Rouen Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Rouen and surrounding areas
Rouen embraces the festive season with both Holiday lights and Christmas lights illuminating the cathedral square and the timbered streets near Rue du Gros-Horloge, while events like the Marché de Noël de Rouen and Les Féeries de l’Aître Saint-Maclou offer seasonal charm. Family performances such as Au dodo Père Noël add playful moments for kids. Explore holiday attractions, enjoy winter festivals and take in festive events beneath the lights as Rouen blends medieval character with contemporary holiday cheer.
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Editor's Picks (6)
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Marché de Noël de Rouen
Approximately fifty chalets in a historic cathedral setting.
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Vernon Scintille
(Vernon)
Christmas market with local artisans and festive food
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Beauvais Féeries de Noël Market
(Beauvais)
Artisan and gourmet market with holiday focus
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Fêtes de fin d’année (End of Year Celebrations)
(Évreux)
Magical holiday celebrations with market and decorations
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Lueurs de Mantes Light Trail
(Mantes-la-Jolie)
Magical light trail illuminating heritage sites
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Herblay-sur-Seine Christmas Market 2025
(Herblay-sur-Seine)
Artisan Christmas market in Parc de la Mairie
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Christmas Lights Near Rouen
Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Rouen.
Les Féeries de l’Aître Saint-Maclou
Immersive light installation 'Submergence' by Squidsoup
Festival of Lights
City-wide artistic light installations
Lueurs de Mantes Light Trail
Magical light trail illuminating heritage sites
Christmas Shows Near Rouen
Christmas shows, theater performances, and holiday entertainment in Rouen.
Au dodo Père Noël
Christmas show with magical forest characters
Traditional Christmas Concert in Sainte-Marguerite-sur-Mer
Traditional Christmas concert in a historic church
Other Christmas Activities Near Rouen
Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Rouen.
L’espace d’un été 2025
City-wide summer festival with diverse activities
Fêtes de fin d’année (End of Year Celebrations)
Magical holiday celebrations with market and decorations
Raidveillon de Noël 2025
Festive 5km charity run with costume contest.
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Rouen Christmas FAQ
Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.
Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.
Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.