Tournai d'Hiver Christmas Market
Hosted inside the historic Halle aux Draps, the market features culinary specialties and artisanal creations from a rotating lineup of exhibitors. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly entertainment, including magic and improvisation shows. The surrounding winter festivities also offer an authentic ice rink on the Grand-Place, a champagne bar, and Santa's House.
What to Expect
Indoor Christmas market with rotating weekly artisan and culinary stalls.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
VISITWallonia
Food & Drink
The market offers culinary products and specialties, and the surrounding festivities include a champagne bar.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and welcoming
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Weekdays 15:00–20:00; weekends 12:00–21:00.
Tips & Advice
- Come back in a different week if you can, because the line-up of exhibitors in the Halle aux Draps changes every week.
- Visit at the weekend for a longer afternoon and evening, because the market opens later on weekdays and closes earlier.
- Time your visit for December 5, 12, 19 or 26 to join a "Tournai by night" guided walk through the lit-up historic centre.
- Wear comfortable shoes if you come on December 13 for the illuminated walk, which offers routes of 7, 12 and 20 kilometres.
- Dress warmly and bring the family to the ice rink on the Grand-Place after browsing the stalls inside the Halle aux Draps.
Special Events & Promotions
- "Tournai by night" guided evening walks through the lit-up historic centre on December 5, 12, 19 and 26.
- Gastronomic walks past the town centre's must-see spots on December 6 and 13.
- Carillon concerts from the top of the belfry on December 5, 14, 20 and 21.
- Illuminated walk with 7, 12 and 20 km routes on December 13.
- Xmas Flowrient City Trail, an orienteering hunt for hidden treasures within the city walls, on December 18.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I find inside the Halle aux Draps?
A Christmas market of food products and handmade creations, with a different set of exhibitors each week. There are also magic and improv shows, plus family entertainment.
What else is there around the market?
There is Santa's House, a champagne bar and an ice rink on the Grand-Place.
Are there guided walks?
Yes. "Tournai by night" guided evening walks go through the historic, lit-up centre, and gastronomic walks visit the must-see spots in the town centre.
What is the illuminated walk?
It is a walk past the city's Christmas lights with three routes of 7, 12 and 20 kilometres. It takes place on December 13.
What is the Xmas Flowrient City Trail?
It is an orienteering run where you try to find as many hidden treasures as you can inside the old city walls. It takes place on December 18.
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