Make the most of the end-of-year festivities in Orleans with our practical holiday guide. Discover the events and activities that bring our Loire Valley city to life during this festive period.
From the traditional Christmas market on Place du Martroi to the illuminations along rue Jeanne d'Arc, Orleans adorns itself in its finest winter decorations. Wooden chalets line the central square, offering local crafts and regional specialties, while the Sainte-Croix Cathedral provides a majestic backdrop for concerts and activities that punctuate the holiday season in the historic center.
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Orleans
- Tours Christmas Market (Orléans)
- Orléans Christmas Market (Orléans)
- Light on the Cathedral (Orléans)
- Orléans Christmas Market and Santa's House (Orléans)
- Olivet Christmas Festivities (Olivet)
- Marionette Making and Show Workshop (Olivet)
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Tours Christmas Market (Orléans) • 0.2 miles
Festive markets and seasonal celebrations across the region
Orléans Christmas Market (Orléans) • 0.3 miles
Christmas tales theme with diverse festive zones
Light on the Cathedral (Orléans) • 0.3 miles
Spectacular light and sound show on a historic cathedral
Orléans Christmas Market and Santa's House (Orléans) • 0.4 miles
Christmas market with cinema-inspired decorations and light shows.
Olivet Christmas Festivities (Olivet) • 2.6 miles
Artisanal Christmas market and charity race.
Marionette Making and Show Workshop (Olivet) • 2.7 miles
Hands-on marionette creation and performance workshop
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