Marché de Noël de Bordeaux

The Marché de Noël de Bordeaux transforms Place des Quinconces, one of Europe's largest public squares, into a festive wonderland each holiday season. Celebrating its 30th edition in 2024, this traditional Christmas market has become Bordeaux's premier holiday destination, featuring over 100 wooden chalets filled with local artisans, craftspeople, and regional food vendors. The market's recent relocation from Allées de Tourny to the expansive Place des Quinconces provides visitors with more space, better accessibility, and an enhanced festive atmosphere. Families can enjoy a variety of entertainment including carol singers, acrobats, stilt walkers, and roaming elves who bring the magic of Christmas to life among the timber chalets. Children delight in the illuminated carousel positioned opposite the Grand Théâtre, while workshops offer hands-on activities like eco-friendly decoration making, gift-wrapping classes, and photo opportunities with Santa Claus. The market emphasizes sustainability and local sourcing, with most food products purchased from regional suppliers and vegetarian options available at all refreshment stands. Food lovers can warm up with traditional mulled wine and hot chocolate while sampling regional specialties like aligot, flammekueche, roasted chestnuts, and giant Alsatian pretzels. The market's central location makes it easily accessible via tram lines B, C, and D, with nearby bike-sharing stations for eco-conscious visitors. Open daily from 11am to 9pm, the Bordeaux Christmas Market offers the perfect blend of traditional holiday charm and contemporary Bordeaux style.