Montbéliard Christmas Lights
Visitors can wander through the historic centre illuminated by Italian wooden arches and thousands of sparkling lights. Surrounding the historic Saint-Martin Protestant church, over 180 artisanal chalets offer regional culinary treats and handmade gifts. The festivities also feature appearances by Father Christmas and the local legendary fairy Tante Airie, alongside a dedicated gourmet alley.
What to Expect
Features 115,000 lights and 180 traditional artisan chalets around Saint-Martin.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Montbéliard Tourism
Food & Drink
Market stalls offer local savoury and sweet treats, with a dedicated gourmet alley.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas-market visitors
Vibe
Glowing, traditional, bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Over 3,000 spaces, including free lots a 1–5 minute walk away, covered paid car parks and a weekend park-and-ride at the Axone.
- Accessibility: Access ramps are installed throughout the market walkways, with reserved parking spaces and accessible toilets in the town hall courtyard.
Tips & Advice
- Visit on a weekday if you can, as weekends bring noticeably bigger crowds to the lights and the Christmas market.
- Pack gloves for anyone planning to skate, because gloves are mandatory on the ice rink, which is open to children from age four.
- On weekends, leave the car at the Axone park-and-ride and take the bus in, with one round-trip fare covering everyone in your car.
- Register ahead for the Friday-evening parent-and-child decoration workshop at the little elves' workshop, since sign-up is required and it suits ages five and up.
- Stop by the tourist office chalet on Place Saint-Martin for information, and use the baby spaces with microwaves and changing tables if you have an infant.
Special Events & Promotions
- Switzerland is guest of honour for the 40th edition.
- Pass Noël Gourmand tasting experience.
- New this year: Friday-evening parent-and-child workshops to make a Christmas decoration (ages 5+, registration required).
- Weekend park-and-ride at the Axone with one round-trip bus fare covering everyone in the car.
- Ice rink sessions for an extra fee (ages 4+, gloves required).
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it better to go on a weekday?
Yes. Weekday visits are recommended because weekends draw bigger crowds.
Where can I park?
There are over 3,000 spaces. Free lots such as Champ de Foire and Boulevard de ceinture are a 1–5 minute walk away, and there are covered paid car parks too. On weekends, there's a park-and-ride at the Axone (A36 exit 8).
Is the market wheelchair accessible?
Yes. There are ramps on the market lanes, 10 reserved spaces for European parking card holders, and accessible toilets in the town hall courtyard.
What is there for children?
Father Christmas and Tante Airie, the little elves' workshop, an ice rink for ages four and up, shows and the Randonnée des Lumières lights walk. Baby spaces with microwaves and changing tables are also available.
Where is the food?
The gourmet alley is in Square Sponeck, with mulled wine and tasty treats. Its stands close an hour later than the rest of the market.
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