Christmas sparkles in Reims

Christmas market and festivities in Reims


The Reims Christmas Market takes place on the Hautes promenades Jean-Louis Schneiter in front of the cathedral from November 27 to Wednesday December 29, and throughout the city center.

As every year, you can take advantage of the 150 chalets featuring handmade, decorative, gourmet and festive products….

Don’t miss the majestic fir tree and Ferris wheel on the Place d’Erlon. From its 50-metre height, it offers a breathtaking daytime view of the town and nearby vineyards . As soon as night falls, the city’s illuminations enchant young and old alike.

Find out more about the main events taking place during this month of festivities in the heart of the city of the Sacres!

Christmas Essentials in Reims

  • On the high promenades Jean-Louis Schneiter, the chalets of the ” Christmas Village ” and its gift ideas,
  • Santa’s travels, children’s village, a magical, fairytale world!
  • On the Chausée Bocquaine, ” The Christmas and Kings Fair “, numerous rides for the enjoyment of young and old alike.
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Enchanted forest


At the heart of the Christmas market, the enchanted forest invites children to dream through its decorations, with automatons whispering stories and feeding the imagination. The journey continues with a meeting with Santa Claus and a ride on the little train (free).

Santa Claus and opening of the little train (esplanade Porte de Mars):

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3pm – 7pm
  • Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday: 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 7pm
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The Christmas market in practice


Hautes promenades Jean Louis Schneiter, Wednesday, November 27 to Sunday, December 29, 2024

  • Monday: 2pm – 8pm
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11am – 9pm
  • Friday: 11am – 10pm
  • Saturday: 10am – 10pm
  • Sunday: 10am – 8pm. Closing at 6pm on Sunday December 24 and 29, closed on December 25.
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  • near the Gare Centre streetcar stop
  • Schneiter streetcar stop
  • in front of the mars door
  • opposite rue du général Sarrail
  • Parking CPA République(rates): 6 min walk from the Christmas market
  • Reims Clairmarais train station parking lot – Effia (€1.90 per hour): 9 min walk from the Christmas market
  • Parking CPA Buirette(rates): 12 min walk from the Christmas market
  • Parking CPA Cathédrale(rates): 15 min walk from the Christmas market
  • Parking CPA Hôtel de ville(rates): 8 min walk from the Christmas market
  • Parking CPA Erlon(rates): 4 min walk from the Christmas market
  • Parkings gratuits : Stade Delaune et Marchandeau, puis navette de Noël à disposition entre le marché de Noël et la foire, arrêts Manège et Bocquaine :
    • December 7 to 24: Wednesdays and Sundays, 2:30 pm to 9 pm, Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm;
    • Monday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 24 from 2:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. ;
    • December 26 to 29: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 2:30pm to 9pm, Friday and Saturday, 2:30pm to 10:30pm.
  • near the Gare Centre streetcar stop
  • Schneiter streetcar stop
  • in front of the mars door
  • opposite rue du général Sarrail
  • Parking CPA République(rates): 6 min walk from the Christmas market
  • Reims Clairmarais train station parking lot – Effia (€1.90 per hour): 9 min walk from the Christmas market
  • Parking CPA Buirette(rates): 12 min walk from the Christmas market
  • Parking CPA Cathédrale(rates): 15 min walk from the Christmas market
  • Parking CPA Hôtel de ville(rates): 8 min walk from the Christmas market
  • Parking CPA Erlon(rates): 4 min walk from the Christmas market
  • Parkings gratuits : Stade Delaune et Marchandeau, puis navette de Noël à disposition entre le marché de Noël et la foire, arrêts Manège et Bocquaine :
    • December 7 to 24: Wednesdays and Sundays, 2:30 pm to 9 pm, Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm;
    • Monday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 24 from 2:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. ;
    • December 26 to 29: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 2:30pm to 9pm, Friday and Saturday, 2:30pm to 10:30pm.

Reims Christmas Diary


Find out what’s on around Reims for the end-of-year festivities +.