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Christmas markets in castles: 12 dates in 2026

12 events

12 events announced by the castles and local tourist offices, nearest first. Programme reread nightly.

Christmas markets in the courtyards, decorated rooms, storytelling and illuminations: from Advent to Epiphany, the châteaux that stay open in winter prepare their festivities. The dates above come from the public agenda and are added nightly, with most programmes published in November. Below are the châteaux that open in December according to their own season.

Open in December

The most searched-for among those whose published season covers December. Winter hours are often shorter, and some close on the 25th: check the page before you go.

Loire Valley castles open in winterOpen in winter

Get told when châteaux near you open

An email when châteaux in your departments announce a tour, an evening opening or one-off access. Never more than one a week.

Your departments

Pick up to three. You can change them at any time.

Programmes published by the venues and tourist offices on the French Ministry of Culture’s calendar, OpenAgenda and DATAtourisme, re-read every night.