A Grand Christmas in Caen | The Christmas Market

In a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, 56 chalets – including 10 new stallholders – invite you to savour the magic of Christmas.

Looking for the perfect gift? Nativity figures, decorations, games and toys, jewellery, fashion accessories, local gourmet specialities, crafts from around the world… So many high-quality, handcrafted treasures to discover as you wander the aisles, not forgetting a tasty break with a hot drink!

When it comes to food, the food stalls delight young and old alike with their specialities: raclette, tartiflette, pretzels, poutine, Liège waffles and mulled wine*.

For four weeks, the market comes alive to the sound of brass bands, musical performances, treasure hunts, face-painting workshops and meet-and-greets with the mascots. So many opportunities to share wonderful moments with the family and soak up the magic of Christmas!

Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink in moderation.

Every day from 11am to 8pm, except Mondays when it’s open from 2pm to 8pm. Open until 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Closes at 4 pm (6 pm for food stalls) on Thursday 24 December. Closed on 25 December.

Boulevard Maréchal-Leclerc and Place de la République. Organised by Caen Événements.

Highlights:
Santa’s arrival – Saturday 5 December at 5.00 pm
Santa is making his grand return to Caen! Aboard the little train ‘Le Pôle Express’, he arrives accompanied by his trusty elf and the Christmas market mascots. Celebrate his arrival with music and good cheer, accompanied by the Caen Calva Caennexion brass band!

Santa’s House – Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 5 December at 4.00 pm
As soon as he arrives on Saturday 5 December, Father Christmas will welcome children to his house every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 4.00 pm, until 23 December, before he sets off on his Christmas tour!

From 3 pm to 7 pm, during the opening hours of Santa’s House, volunteers from the Caen Red Cross will be offering free face-painting sessions for children. Everyone is welcome to contribute as they wish through a voluntary donation. All donations will be passed on to the Caen Red Cross to support its charitable work.

Boulevard Maréchal-Leclerc. Organised by Caen Événements