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Lille Christmas Market 2025

Explore our guide to the Lille Christmas Market - small and intimate, one of the most beautiful and traditional Christmas markets in France.

Discover Lille Christmas market with Eurostar's experts

The Lille Christmas market runs from 20 November to 29 December 2025 and is perfect for a day trip. It might be small compared to Europe's other festive markets, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in convenience and Christmas cheer.

Only 1 hour and 22 minutes from London, you can hop on a train in the morning and be in Lille before lunch.

Lille is also filled with an exciting range of restaurants, where you can refuel between Christmas shopping. You'll find plenty of options around the Grand Place, also known as Place du Général de Gaulle, so you won't have to wander far.

All you need to know about the Lille Christmas market

What to do at the Lille Christmas market

From the last week of November until the end of December, Lille Christmas Market fills the city with festive cheer, welcoming locals and visitors alike into a winter wonderland.

Stroll through rows of wooden chalets to find unique Christmas gifts, and warm up with a cup of mulled wine, a bite of gingerbread, or a delicious chocolate praline. Little ones will love the pony rides and Friday night concerts beneath Lille’s sparkling lights.

Take a ride on the Ferris wheel for breathtaking views over the city, and don’t forget to snap a selfie by the giant Christmas tree. Then, wander through Lille’s Old Town, where the colourful Flemish façades add even more charm to the festive atmosphere.

Where to find the Lille Christmas market

The Lille Christmas Market is perfectly placed right in the heart of the city, Centered around Place Rihour, the market features around 90 wooden chalets, each offering something special — from handcrafted decorations and local delicacies to warm winter drinks and unique Christmas gifts. The scent of mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and sweet waffles fills the air, adding to the charm of this magical setting.

Just a short stroll away lies the Grand Place, where Lille’s festive spirit truly shines. Here, you’ll find a majestic Christmas tree towering over the square and a giant Ferris wheel offering breathtaking views across the city’s rooftops and twinkling lights. It’s the perfect spot to soak up the atmosphere, snap some photos, or simply take in the beauty of Lille dressed in its winter best.

One of the best things about Lille’s Christmas Market is how compact and convenient it is. Located just a ten-minute walk from Lille Europe and Lille Flandres stations, it’s easy to arrive by train and step straight into the festive magic. With the city’s historic streets, colourful Flemish façades, and lively cafés all nearby, you can enjoy a full day or weekend of Christmas shopping, sightseeing, and seasonal indulgence — all within a few charming cobbled streets.

Cheap train tickets from London to Lille

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