Orléans Christmas Market
Visitors can browse festive chalets offering gift ideas and seasonal gourmet treats. The event also features holiday entertainment and carnival rides in the heart of Orléans.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Food & Drink
The chalets offer seasonal treats, and Place de la République has food service throughout the day; the local-producer area is open December 12–28.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Look for the local-producer area between December 12 and 28, the only dates the guide lists for this feature.
- Budget separately for rides: the wheel costs €6 (€5 under 10), Santa’s sleigh €4, and carousel tickets €3 or four for €10.
- Plan a Santa visit for the listed sessions on selected dates and times; a professional souvenir photo costs €8.
- Arrive for the opening parade on November 29 from 17:30; the illuminated procession starts at Place Sainte-Croix and ends at Place du Martroi.
- Wear warm layers and comfortable shoes for browsing the outdoor market areas and moving between the event locations.
Special Events & Promotions
- Part of the festivities is newly hosted on the quais de Loire this year.
- The rides continue through January 3, after the market closes.
- The children’s workshops are free to join without registration, subject to capacity.
- A professional souvenir photo with Santa is an optional paid extra.
- The rides are ticketed separately.
Links & Contact
Run by Mairie d’Orléans
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the market suited to?
It is described as an experience for the whole family, with chalets, entertainment and carnival rides.
What can visitors see and do?
Browse gift and gourmet chalets, explore the toy and retro-games themes, and enjoy the rides.
Will the rides be open after the market ends?
Yes. The rides continue through January 3, 2027, after the market closes.
What food and drink can visitors find?
The current-season information mentions gourmet treats but does not specify particular foods or drinks.
What is new for this season?
Part of the festivities is newly hosted on the quais de Loire.
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