Christmas Markets 2026 on the French Riviera: Nice, Monaco, Cannes and Menton from Hôtel de France
Categories : Events, published on : 9/22/26
From 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, Nice sets up its Village de Noël in the Jardin Albert Ier and on Place Masséna. All along the French Riviera, the lights come on: Monaco, Cannes, Antibes and Menton each have their own market. Wooden chalets under the palm trees, mulled wine by the sea: here, Christmas has a Mediterranean accent.
Hôtel de France, a 3-star boutique hotel at 58 rue de France, sits in the Carré d'Or, just steps from the Promenade des Anglais and right behind the Negresco. To reach the Village de Noël, simply stroll along the seafront.
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Nice's Village de Noël
Every winter, the City of Nice turns the Jardin Albert Ier and Place Masséna into a Christmas village: around sixty chalets run by artisans and producers, food stalls, and a Ferris wheel overlooking the illuminated city. Entry is free, every day, from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
More Christmas markets on the French Riviera
- Monaco: the Village de Noël opens on Port Hercule from 4 December 2026 until 3 January 2027, this year on the theme "La Forêt enchantée" (The Enchanted Forest). Programme on the Mairie de Monaco website.
- Cannes: the Christmas market fills the Allées de la Liberté and Cours Félix Faure, just steps from the Croisette, from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
- Antibes: food chalets, merry-go-rounds and children's activities in the town centre, around Place de Gaulle and the Esplanade du Pré-des-Pêcheurs, from late November to early January.
- Menton: the whole town centre celebrates Christmas, with a Christmas market, rides and family shows, from early December to early January.
Christmas in the winter sun
On the French Riviera, Christmas markets are often enjoyed in full sunshine. Mornings are for the Promenade des Anglais, afternoons for the chalets, and in the evening the illuminations take over. Monaco, Menton, Antibes and Cannes are easy to reach by train from Nice-Ville station.
Why choose Hôtel de France
- Just steps from the Promenade des Anglais and the sea, in the heart of the Carré d'Or.
- A 3-star boutique hotel with 30 rooms, renovated in 2019 and 2021, with a reception open 24/7.
- A sweet and savoury breakfast buffet, with local products, gluten-free options and plant-based milks.
- A shared, plant-filled terrace and an honesty bar.
- Rooms with balconies and a family studio with a kitchenette, ideal for family stays.
- A public car park at a preferential rate, 150 metres away.
Our tips
- Walk to the Village de Noël along the Promenade des Anglais: the seafront stroll is part of the pleasure.
- Visit the chalets on a weekday, in the early afternoon, to avoid the evening crowds.
- Take the train rather than the car to Monaco, Cannes or Menton: you avoid parking, which is often difficult in December.
- Check each market's opening hours the day before: they often change on 24, 25 and 31 December.
- Bring a light jumper: days are mild, but evenings by the sea cool down quickly.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Nice Christmas market in 2026?
Nice's Village de Noël runs every day from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, in the Jardin Albert Ier and on Place Masséna. Entry is free.
How do you get to the Village de Noël from Hôtel de France?
From Hôtel de France, 58 rue de France, the Village de Noël is around a fifteen-minute walk along the Promenade des Anglais.
When does Monaco's Village de Noël open?
Monaco's Village de Noël opens on 4 December 2026 on Port Hercule and runs until 3 January 2027.
Where to stay in Nice near the sea over the festive season?
Hôtel de France is a 3-star boutique hotel in the Carré d'Or, just steps from the Promenade des Anglais, within walking distance of the Village de Noël and the city-centre shops.
This year, experience the magic of Christmas between the sea and the chalets, setting off each day from a hotel just steps from the Promenade. Our team looks forward to helping you plan your outings.
