The Lille Christmas Village (Village de Noël de Lille) is a Christmas market that has been operating in Place Rihour, Lille, northern France for over 30 years. The six-week event features 90 wooden chalets hosting various vendors and artisans.
The market offers a wide range of products including:
- Local craft beers and seasonal specialties (L’échoppe du Père Noël – craft beers made in the Lille metropolitan area)
- Gourmet foods (foie gras, oysters, panettone, honey products)
- Artisanal crafts (woodwork, leather goods, jewellery)
- Christmas decorations and gifts
- Winter clothing and accessories
- Wellness products
- Food and beverages, including vin chaud (mulled wine)
A distinctive feature is the “Solidarity Chalet,” managed in partnership with the Lille City Hall, where local associations sell affordable products to support community initiatives.
Regular entertainment includes musical and light shows on Thursday evenings and various contests and giveaways.
Visitors can take in Lille’s twinkling skyline from the iconic 50-meter Grand Place Ferris Wheel (La Grande Roue de Lille) at Place du Général de Gaulle.
Access to Lille Christmas Market
- Two entrances (main: rue Jean Roisin, secondary: rue de la Vieille Comédie)
- Security checks at entrance
- Priority access for people with reduced mobility
2024 market dates
20 November – 29 December
Opening hours on market days
Monday: 11am – 8:30pm
Tuesday: 11am – 8:30pm
Wednesday: 11am – 8:30pm
Thursday: 11am – 8:30pm
Friday: 11am – 10pm
Saturday: 11am – 10pm
Sunday: 11am – 8:30pm
Exceptional opening hours
- 24 December (Tuesday): 11am – 6pm
- 25 December (Wednesday): closed
- 29 December (Sunday): 11am – 6pm
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