Christmas in Toulouse
Are you coming to Toulouse for the Christmas holidays? Are you a local who's having the family round for Christmas? On this page, you'll find all the essentials for a perfect Christmas: visits, activities, shopping... and the Christmas markets, of course!
Toulouse is the ideal destination for enjoying the festive spirit of Christmas. The shops compete with each other in the beauty and originality of their window displays, the market stalls showcase the best of the region’s gastronomy, and the illuminated streets enchant the city from the very last light of day.
The Christmas Markets
The Grand Marché de Noël – Place du Capitole
From 26 November to 27 December 2026
The Place du Capitole is transformed into a veritable Christmas village, with its shopping stalls and illuminated decorations. You’ll also find other markets set up elsewhere in the city.
The treats on offer at the market will delight lovers of sweet and savoury treats, decorations, accessories, jewellery and toys in their thousands.
Can you smell the mulled wine tickling your nose, and further afield the melted cheese, chocolate and spices? Don’t leave the Christmas market without sampling the region’s star dish: aligot aveyronnais.
Timetables to be confirmed.
Designers’ market
Dates to be confirmed
In the middle of the Allées Jean-Jaurès, Les Ramblas is home to a Christmas market dedicated to local designers, craftspeople and producers. Come and stroll down “Elf Alley” and discover new designers every week, as well as enjoying a tasty treat in one of the two gourmet chalets.
Artisanal and Community Market
Dates to be confirmed
The artisan and community market on the Allées Jules-Guesde invites you to buy responsibly. The scent of hot chestnuts and roasted pralines adds a touch of winter wonderland to the atmosphere. With Le Muséum and the Jardin des Plantes just around the corner, it’s the ideal outing for children. Combine all these aromas with music, song, fairy lights and maybe even Santa’s laughter… Ho! Ho! Ho!
Christmas magic
Dates to be confirmed
In the Square Charles-de-Gaulle, just behind the Capitole building, there is another Christmas market with a forest of fir trees and plenty of entertainment.
The Christmas tree merry-go-round
On the rue d’Alsace-Lorraine, take a ride on the fir-tree merry-go-round and marvel at the magic of Christmas from up above.
Visits and activities
Are you visiting Toulouse for the Christmas holidays? Are you having family over and want them to discover the city? Here are some ideas for Christmas visits and activities.
Guided tours
To enjoy the festive atmosphere and discover the illuminated city, we recommend you take the Toulouse by night tour (in French). Admire the majesty of the buildings bathed in lights, savour the tranquillity of the Toulouse night and enjoy the bustle of the city’s emblematic squares.
Thursday 24th December and Thursday 31st December, from 6pm to 7.30pm.
Cruise on the canal
As you drift along the water, let yourself be carried away by the heritage, light and scenery during this relaxing break on the water.
Tourist trains
When you’ve been marching around the city all day, there’s nothing better than a 45-minute ride on the little tourist train. You can choose between 2 routes.
Citytour
Discover Toulouse’s main sites and monuments from the comfort of a convertible mini-bus for a 70-minute tour.
