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Nancy's Christmas Villages

Every winter, Nancy lights up: three grand villages and a constellation of gourmet hamlets, gathered around the feast of Saint-Nicolas, patron saint of Lorraine.

The great highlight

The Saint-Nicolas, in early December

Patron saint of Lorraine, Saint-Nicolas is celebrated at the start of every December: a sumptuous night-time procession — floats, brass bands and the float of Saint-Nicolas — winds its way to Place Stanislas, followed by a sound & light show projected onto the façades. The villages and hamlets, meanwhile, run from late November to early January.

Villages · 2025 edition21 nov. 2025 → 4 janv. 2026
Saint-Nicolas weekend 20256 & 7 décembre 2025
Please noteDates & theme vary each year

The villages & hamlets

8 sites
01
Place Charles III · 60+ chalets

Le Grand Village de Saint-Nicolas

The city's largest Christmas market: more than 60 chalets of craftwork, gifts, treats, mulled wine and gingerbread.

Place Charles III, 54000 Nancy
02
Place de la Carrière

Le Village de la Grande Roue & de la Patinoire

A panoramic big wheel, an ice rink, vintage carousels and gourmet chalets — the most festive, family-friendly hub of all.

Place de la Carrière, 54000 Nancy
03
Place Simone Veil · families

Le Village du Bois des Trois Petits Enfants

A Christmas village with an enchanting atmosphere, devoted to families and children.

Place Simone Veil, 54000 Nancy
04
Place Vaudémont · fine food

Le Hameau gourmand de Saint-Nicolas

A cosy, welcoming corner devoted to fine food: soups, sharing boards, mulled wine and specialities from Lorraine.

Place Vaudémont, 54000 Nancy
05
Place Saint-Epvre

Le Hameau du Bien Vivre

A small, convivial hamlet built around seasonal produce and sweet treats.

Place Saint-Epvre, 54000 Nancy
06
Place des Vosges · old town

Le Hameau gourmand des Vosges

Gourmet chalets and regional produce in the heart of the old town.

Place des Vosges, 54000 Nancy
07
Porte de la Craffe

Le Hameau de la Craffe

The spirit of Christmas at the foot of the Porte de la Craffe, in the old town.

Porte de la Craffe, 54000 Nancy
08
Rue du Pont Mouja

Le Petit hameau de Nico & Moujat

A small extra hamlet that links the various sites in the centre together.

Rue du Pont Mouja, 54000 Nancy
The full programme and precise opening times are published each autumn on saint-nicolas.nancy.fr. · Back to the Nancy guide · Legal notice · Terms · Privacy