Saturday 29 November, from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm The “castle and ruins” part of the park will be transformed into a charming Christmas village, with more than twenty exhibitors offering craft creations (decorations, jewellery, objets d’art, delicacies, etc.) and entertainment for all the family: face painting, traditional games, storytelling, merry-go-rounds for children, shows for young and old alike. Free, booking required
Canteleu Christmas Market
29 and 30 November, 9 am to 6 pm Come and immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of the festive season at the Marché organised by Amitié Canteleu Kongoussi and the Comité des Fêtes . See you at Espace Res Publica!
Weekend from 6 to 7 December
Petit-Quevilly’s Festival of Lights
Saturday 6 December from 2pm to 7pm Join us at the François Truffaut multimedia library for a warm and magical afternoon. On the programme: family shows, carol concerts, choir, marching band, Christmas market, horse-drawn carriage rides and photos with Father Christmas. The day will end in style with a festive fireworks finale at 5.30pm, to amaze young and old alike.
Yvetot Christmas Market and Ice Rink
Sunday December 7 from 10 am to 6 pmAround fifty stallholders will be selling original gift ideas, Christmas decorations, handmade crafts and local delicacies, all accompanied by mulled wine, crêpes and a friendly refreshment bar.At the same time, a temporary ice rink will be set up in Place de l’Hôtel de Ville from 29 November to 4 January.
Christmas at Château de Bonnemare
6 and 7 December, 11am to 8pm This 6th edition of the Christmas Fair promises to be a magical one, with theChâteau de Bonnemare totally transformed for the festive season! There’s plenty to see and do all weekend long:the castle’s illuminations, a local Christmas market, horse-drawn carriage and donkey rides, a merry-go-round, readings of Christmas tales, Father Christmas,a Christmas show, a choir and games. Saturday 6 December will end on a high note with a fireworks display at 5.45pm! There will also be food stalls and a refreshment stand. Information and booking
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Marche De Noel 2024 5 Rouen TourismLa Bouille Christmas Market
6 and 7 December, 10 am to 6 pm Once again this year, take a stroll throughLa Bouille’s traditional Christmas market in the Salle Polyvalente. Over 60 craft and gastronomy stallholders will be on hand.
Isneauville Christmas Market
6 and 7 December, 10 am to 6 pm Unearth treasures and support local expertise in a Christmas atmosphere at the craft market featuring 40 artisans and a special children’s Christmas market. Craftspeople, shopkeepers, local producers, artists and private individuals will be offering a host of unique creations: decorations, delicacies, leather goods, jewellery, original gift ideas… The inevitable mulled wine and crêpes will be there to warm you up. The Amélie Mauresmo Hall at the Centre Sportif du Cheval Rouge will be in the Christmas spirit!
Elbeuf Christmas Market
On Saturday 6 November, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Elbeuf will be celebrating the magic of the festive season with its Christmas market in rue Pierre-Brossolette, featuring designers, delicacies, Santa’s house, face painting for children and even a sledging area. All day long, visitors will be able to take part in a range of fun activities, including a selfie booth and a host of handcrafted gift ideas. There will be horse-drawn carriage rides with Father Christmas in the morning at Place de la Libération and in the afternoon at Rue des Martyrs. The day will close with a grand Christmas parade from 5.30pm, a festive, illuminated parade that will bring the heart of the town to life.
Weekend from 13 to 14 December
Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf Christmas Market
Saturday 13 December from 10 am to 6 pm The town of Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf is organising a Christmas market in the presence of Father Christmas, with free entertainment, a brass band, a fireworks display and a food stall.
Grand-Quevilly Christmas Market
On 13 December, from 10 am to 7.30 pm and 14 December, from 10 am to 6 pmLocal designers, craftspeople, traders and producers will be on hand with gift ideas and Christmas decorations in the Salle Marx-Dormoy. Visitors will be able to meet Father Christmas, enjoy a friendly refreshment bar, take part in children’s activities and try their luck in the tombola.
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Rouen’s not-to-be-missed Christmas market
From 21 November to 28 December, 10am to 9pm The square in front of Rouen’s Notre-Dame Cathedral is transformed into a Christmas wonderland, with around fifty little white huts filled with the scent of mulled wine and cinnamon. Craftspeople were on hand to show off their local creations in a festive, friendly atmosphere around the majestic carousel. More info
Hangar 105 ice rink
From 16 to 23 December, from 11am to midnight, discover 105 sur glace, Rouen’s new temporary ice rink set up on the forecourt of hangar 105. For a week, the site will be transformed into a luminous and magical setting. Young and old alike will be able to enjoy the pleasures of ice-skating, gourmet breaks and a warm atmosphere. The Friday and Saturday evenings will feature DJ sets from 7.30pm onwards, for festive moments with friends and family. On Saturday 20 December, Father Christmas will also be making an appearance from 4pm to 7pm to delight the children.
