Christmas in Orléans 2026: Christmas market, the Loire riverside and free breakfast
December in Orléans: the city gets into the Christmas spirit, and your weekend starts somewhere warm.
Chalets along the Loire, the scent of mulled wine, rides for the children and pedestrian streets to explore on foot. For an end-of-year weekend in Orléans, Urban Jungle welcomes you in the heart of the city, a short walk from the festivities. And at weekends, breakfast is on us.
Orléans Christmas Market 2026: dates, locations and opening hours
Dates: from Friday 27 November to Sunday 27 December 2026. The rides stay open until Sunday 3 January 2027.
Locations: the Loire quays (quais de Loire), Place de Loire and Place de la République.
Opening hours: every day from 11am to 8pm, with late openings until 9pm on Fridays and 10pm on Saturdays.
The detailed programme of events is published by the City of Orléans and the Orléans Val de Loire tourist office. Check it before you come.
Our idea for a Christmas weekend in Orléans
Friday evening: drop off your bags, then enjoy the late opening and stroll among the chalets on the Loire quays until 9pm.
Saturday: in the morning, Sainte-Croix Cathedral and Rue de Bourgogne. In the afternoon, Place de Loire and Place de la République for last-minute gifts, with late opening until 10pm.
Sunday: breakfast with no alarm clock (served until 10am, check-out at 11am), one last ride for the children, then a walk along the Loire before heading home.
Free breakfast every weekend in November and December
For any booking for 2 people on Friday, Saturday or Sunday nights, your breakfasts are free. That's a saving of €26 per night. On the menu: organic and local produce, homemade pastries and cakes that change every day depending on the team's inspiration.
Why choose Urban Jungle for your Christmas weekend?
Right in the heart of Orléans, at 1 rue de la Lionne, next to the tram. The cathedral, Rue de Bourgogne and the Loire riverside are all within walking distance.
33 rooms, 5 worlds: Cube, Wood, Flower, Stone and Bookbox. Choose your mood.
A committed hotel, with Green Key (Clef Verte) and Accueil Vélo labels.
Easy parking at the Parking du Martroi, at a preferential rate for our guests.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Orléans Christmas market 2026?
The Orléans Christmas market runs from Friday 27 November to Sunday 27 December 2026. The rides stay open until Sunday 3 January 2027.
Where is the Orléans Christmas market?
It sets up on the Loire quays, Place de Loire and Place de la République, right in the city centre.
What are the Christmas market opening hours?
Every day from 11am to 8pm, with late openings until 9pm on Fridays and 10pm on Saturdays.
Where to stay near the Orléans Christmas market?
Urban Jungle Hôtel Orléans, an independent 3-star hotel at 1 rue de la Lionne in the city centre, is within walking or tram distance of the market squares. In November and December, breakfast is free for 2 people on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights when you book direct.
Book direct
Free breakfast is only available on our official website. Booking direct gets you the best rate guaranteed and a direct line to our team. December weekends go fast: book early.
Offer valid from 1 November to 31 December 2026, for 2 people per room, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, when booking direct on urbanjungleorleans.com. Subject to availability. Cannot be combined with other offers. Christmas market information provided by the City of Orléans, subject to change.
