Like every year in December, the city centre of Orleans is transformed into Father Christmas’ village.
The 2022 Orleans Christmas market took place from Friday 25 November to Saturday 24 December.
This year, Orleans is transformed into a winter sports resort!
Decorations, wreaths, advent calendars… discover the Christmas atmosphere in Orleans!
Opening hours
Health pass and mask required.
The Orleans Christmas market is traditionally held in four emblematic locations in the city: Place du Martroi, Place de la République, Place de Loire, and rue Royale.
This is the “O” of the Orleans ski resort with its 51 chalets and its many activities!
The place to be for lovers of sweet and savoury treats!
You may also come across bears…
The gourmet chalets: 11 chalets alone welcome you with their famous Christmas treats.
Santa’s House: a special moment for children, who can leave their list and leave with a souvenir photo.
This is the bottom of the Orleans winter sports resort.
Extend the fun and thrills with the sledge and curling slopes, as well as the Sapin merveilleux merry-go-round.
Don’t miss the gourmet break with the shopkeepers of the Place de Loire and their festive Christmas evenings every Thursday evening in December.
From 25 November to 2 January, eery evening from 5.30 p.m., come and admire the illuminations on the Sainte-Croix cathedral on the theme of the snowy summits.
Don’t miss the Christmas carols, the carriage rides, but also the shows and the brass bands!
Enjoy a unique experience by visiting the châteaux of the Loire Valley at the most beautiful of times, Christmas.
On the occasion of your weekend or your Christmas holidays in Orléans, set off on the road to the châteaux of the Loire and the Loiret.
The castles of Meung-sur-Loire, Beaugency, La Ferté-Saint-Aubin, Chamerolles, Sully-sur-Loire, Gien, La Bussière, Château Gaillard and the famous Château de Chambord open their doors to you.
Take advantage of their Christmas activities and decorations ! Exhibitions, cooking workshops, costume visits, shows, booklets and activities await you for a successful family visit!