The Saint Nicholas markets

Grand village de Saint-Nicolas

Place Charles III

More than 60 Christmas market chalets are installed in the magnificent Place Charles III, between the covered market and the Saint-Sébastien shopping centre, offering a plethora of gift ideas, local products and tasty seasonal specialities such as mulled wine and gingerbread. Plenty of great Christmas ideas!

An absolute must: the local arts and crafts section, surrounding the magnificent traditional merry-go-round set up in the centre of the village!

Organised by: Les Vitrines de Nancy – Tel. 03.83.36.34.34

Open from November 21

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Village de la Grande roue et de la Patinoire

Place de la Carrière

The Ferris Wheel has become a staple of our Festival of Saint Nicholas, offering an incredible view over the 18th-century district and the Old Town. At its feet, ancient fairground rides delight both young and old alike, with food and drink to be enjoyed in the warmth of the braziers.

Open from November 21

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Village Le Bois des 3 Petits Enfants

Place Simone Veil

Set up opposite the station, the village of the three little children celebrates the miraculous figures of the Saint-Nicolas legend. The village offers a warm, family-friendly atmosphere during the day, with Christmas carols, a merry-go-round and entertainment for the little ones! At nightfall, enjoy the specialities of the winter guinguette!

Open from November 21

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Le Hameau gourmand de Saint-Nicolas

Place Vaudémont

For lunch, a snack or an aperitif, Le Hameau gourmand de Saint-Nicolas, run by the association “Le grenier de Callot”, will seduce you with its intimate, cosy atmosphere, especially at dusk. Mulled wine, appetizers, soups and sweet treats are served in the restaurants around the square. Weekend events allow you to discover a whole range of local products.

Open from November 21

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Le Hameau de la Craffe

Porte de La Craffe

In a friendly, festive and cocooning atmosphere, this hamlet, run by the restaurateur from “Carte Blanche” and “Le Vivier”, invites you to indulge your sweet tooth in a relaxing, cocooning setting. You’ll find regional drinks and quality local produce: pâtés lorrains, homemade quiches, salmon gravlax, foie gras…

Open from November 21

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Le Hameau des Bons Vivants

Place Saint-Epvre

Good food, a great atmosphere, and good company are the watchwords of this hamlet. Le Hameau des Bons Vivants will offer a restaurant chalet, another serving all kinds of drinks, and a cozy and comfortable space to chill out with family or friends.

Open from November 21

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Le Hameau gourmand des Vosges

Place des Vosges

You don’t have to move to another département to discover this Vosges hamlet: it’s right next door to Porte Saint-Nicolas! It’s a little mountain-style, though, with three chalets offering comforting winter specialities: tartiflette, poutine, mulled wine… plus concerts and exhibitions!

Organized by Les Vedettes du Chardon and Tabarnak!

Open from November 21

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Le petit Hameau de Nico et Moujat /NEW IN 2024

Rue du Pont Mouja

A charming hamlet in the heart of the recently pedestrianized Rue du Pont Mouja is the new (and obligatory) stop on this gourmet and festive itinerary. Organized by a fledgling association of local shopkeepers and restaurateurs, it features six tempting chalets offering raclette, mulled wine, foie gras bagels, snails… the perfect way to warm hearts!

Open from November 21

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