Normandy Christmas Markets

I’ve compiled a list of forthcoming Normandy Christmas markets for 2023. The majority of them are in La Manche region close to me but you’ll find links to other sources at the end of the article. Although the information is correct at the time of writing the article, please check the details with the venue or organiser. Events tend to be advertised on Facebook so that’s usually a good place to find additional information. Alternatively, a local tourist office or town hall may also have additional details.

Many events are held in a salle des fétes which is a village hall or in churches. There are some events at abbeys and castles for something a little bit different. Most events offer free entry. Not all events have stalls selling food and drink to consume on the day but if they do it’s usually mentioned on the advert.

These events are a great opportunity to buy Christmas presents and meet local producers. There is a wide range of products to buy including food, drink, ceramics, art, candles, soaps, jewellery and Christmas cards. 

Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 November

10am – 7pm (Sat) and 10am – 6pm (Sun), Salle du Château, Valognes

Saturday 25 November

10am – 6pm, The English Church, Le Homëel, Gratot

Sunday 26 November

11am – 6pm, chapelle de la Plage, Barneville

Salle Omnisports, St Sauveur Le Lendelin

Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November

10am – 7pm, Salle communale du Valdice, Le Valdice 50260, Bricquebec en Cotentin

9am – 7pm (Sat) and 10am – 7pm (Sun), Salle Polyvalente, Lessay

2 – 7pm and 10am – 7pm, Château de Rozel, Le Rozel

2 – 7pm and 10am – 6pm, Château de Gratot, Gratot

10am – 7pm (Sat) and 10am – 7pm (Sun), Salle de Morsalines, Quettehou

10am – 6pm, on both days, L’Aunay Samson (organised by English Garden Plants)

1 – 24 December

Salle des Fêtes, Place Centrale, Cherbourg

Friday 1 December

2 – 6pm, Hambye Abbey (also on Saturday and Sunday)

Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December

2.30 – 7pm (Sat) and 10am – 6pm (Sun), Foyer des Marettes, Agon Coutainville 

10am – 6pm, Château de Regneville, Regnéville-sur-Mer

2 – 7pm (Sat) and 10am – 6pm (Sun) Haras Saint-Lô in Saint-Lô

2 – 6pm (Sat) and 10am – 6pm (Sun) Salle des Fêtes, Blainville-sur-Mer

10am – 6pm (Sat) and 10am – 6pm (Sun) Salle du Pierrepont, St Vaast La Hougue

2 – 6pm (Sat) and 11am – 6pm, Hambye Abbey 

Sunday 3 December

9am – 6pm, Salle Communale in Biville

9am – 6pm, Salle de la petite vitesse, Chef du Pont

10 – 5pm, Salle des Fêtes de Hudimesnil, Hudimesnil

10am – 6pm Salle Bernard Tréhet, Brécey

9am – 6.30pm, Salle de convivialité, Marcilly

10am – 6pm, Pôle Hippique, Auvers

10am – 6pm, Salle des Fêtes, Ger 

10am – 6pm, Salle des Fêtes, Carantilly

1.30 – 3.50pm, Salle des Fêtes, Remilly Les Marais 

Friday 8 December

5 – 10pm, Sourdeval

Saturday 9 – 24 December

Place du Parvis. There is also a Christmas parade on Sunday 17 and a luge for children from 16 – 24 December that is free. 

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December

10am – 6.30pm, Saint Jean d’Elle

2 – 8pm (Sat) and 10am – 5pm, Salle Polyvalente, Portorson

10am – 7pm, Salle Culturelle l’Etoile, Sartilly-Baie-Bocage

Sunday 10 December

10am – 6pm, Cuves

10am – 6pm, Salle des Fêtes, Benoistville

Timings TBC, Saint Mère-Église

Saturday 16 December

TBC – but see below as some events are taking place on both Saturday and Sunday this weekend.

Sunday 17 December

Timings TBC, Marigny-Le-Lozon

10am – 6pm, Gavray

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 December

10am – 6pm, Sottevast

10am – 6pm, Salle Polyvalent, Saint Denier sur Avranches

Timing TBC, Halle au Blé, Brèhal

From 11am on both days, Esplanade du Donjon, La Haye

2 – 7pm (Sat) and 10am – 6.30pm (Sun), Château de Carneville

10am – 7pm (Sat) and 2 – 7pm (Sun) Granville. It’s also on from 22 – 30 December.

Friday 22 December

From 4pm, Torigny-les-Villes

From 7pm, École Notre Dame, Cérences

Other Normandy Christmas Markets

Caen, Bayeux Cathedral, Bayeux and Rouen will all host events for the festive season. Details to follow.

The Normandy Tourist Board  have compiled a list of some of the Normandy Christmas markets throughout the region.