Reims Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Reims and surrounding areas
Reims celebrates the festive season around the cathedral and Place d’Erlon where holiday activities and festive events pair with champagne-soaked traditions and seasonal markets. Visit Le Marché de Noël de Reims to browse crafts and treats, enjoy concerts and tree lighting ceremonies, and stroll the illuminated boulevards for family-friendly attractions and seasonal entertainment in this historic Champagne city.
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Christmas Markets
15 eventsTraditional Christmas market with artisanal crafts and festive treats.
Other Christmas Activities
5 eventsSpectacle multimedia on Reims Cathedral facade
Editor's Picks (6)
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Le Marché de Noël de Reims
Traditional Christmas market with artisanal crafts and festive treats.
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Village de Noël Laon
(Laon)
Christmas village in a medieval city
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Marché de Noël de Soissons
(Soissons)
Month-long Christmas market with flexible chalet rentals
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Reims Christmas Market
France's 3rd largest Christmas market with a 50m Ferris wheel.
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Regalia, Multimedia Spectacle at Reims Cathedral
Spectacle multimedia on Reims Cathedral facade
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Marché de Noël chez Pressoria
(AY-CHAMPAGNE)
Artisan Christmas market with local crafts and gourmet treats.
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Reims Christmas FAQ
The most significant annual Christmas events in Reims typically revolve around the main Christmas market in the city center and the extensive Christmas light displays that illuminate the city.
While sharing many traditions with the wider Champagne region, Reims often emphasizes its historic architecture as a backdrop for festive celebrations, particularly around the Cathedral.
The city center, especially around Place Drouet-d'Erlon and the Cathedral, is known for its impressive Christmas lights. Many residential neighborhoods also put on charming displays.
The main Christmas market is usually located in Place du Forum, offering a variety of local artisans and food vendors. Smaller markets may also pop up in different areas of the city.
Enjoying the city's public Christmas light displays and browsing the festive atmosphere of the Christmas markets are excellent free activities. Many churches also offer free holiday concerts.
Families often enjoy the Christmas markets with their carousels and festive treats, as well as the dazzling light displays throughout the city. Look for specific family-oriented events often announced closer to the season.