It's that time of year! Time to start planning a trip to soak in the unique atmosphere of the French Christmas markets. Mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, crepes and waffles - you name it.
Visit Northern France in winter and be spoiled for choice with the number of Christmas markets dotted all over the region. Lille Christmas Market, Amiens Christmas Market, Arras Christmas Market, the list goes on. Here is our selection of Northern France's best Christmas markets !
Travelling on eurostar?
Christmas Market in Lille
One of Europe’s best-loved Christmas markets can be found in the city of Lille less than 90 minutes from London by direct Eurostar or 75 minutes by car from the Channel port of Calais.
This market is perfect for those wanting to combine a shopping trip with the atmosphere of France at Christmas time. Here, you can ride the glittering big wheel and a traditional carousel, listen to stirring carol concerts, and browse the artisan wares of around 90 wooden chalets selling nativity figurines, Christmas decorations and other unique gifts and handicrafts from both France and further afield.
Christmas market in Arras
Christmas market in Amiens
The biggest Christmas market in the north of France... Amusement rides, illuminations, carols, activities for young and old alike and over 130 chalets in the town centre for all your Christmas gift ideas.
The stand out feature of the Amiens markets is that for the month of December, the UNESCO World Heritage listed Amiens Cathedral is illuminated in a spectacular sound and light show - a feast for the eyes.
Travel by car?
Christmas market in Calais
Christmas market in Boulogne-sur-mer
Boulogne-sur-Mer Christmas market in Northern France is the most heartwarming spectacle of everything the French do best: food, tradition and conviviality.
Christmas Market in Saint Quentin
Christmas Market in Le Touquet
Escape from routine with a fairytale getaway perfect for romance or for family fun in Northern France at magical Le Touquet Christmas Market.
