For classic chalet browsing, head to the Marché de Noël on Place du Grand Théâtre
Roughly forty wooden stalls fill the square beside Calais’s historic theatre, selling regional delicacies, decorations and handmade gifts. Children can visit Santa in his chalet while adults sample waffles, crêpes and mulled wine. It’s a compact, walkable market close to shops and cafés, ideal for a winter weekend or a quick detour from a channel crossing. The dates and location are set out on the Calais XXL tourism page and echoed by regional tourism listings for Hauts‑de‑France. Combine with the Village de Noël at Place d’Armes (ice rink and carousel) to round out the day.
- Venue: Place du Grand Théâtre (Place Albert 1er).
- Scale: ~40 chalets plus Santa’s chalet.
- Food: Mulled wine, waffles, crêpes and regional specialities.
- Access: Walkable city centre; nearby parking.
Place Albert 1er, Grand Théâtre in the afternoons:
Saturday, December 6: Polar bears roaming
Sunday, December 7th: Parading of the Pops Super Heroes and Fox & Co. mascots
Saturday, December 13: Christmas reindeer parade
Sunday, December 14th: The presence of mascots inspired by Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy
Saturday, December 20: Mascots inspired by Monsters, Inc.
Image : Noël-Calais-2023©Sophie Brissaud
