Christmas 2025: Sledding slopes, lantern-lit strolls, and a magical Christmas market in Fontainebleau (77)

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis, Margot de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on December 9, 2025 at 02:47 p.m.
The Fontainebleau region is full of activities for the magical Christmas season and is transformed into a real Christmas village with the opening of its unmissable market and numerous free activities for families, from December 12 to 28, 2025.

In December, come and celebrate the most wonderfulChristmaswith your family inFontainebleau, close tothefamouscastle! This year, the town will be transformed into an enchanted Christmas village with wonderful entertainment for the whole family to discover, from December 12 to 28, 2025. 

Head to the Christmas market to shop for local goods, filled with artisanal treasures and winter delicacies, including chocolate and mulled wine. There will be plenty of free entertainment for the whole family, with the chance to meet the famous Santa Claus and give him your gift list!

Put on your hats and come have fun at the Christmas village, surrounded by winter decorations. Experience the thrill of sledding with your family on a specially designed sledding hill, or hop aboard a miniature train, not to mention the lantern descent! Don't forget to look up and admire the city's decorations throughout the month of December.

On the program for Christmas 2025 in Fontainebleau: 

  • Christmas Market 

From December 12 to 14, immerse yourself in the magic of the holidays with the traditional Christmas market set up on Place de la République and in the courtyard of City Hall. With a theme of Santa's toy factory, let yourself be seduced by the gourmet stands, handcrafted creations, decorations, and entertainment for the whole family.

  • The solidarity path

From December 12 to 14, explore the solidarity trail made up of local charities, which connects the two Christmas market sites: Place de la République and the courtyard of the Town Hall. It's a great opportunity to plan your holiday gifts while supporting a good cause!

  • Lantern descent

On Saturday, December 13, come and take part in the grand lantern parade at 5:30 p.m. The event will end with a bang with the Zygos Brass Band on Place de la République, followed by refreshments (mulled wine, hot chocolate, cookies, marshmallows, etc.).

  • Entertainment

From December 20 to 28, Place de la République will be transformed into a playground and creative space to extend the festive season! On the program: creative workshops, fun games, and a host of activities to delight young and old alike (sledding, digital wall, mini train, and even a visit from Santa Claus!).

We'll also be celebrating Christmas at the château, with special shows and walks!

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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From December 12, 2025 to December 28, 2025

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    Place de la République
    77300 Fontainebleau

    Route planner

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.fontainebleau.fr

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