Welcome to the official website of the Lille Christmas Market
In the heart of winter, Lille sparkles and glows with joie de vivre! With the wave of a magic wand, the city takes on a festive atmosphere and welcomes you to a winter wonderland. It’s a place to dream…and to do some Christmas shopping!
On Place Rihour, more than 80 chalets teem with gift ideas, nativity figurines, Christmas decorations and festive food. You can find regional specialities here, and you can also find arts and crafts from Russia, Poland, and Québec, as well as products from Native America. And that’s not to forget the gingerbread and other delicacies which you can take away or eat on the spot with a glass of mulled wine…
The Christmas Market is open every day from 19th November to 30th December (except for 25th December):
> From 11h to 20h Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
> From 11am to 21pm Friday and Saturday
> From 11h to 18h 24 and December 30
> From 11h to 22h (night) Saturday 3, 10 and 17 December
> Exceptional closing on December 25.
Lille is the ideal place to do your Christmas shopping! Shop windows compete to be the most original, and the 3900 shops in the city offer something to suit every taste and budget. There are luxury stores and designer boutiques in Old Lille, department stores and international chain stores in the city center, the pedestrian areas and the futuristic Euralille shopping center, whilst those looking for bargains and discounts should head to the multi-ethnic Wazemmes district. The shops are generally open from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm, as well as the last 3 Sundays before Christmas, the 6, 13 and 20 December.
The Big Wheel
On the Grand Place, amidst the sumptuous decorations (including an 18-meter high Christmas tree) and as Christmas carols fill the air, the Big Wheel turns majestically. Its height of 50 metres ensures guests have a stunning view of the city! The Big Wheel turns every day from 24th November to the beginning of January, starting at midday and going on late into the night…(4€ / 3€ for children under 1m40)