Bordeaux Christmas Markets 2025
Last updated Oct 09, 2025
A delicious destination all year round, Bordeaux knows how to make the festive season extra special. With its magical Christmas markets, twinkling lights, lively shows, and mouthwatering restaurants, the city transforms into a winter wonderland.
Expect local crafts, gourmet delights, and creative workshops — the perfect place to find thoughtful gifts for your loved ones (or for yourself!). Once you’ve stocked up on crispy cannelés and found the prettiest garland for your tree, take time to soak in the magic of Christmas in Bordeaux. Wander along the riverbanks, admire the festive lights, and end your evening with a bubbling raclette and a festive concert.
Not sure where to start? Don’t worry — we’ve rounded up the best Christmas markets, restaurants, and winter activities to help you experience the magic of the season. Let’s go!
1 – Bordeaux Christmas Markets
Quinconces Christmas Market
Head to Place des Quinconces to explore its spectacular Christmas market. Over 100 stalls await you daily from 11am to 9pm, offering everything from artisan crafts to festive treats, just a few steps from the Garonne River. Stroll through the wooden chalets in search of the perfect Christmas decoration, sip on a spiced mulled wine, or put together a gourmet hamper full of local delicacies. Yum!
Where: Place des Quinconces
When: 28 November – 28 December 2025
Entrance: Free
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Darwin XMAS Market
If you haven’t discovered Bordeaux’s Darwin space yet, it’s a unique eco-hub where innovation, sustainability, and creativity meet. Housed in repurposed warehouses, you’ll find co-working spaces, ethical shops, organic restaurants, a skatepark, and loads of cultural projects.
This year, the Darwin Xmas Market returns with its alternative, sustainable take on Christmas — featuring regional artisans and eco-conscious creators. Explore 5,000m² of local, fair, and planet-friendly stands, all in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Where: Darwin Éco-système, 87 Quai des Queyries, 33100 Bordeaux
When: 5–7 December and 12–14 December 2025
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La Grande Supérette de Noël Pola
Calling all art lovers and creative souls! Head to La Grande Halle at Fabrique Pola for this vibrant market dedicated to independent artists and makers. Expect everything from small-batch prints and ceramics to photography, illustration, and unique handmade pieces — perfect for gifting or keeping!
Where: Fabrique Pola - Grande Halle
When: 13–14 December 2025
2 - Things to Do in Bordeaux at Christmas
Festive Lights
From 28 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, Bordeaux will shine bright with over 700,000 LEDs — that’s 750 illuminated displays across 120 locations, lighting up the city with style and sustainability. From elegant garlands and glowing banners to sparkling trees, the city’s main boulevards — including Cours de l’Intendance, Victor Hugo, and Sainte-Catherine Street — will twinkle with festive cheer. The highlight? A stunning 11-metre glass and steel Christmas tree on Place Pey-Berland.
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Shows & Festive Fun
Whether you’re with family, friends, or your other half, Bordeaux is bursting with activities to keep your spirits high. After a day exploring the markets and sipping mulled wine, end on a high note with a magical show.
At the Opéra National de Bordeaux, don’t miss the Radio Classique Christmas Concert (18–21 December), where the audience helps choose the programme! Or, for a dash of wizardry, head to the Arkéa Arena on January 3rd for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in concert — performed live by a 90-piece orchestra. Pure magic.
Travelling with kids? Visit the Bassin des Lumières, the world’s largest digital art centre, for an awe-inspiring underwater-themed exhibition — an immersive, family-friendly experience that will light up everyone’s imagination.
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Or dive into science and fun at Cap Sciences on the Garonne quays, where exhibitions, workshops, and hands-on activities await. During the holidays, discover Welcome to the Prehistos! — a quirky and playful exhibition for all ages.
3 - Where to Eat in Bordeaux
All that Christmas cheer is sure to work up an appetite — and nothing says winter quite like melted cheese!
Just a 10-minute walk from our aparthotel, La Petite Savoie offers a warm, rustic atmosphere and all the Alpine classics — raclette, fondue, reblochonnade, and more, paired with a great Savoie wine.
Cheese lovers should also try La Table Deruelle, a gourmet gem showcasing the best from Bordeaux’s famous Deruelle cheesemonger. From starter to dessert, expect rich, creative, and oh-so-indulgent dishes — and the best part? It’s just a 3-minute stroll from our Bordeaux Centre aparthotel (perfect for rolling home after too much cheese!).
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For a more refined dining experience, head to Ganache — an elegant bistronomic restaurant celebrating French cuisine with a creative twist. Everything is homemade, from cocktails to desserts. And since Ganache is also a chocolatier… dessert is non-negotiable!
Our aparthotel is located right in the heart of Bordeaux’s historic centre — the perfect base for a truly magical Christmas stay. Markets, lights, shows, shops… everything you need for a sparkling festive break. Happy Holidays!
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