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In Vauban’s fortified town, the Marché de Noël d’Antan (Old-Time Christmas Market) recreates a village from the year 1700, with exhibitors and extras in period costume.
✨ From Friday 11 December to Sunday 13 December 2026
📍 Place de la Mairie and salle des fêtes, 68600 Neuf-Brisach
📞 03 89 72 56 66
In Neuf-Brisach, a unique Christmas market is being prepared for 2026, taking you right back to the age of Vauban. In this fortified town, rediscover the traditions of the 17th century thanks to exhibitors and extras dressed in period costume. The reconstructed village invites you to dream and explore a world where ancestral crafts and the scents of yesteryear blend in a warm, festive atmosphere.
The 2026 Christmas Market in Neuf-Brisach promises to be an enchanting event, immersing visitors in a festive and historic atmosphere. Nestled in a town fortified in 1699, this market, brought to life by passionate exhibitors and extras in period costume, is a true journey back in time, ideal for the whole family.
2026 Christmas market at a glance
- Dates: from Friday 11 December to Sunday 13 December 2026
- Opening hours: Friday from 2 pm (14:00), Saturday and Sunday from 10 am
- Location: place de la Mairie and salle des fêtes (village hall), 68600 Neuf-Brisach
- Prices: free admission; paid parking (€2 per car) on the place d’Armes and within the ramparts (Porte de Bâle and Porte de Colmar), also paid for motorhomes (only within the ramparts)
- Organiser: Comité des fêtes Vauban – 03 89 72 56 66
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2026 dates and opening hours
- Friday 11 December 2026: from 2 pm (14:00)
- Saturday 12 December 2026: from 10 am
- Sunday 13 December 2026: from 10 am
Closing times are not specified in the official calendar, and the detailed programme was still awaiting confirmation when we checked.
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Neuf-Brisach, known for its fortifications built by Vauban, is the perfect backdrop for a Christmas market. The town’s striking architecture plays a key role in the atmosphere of this event. Visitors discover a village reconstructed as it was in 1700: straw-strewn ground, the smell of wood fires and wild boar roasting on the spit – a change of scene is guaranteed!
Entertainment and activities for everyone
From hut to hut, themselves built in the traditional way, visitors discover ancestral trades and forgotten crafts. Children will enjoy the farm animals and the tales of the storyteller.
Crafts and gastronomy
The market’s exhibitors bring the crafts of yesteryear back to life, and visitors can find original gift ideas. The market also celebrates gastronomy, notably with spit-roasted wild boar; there is also a restaurant on site.
Practical information
The Marché de Noël d’Antan takes place from Friday 11 December to Sunday 13 December 2026, on the place de la Mairie and in the salle des fêtes. Admission is free; parking is charged (€2 per car) on the place d’Armes and within the ramparts.
Immersed in the magic of Christmas
The 2026 Christmas Market in Neuf-Brisach is not just an event; it embodies a genuine return to roots, a celebration of traditions. Visitors let themselves be carried away by the charm of the place and the smell of wood fires. The craftspeople share their passion and know-how, offering an authentic glimpse of life in days gone by. During this festive period, the town becomes a place of meeting and conviviality, where friends and family can get together. Children, amazed by the characters in old-fashioned costumes, have a lovely time discovering this magical world. With all these treasures, the Christmas market in Neuf-Brisach stands out as one of the must-sees of the winter season in Alsace.
Information taken from the official calendar of Alsace Christmas markets, checked on 23 October 2026. Opening hours may change: check the organiser’s website before you travel.
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