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From Friday 27 November to Sunday 27 December 2026<\/strong>, wooden chalets fill the place des Quinconces, on the side of the Monument aux Girondins. This year the Bordeaux Christmas market celebrates its 32nd edition. For a whole month, people come for a gift made by a local maker, a hot chocolate between two errands, a photo with Santa Claus or a concert at the end of the day, when the lights come on above the aisles. Entry is free, and the market is open every day, including 24 and 25 December.<\/p>\n

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At a glance<\/p>\n

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Location<\/strong>Place des Quinconces, Monument aux Girondins side, 33000 Bordeaux<\/span><\/div>\n
Dates<\/strong>27 November to 27 December 2026, every day<\/span><\/div>\n
Opening hours<\/strong>11am to 9:30pm Sunday to Thursday, 11am to 10pm on Friday and Saturday<\/span><\/div>\n
Admission<\/strong>Free<\/span><\/div>\n
Getting there<\/strong>Tram lines B, C and D, bus lines 2 and 3<\/span><\/div>\n
Organiser<\/strong>Bordeaux Mon Commerce \u00b7 marche-de-noel-bordeaux.com<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Dates and opening hours<\/span><\/p>\n

When does the Bordeaux Christmas market open in 2026?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
In short,<\/strong> the market opens on Friday 27 November 2026 at 11am and closes on the evening of Sunday 27 December. It stays open for 31 days in a row, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day included.<\/div>\n

Opening hours only change at the end of the week. On Fridays and Saturdays the chalets stay open half an hour longer, which leaves time for one last stroll after dinner.<\/p>\n

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Days<\/th>\nMarket<\/th>\nSanta Claus<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday<\/td>\n11am to 9:30pm<\/td>\n3pm to 8pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wednesday<\/td>\n11am to 9:30pm<\/td>\n11am to 12:30pm, then 2pm to 8pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Friday, Saturday Late opening<\/span><\/td>\n11am to 10pm<\/td>\n11am to 12:45pm, then 1:30pm to 9pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday<\/td>\n11am to 9:30pm<\/td>\n11am to 12:45pm, then 1:30pm to 8pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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On site<\/span><\/p>\n

What will you find at the Quinconces Christmas market?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
In short,<\/strong> more than a hundred traders, craftspeople who change every week, charity chalets, food stalls, creative workshops and entertainment for children and adults alike.<\/div>\n

Craft chalets with new makers every week<\/h3>\n

The market brings together three kinds of chalets. The pop-up craft chalets welcome new makers every week, which gives you a good reason to come back at the start and at the end of December. The exhibitor chalets sell fashion accessories, decorations, ideas for the home, games and sweet or savoury treats. The charity chalets give local organisations a space to present their work over the festive season.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Mary Ray on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Food and treats<\/h3>\n

Several stalls serve traditional dishes and sweet treats to eat on the spot or take away, including vegetarian options. Most traders accept cards and cash, but it is best to check at the chalet before ordering.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Richard Bell on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Creative workshops, booking required<\/h3>\n

Some chalets are set aside for creative workshops. They are open to everyone, with booking through the market’s workshops page<\/a> (in French).<\/p>\n

Street shows, concerts and fairground rides<\/h3>\n

Throughout the month, street performers, concerts and brass bands make their way between the chalets. On opening night, Friday 27 November, the B. Graze Quartet plays from 6pm to 8pm while the stilt walkers of Compagnie Le Passage wander through the crowd from 6:30pm to 8:45pm. For children there are fairground rides, a hook-a-duck stall, free wooden games and several afternoons of charity face painting with the Clowns St\u00e9thoscopes. The full day-by-day programme is published on the market’s entertainment page<\/a> (in French).<\/p>\n

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Good to know<\/span><\/p>\n

When should you visit the Bordeaux Christmas market to avoid the crowds?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
In short,<\/strong> weekends draw the biggest crowds. For a quieter stroll, aim for a weekday morning, and use a side entrance if the queue grows at the main one.<\/div>\n