Christmas markets in Lyon and around for original gifts

Imagine strolling along the cobbled streets of this historic town, enveloped in a warm and cosy winter atmosphere. The twinkling lights of the Christmas decorations illuminate your path, while the enchanting scent of mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and sweet treats lures you towards the colourful market stalls. And this year, we’ve decided to innovate and find you some of Lyon’s (really) cool little markets or nearby. Some of them are still unknown to the general public. They’re well worth a try!

Of course, Christmas Market in Lyon isn’t just a gourmet’s paradise. It’s also a veritable treasure trove of art and culture, with local craftspeople proudly displaying their unique creations, musicians playing festive melodies and interactive activities for young and old alike.

Christmas markets in Lyon

1. Hôtel Dieu Christmas Market

• 🏠 1 Pl. de l’Hôpital, 69002 Lyon
• ⏰ Monday to Friday noon to 8pm, Saturday 10am – 8pm, Sunday 10am – 7pm
• 🗓 From 24 November to 24 December

The sublime Grand Hôtel Dieu awaits you at the heart of its charming Christmas Market! You’ll find local and artisanal nuggets 100% Made in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes. As well as avoiding the crowds of the big stores, this market will give you gift ideas that are more original than Aunt Gertrude’s Christmas jumper. Among the participants, expect to be charmed by some very fine names.

2. Lyon Can Do It Christmas Market

• 🏠 1 Pl. de l’Hôpital, 69002 Lyon
• ⏰ Every Saturday from 10am to 7pm
• 🗓 From 18 November to 23 December

The Lyon Can Do It Christmas Market is a multitude of small-scale creators exhibiting their work at the Hôtel Dieu during the festive season. A fun way to find gifts for all the family, while putting local designers to work.

3. Association Arts Pentes Christmas Market

• 🏠 Place Sathonay, 69001 Lyon
• ⏰ Saturday from 11am to 8pm and Sunday from 10am to 7pm
• 🗓 From Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 December

The Association Arts Pentes Christmas Market is in the same style as Lyon Can Do It. You’ll be able to pick up some cool little decorative items and some very original gifts, including jewellery, ceramics, leather goods and decorations. Meso Music and Duo Live will be providing the musical ambience to add a touch of pep to the event. A foodtruck will also be available for visitors to recharge their batteries. What a great market!

4. Yoga Corner Designer Market

• 🏠 3 Rue Pizay , 69001 Lyon 1er
• ⏰ 10am to 7pm
• 🗓 From Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 December

Yoga Corner’s Christmas market is back! Because it’s important to be ecologically responsible, the market guarantees 27 designers who respect the 0-waste objective. They’ll be delighted to answer any questions you may have on the subject.

5. Christmas Market at Peggy’s

• 🏠 15 rue René Leynaud, 69001 Lyon
• ⏰ From 11am to 7.30pm
• 🗓 From Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 December

Block off your diary for the local Christmas Market at Peggy’s. Get ready, because you’ll be immersed in the world of this pop up filled with wonder. From ceramics, textile objects, lingerie, cosmetics and a bit of greenery, there will be everything.

6. Ateliers des Terreaux Christmas Market

• 🏠 2 rue Sainte Marie des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon
• ⏰ From 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday and Friday / From 3pm to 8pm on Saturday
• 🗓 Wednesday 13th / Friday 15th and Saturday 16th December

In Ateliers des Terreaux Christmas Market, loads of ceramics, painting, watercolour, pottery and live model classes will be on offer. There’ll be around fifteen artists on hand, plus a wine and hot chocolate bar. In short, there’ll be lots of fun things to eat and, above all, a great atmosphere!

7. Place Carnot Christmas Market

• 🏠 Place Carnot, 69002 Lyon
• ⏰ Monday to Thursday, 11am to 8pm. Friday from 11am to 10pm. Saturday from 10.30am to 10pm. Sunday from 10.30am to 8pm.
• 🗓 From 24 November to 24 December

The tradition continues with the Christmas market in the Place Carnot. More than 100 stalls will be selling local delicacies, festive items and exciting toys, immersing young and old in the enchanting atmosphere of Christmas.

8. Mariettes Christmas Market in In-Sted

• 🏠 6 rue de la Part-Dieu, 69003 Lyon
• ⏰ 4pm to 9pm on Friday, 10am to 8pm on Saturday and 10am to 7pm on Sunday
• 🗓 From 15 to 17 December

Les Mariettes are delighted to be stopping off at In-Sted for Christmas Market. Over the course of three days, they have brought together the elite of French artisans and brands. Discover a selection of unique and responsible gifts, perfect for giving to family, friends or even yourself!

9. Croix-Rousse Christmas Market

• 🏠 Place Joannes Ambre, 69004 Lyon
• ⏰ Every day from 10am to 8pm
• 🗓 Saturday 16 December

To get to the Croix-Rousse Christmas Market, you can either play it lazy by taking the metro C or play it more sporty by jogging from Hôtel de Ville. It’s located in front of the theatre and is much smaller than the annual one, but it’s still worth a visit (especially for its hot chestnuts and horse-drawn carriages!

10. Trattino Christmas Market

• 🏠 58 Rue Clément Marot, 69007 Lyon
• ⏰ 11am to 8pm
• 🗓 Saturday 16 December

This year, Trattino (the 7th arrondissement restaurant, café-bar and grocery shop) is organising a great eco-responsible Christmas market! If you still haven’t found a present to put under the tree, now’s your chance, kittens. There will be drinks stalls and mignardises for you to nibble on. DJ Imcavale from the Des Gens Cool collective will be setting the mood with some pretty festive sounds.

11. Montplaisir Christmas Market

• 🏠 Place Ambroise Courtois, 69008 Lyon
• ⏰ 10am to 6pm
• 🗓 Sunday 18 December

The Monplaisir Christmas Market is always a great way to spend some quality time with family and friends. On the menu for this Christmas event are 50 local designers and entirely handmade Christmas gifts. What’s more, this year the market is expanding with a gastronomic area featuring around 15 local producers and two foodtrucks.

Christmas markets around Lyon

12. Villeurbanne Christmas Market

• 🏠 Avenue Henri Barbusse, 69100 Villeurbanne
• ⏰ Every day from 11am to 7pm
• 🗓 From 13 to 23 December

Villeurbanne’s 100% craft market is back this year! On the programme, a host of entertainment centred around Father Christmas and his brass bands. They’ll be strolling through the city’s neighbourhoods. Letters to Father Christmas can be left in the dedicated letterboxes until 21 December!

13. Oullins Christmas Market

• 🏠 106 Grande Rue, 69600 Oullins
• ⏰ Every day from 11am to 7pm
• 🗓 From Monday 18 to Sunday 24 December

Hello latecomers to Christmas shopping! At the Marché de Noël d’Oullins, you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for with 6 designers offering last-minute gifts. Jewellery, crochet cactus, crazy illustrations, stylish ceramics and wax accessories/ children’s fashion are all on offer.

14. The Puces du Canal Christmas Market in Villeurbanne

• 🏠 1 rue du Canal, 69100 Villeurbanne
• ⏰ 7am to 3pm
• 🗓 Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 December

At France’s biggest flea market after Saint-Ouen, every item has a story to tell, and second-hand is a real philosophy. As well as the many stalls and stands, you can enjoy a flea market, Christmas carols and mulled wine. There are also rumours that Father Christmas is due to make an appearance before his grand tour.

The stallholders at Lyon Christmas market are a key part of the city’s festive atmosphere. They come from all over France and offer a wide range of traditional Christmas items, from food and drink to decorations and gifts. Many stallholders have been coming to the market for many years, and their stalls are familiar to locals and visitors alike. If you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift or something special to eat and drink over the festive period, be sure to check out the stalls at Lyon’s Christmas market.

We hope you haven’t spent your weekend eating papillotes and raclette sandwiches (like me). Don’t fill up too much, because the festive season is just around the corner kittens!