Tiffauges Castle Christmas Market
One of Vendée's most magical Christmas markets at the foot of the medieval castle
About Tiffauges Castle Christmas Market
The Tiffauges Castle Christmas Market runs from 4 to 13 December 2026, over three consecutive weekends. About 60 exhibitors, an artisan village, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and spice bread, in the exceptional setting of one of the Grand Ouest's most impressive medieval castles. Paid entry.
A medieval Christmas market
One of December's must-do events in Vendée. 4 to 13 December 2026 over three weekends. Set inside the medieval castle grounds — exceptional historical setting, dubbed by France Bleu one of France's most magical Christmas markets.
2026 dates and hours
- Friday 4 December 2026: 6pm-10pm
- Saturday 5 December 2026: 2pm-10pm
- Sunday 6 December 2026: 11am-8pm
- Friday 11 December 2026: 6pm-10pm
- Saturday 12 December 2026: 2pm-10pm
- Sunday 13 December 2026: 11am-8pm
Artisan village
About 60 exhibitors: wood creators, ceramicists, glassblowers, jewellers, leather, textile, perfumery, gourmet producers (chocolate, spice bread, jams, honey, foie gras, spirits). High quality, selected Grand Ouest+.
Atmosphere and treats
Mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, spice bread, crepes, tartiflette, regional specialities. Illuminations, medieval decor, night animations (fire shows, strolling performers, musicians). Rare evening market inside a medieval castle.
Tiffauges Castle, medieval fortress
One of the Grand Ouest's major medieval castles, linked to the infamous Gilles de Rais (15th c.). Property of the Vendée Département, active year-round with history animations, shows and re-enactments.
Nearby
Puy du Fou (15 min), Cholet, Clisson, Mortagne-sur-Sèvre, Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre.
Tiffauges Castle Christmas Market — edition 2026
The Tiffauges Castle Christmas Market runs from 4 to 13 December 2026 over three weekends: Fri 4 (6-10pm), Sat 5 (2-10pm), Sun 6 (11am-8pm), Fri 11, Sat 12, Sun 13. 60 exhibitors, evening medieval animations, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts. Paid entry.
Prices Tiffauges Castle Christmas Market 2026
Practical information — Tiffauges Castle Christmas Market
Practical information
Dates
4 to 13 December 2026 (3 weekends).
Hours
Fri 6-10pm, Sat 2-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm.
Venue
Tiffauges Castle, Le Château, 85130 Tiffauges.
Exhibitors
About 60.
Organiser
Tiffauges Castle (Vendée Département).
Phone
+33 2 51 67 60 00
Entry
Paid (castle rates).
On site
Mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, spice bread, food, animations, shows.
Access
20 min from Cholet, 15 min from Puy du Fou. On-site parking.
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Where does it take place Tiffauges Castle Christmas Market
Château de Tiffauges
Le Château, 85130 Tiffauges