Illustrative photo Dijon Christmas Market 2026 – Dates, Program & Burgundy Guide
From 28 Nov 2026 to 5 Jan 2027, Dijon's Christmas market at Place de la Libération enchants visitors with Burgundian wine, artisanal gingerbread, local gourmet mustard, and festive magic.
Illustrative photo Arras Christmas Market 2026 – Dates, Program & Visitor Guide
From 28 Nov to 27 Dec 2026, the Arras Christmas Market enchants visitors on Grand'Place with Flemish Baroque architecture, red carpets, a Ferris wheel, and festive northern French charm.
Illustrative photo La Folie Douce Festivals Val d'Isere, France 2026/2027
La Folie Douce Festivals 2026/2027 run seasonally in Val d'Isere (28 November to 2 May) and sister houses. Daytime cabaret has no cover; 2026 ticketed nights started at 14 euros. 2027 lineup unpublished.
Illustrative photo Trans Musicales Rennes 2026 – The Ultimate Discovery Music Festival
From December 2 to 6, 2026, the legendary Trans Musicales festival transforms Rennes, France, into Europe's top destination for music discovery. Dance until dawn to fresh indie, electronic, and rock sounds, and be the first to hear tomorrow's global superstars!
Illustrative photo Sarlat Christmas Market 2026 – Gourmet Experience, Truffles & Foie Gras
Discover the elite gourmet Christmas market in Sarlat-la-Canéda from 2 to 31 December 2026. Enjoy luxury truffles, premium foie gras, and festive magic in the heart of Périgord Noir.
Illustrative photo Les Trans Musicales 2026 in Rennes: Dates, Tickets and Program
From 2 to 6 December 2026, Rennes once again becomes the capital of musical discovery: the legendary Trans Musicales bring unknown talents from around the world to the stage before they break through internationally. The 2026 lineup will be announced in late autumn.
Illustrative photo Les Rencontres Trans Musicales 2026: Music Festival in Rennes
From December 2 to 6, 2026, the 48th edition of Les Rencontres Trans Musicales takes place in Rennes. One of Europe's leading showcase festivals, it presents rising pop, rock and electronic acts across multiple venues throughout the city.
Illustrative photo Dystopia Festival, Saint-Etienne, France 2026: Dates, Line-up & Tickets
Dystopia Festival 2026 takes place on 4 and 5 December at Parc Expo Saint-Etienne, France. Hard techno and hard music on two stages, 18:00 to 04:00, tickets from about 54 EUR. Official info: dystopia-festival.com.
Illustrative photo Carcassonne Christmas Market – Magie de Noël, Program & Visitor Guide
Experience "Magie de Noël" in December 2026 inside the heart of Carcassonne's historic fortress. Enjoy a Christmas market set against a spectacular medieval backdrop featuring festive lights, crafts, and French delicacies.
Illustrative photo Fête des Lumières & Lyon Christmas Market 2026 – Program, Dates & Guide
Experience the magical combination of the Place Carnot Christmas Market and Lyon's world-famous Fête des Lumières from 5 to 8 December 2026, featuring spectacular light art and festive holiday cheer.
Illustrative photo Rise Festival, Les Deux Alpes, France 2026/2027: Ski and Music Festival Dates, Line-up and Tickets
Rise Festival runs 5–12 December 2026 in Les Deux Alpes, France: a week of glacier skiing and electronic music across village and mountain stages. Official tickets and lift-pass packages are sold at rise-festival.com, with entry from about EUR 115.
Illustrative photo Fête des Lumières Lyon 2026 – Festival of Lights, Program & Visitor Guide
From 5 to 8 December 2026, the Fête des Lumières turns Lyon into the world's greatest open-air light art experience. Around 30 installations by international artists illuminate the city's squares, facades and rivers. Admission is entirely free.