Merry Christmas

Christmas magic in Seine-Maritime Lights, markets and a magical atmosphere!

The enchantment of Christmas lights up Normandy with its gifts, exceptional encounters and activities, each more frosty than the last!
“Merry Christmas! There’s no shortage of activities to celebrate the end of the year. It’s the perfect time to admire the sparkling eyes of the children! Don’t waste any time meeting the great legend of Christmas with your little ones! Even if you no longer believe in it, the magic is renewed through their eyes! Come to Rouen, Le Havre, Le Tréport and the rest of France to discover the magic of the festive season at the Christmas Markets!

Rouen

Enchanting places to enjoy an authentic Christmas in Seine-Maritime

Rouen’s Christmas Market, located on Place de la Cathédrale, invites you to do your Christmas shopping in a magical setting, sample cinnamon mulled wine and admire the illuminations. You’ll find Santa’s chalet in the middle of a forest of fir trees. See you on Sunday, December 3, for the Grande Parade de Noël.

Doudeville

Come to Doudeville and experience the magic of Christmas at the “En féérie de Noël” event, which inaugurates the Christmas village with a fireworks, sound and light show on the town hall. Get ready to fall back into childhood!
In December 2025, the Christmas market will enchant you with all its exhibitors, entertainment and delicacies (tartiflette fans beware, Doudeville will be offering a giant one!).

Le Tréport

Discover the famous seaside town of Le Tréport in a Christmas atmosphere! Stroll through the illuminated streets, discover this atypical place and taste its delicious seafood… You’re sure to fall in love.

And don’t forget to visit the Christmas market in this charming town from December 14 to 16, and the Christmas village in December 2025 in Criel-sur-Mer.

Le Havre

In Le Havre, you’ll find gift ideas and the inevitable hot chestnuts and other sweets to enjoy on the spot or to take away at the Christmas market. For the whole month of December, Noël au Havre invites you to discover the city’s activities and experience the magic of the festive season to the full.

The little +: To the delight of young and old alike, the Ferris wheel makes its return, accompanied by the traditional carousel and Santa’s sleigh. Meet Santa Claus on Place de l’Hôtel de Ville and Parvis Saint-Michel.

Gain height to marvel at the festive season

Ferris wheels to feast your eyes on, skating rinks to share good times, original parades… Over 100 events await you in Seine-Maritime!

A little extra for Ferris Wheel enthusiasts: take to the skies to discover the city of Rouen and Le Havre in a whole new way. Go to Place du Vieux Marché to ride Rouen’s Ferris wheel, or to the Parvis de l’Hôtel de Ville to have fun on Le Havre’s. All that’s left to do is enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of these two Norman cities!
Check out our selection of activities to make the most of it!