Crowd of visitors at a Christmas market in Bordeaux, decorated with golden string lights and suspended luminous garlands, with small wooden market stalls in the background. — © Nicolas Duffaure

Christmas in Bordeaux: our ideas for the 2025 end of year celebrations

How to celebrate Christmas in Bordeaux? We have prepared a wonderful sack full of ideas to bring a little magic to the festive season. What's on the menu of our top tips, bursting with the flavors and colors of southwestern France? The Christmas market, local produce, original gifts from the region to delight your loved ones, and, for your viewing pleasure, magical shows and a wide range of entertainment.

Experience the Christmas spirit in Bordeaux

Bordeaux Christmas market featuring decorated wooden stalls with twinkling lights and stars, visitors strolling through illuminated shops at night.

The Bordeaux Christmas Market

Bordeaux's Grand Theater brightly lit at night with colorful baroque pattern projections, golden statues on the roof, and crowds of visitors enjoying the Christmas light show.

What to do during the Christmas vacations in Bordeaux?

A family enjoys Christmas decorations in a Bordeaux shopping mall, featuring lit trees and suspended snow ornaments.

Experience the magic of Christmas with your family

Vintage blue utility vehicle converted into a festive Christmas market stall, decorated with red glitter balls and golden garlands, displaying handmade gifts and seasonal decorations

5 not-to-be-missed Christmas markets in Bordeaux

Interior of Bordeaux Cathedral illuminated with a colorful stained glass light projection in blue, red, yellow, green and pink, visitors watching the light display.

The Christmas calendar

Poster for the 'Moon' exhibition at Cap Sciences in Bordeaux, running from October 4, 2025 to August 31, 2026. Modern design featuring a stylized admission ticket, the Moon in the background, and colorful graphic elements against a space backdrop.

“Moon”, the new major exhibition at Cap Sciences

From 04 July to 31 August

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Visit more, spend less

For those who wish to make the most of their stay, the Bordeaux CityPass is really the best. This pass is available for 24, 48, 72 or 96 consecutive hours. Included: