Join the Nantes community to celebrate the holiday season! Our guide presents all the festive events that bring life to the city during this winter period, allowing both locals and visitors to fully enjoy the festivities.
From the traditional Christmas market at Place du Commerce to the spectacular illuminations of the Passage Pommeraye, and the grand Ferris wheel at Place Royale, Nantes dons its festive attire. The historic districts host daily activities, while the Machines de l'île offers special programming. The city center becomes a true discovery trail where shops, squares, and cobblestone streets are adorned with winter decorations.
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Nantes
- Winter's Journey in Nantes
- Fairy Castles and Santa Claus in Nantes
- Christmas at the Château des Ducs de Bretagne
- Christmas Creative Workshops in Nantes
- Christmas Day Cruise on the Loire
- Nantes Christmas Market
- The Other Market of Nantes
- Nantes Christmas Carousel
- Christmas Lantern Parade in Nantes
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Winter's Journey in Nantes (Nantes) • 0.2 miles
City-wide artistic route with festive programming
Fairy Castles and Santa Claus in Nantes (Nantes) • 0.2 miles
Festive animations and Santa Claus encounters across Nantes
Christmas at the Château des Ducs de Bretagne (Nantes) • 0.2 miles
Historic ducal castle hosting diverse year-round programming
Christmas Creative Workshops in Nantes (Nantes) • 0.3 miles
Nearly 140 exhibitors offering local crafts and gourmet treats.
Christmas Day Cruise on the Loire (Nantes) • 0.7 miles
Festive Christmas cruise along the River Erdre.
Nantes Christmas Market (Nantes) • 0.8 miles
Largest Christmas market in western France with over 170 stalls.
The Other Market of Nantes (Nantes) • 0.8 miles
Ethical and solidarity-based Christmas market with local social economy actors.
Nantes Christmas Carousel (Nantes) • 0.8 miles
Festive carousel and Santa's house at the heart of the market
Christmas Lantern Parade in Nantes (Nantes) • 0.9 miles
Magical twilight walk with lanterns through the city
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