Marché de Noël d'Amiens
Stretching across the city center from Place René Goblet to Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, the market features more than a hundred red chalets set along two kilometers of illuminated streets. Visitors can browse handcrafted gifts, holiday decorations, and local gourmet specialties from a wide range of artisans. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by street entertainment, parades, and enchanting decorations.
What to Expect
Northern France's largest Christmas market with over 100 red chalets.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Fédération des associations de commerçants du centre-ville d'Amiens
Food & Drink
Visitors can try Christmas and regional specialties, along with other gourmet treats from exhibitors.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas shoppers and families
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission to the market is free.
- Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: 11h-19h30; Friday and Saturday: 11h-21h. Closed on 25 December; closes at 17h on 24 December and from 17h on 30 December.
- Parking: City car parks, four free park-and-ride lots with Némo buses to the market, and free street parking in the centre in the evening.
- Accessibility: The route is adapted for people with reduced mobility, and designated accessible parking is available in the city center.
- Pets: Dogs are welcome when kept on a leash.
Tips & Advice
- Leave the car at one of the four free park-and-ride lots at the city entrances and take the Némo bus straight into the market.
- Come by city bus on a Saturday, since buses are free that day and save you looking for parking in the centre.
- If you come by train, you walk out of Amiens station right across from the market, so you never need a car.
- Download the market's mobile app before you go to see the day's entertainment, the exhibitors and the new interactive map of the chalets.
- Motorhomes under six metres can park on Boulevard de Beauvillé or at Port d'Amont, and the Parc des Cygnes campsite has a 32-pitch motorhome area.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year, the market's mobile app has an interactive map to guide you among the chalets.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on the market as long as they are kept on a leash.
Is the market accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. The route through the market is adapted for people with reduced mobility. A map shows the reserved disabled parking spaces and the public toilets in the city centre.
Where can I park?
City car parks include Hôtel de Ville, 3 Cailloux, Jacobins, Perret, Amiens 2, La Vallée, Cathédrale St Leu and Les Halles. Street parking in the city centre is free in the evening. Four free park-and-ride lots at the city entrances (Grand A Amiens Glisy, IUT, Shopping Promenade and Pôle Licorne) link to the market by Némo bus.
What is there for children?
Le Noël des enfants has games and activities for children, with elves, colouring pages and games. Parades and street shows also run as part of the market's festivities.
How can I become an exhibitor?
Applications are open for the 2026 edition. Makers of handcrafted goods, Christmas decorations and local products can apply online for a place.
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