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See what’s on in the Seine-Maritime county at Christmas time!

Christmas in Le Havre

This city by the sea has come up with a jam-packed programme of events and activities, including a small Christmas roller coaster, the arrival of Santa at the ice rink and live shows.

Vue sur la tour de l'hôtel de ville et l'église Saint-Joseph - Le Havre
© F. Godard

Santa Claus is coming to Dieppe

A Christmas market takes place at the Convention Centre along the seaside and next to the sea-bathing establishment. The Dieppe merchants’ association is organizing their first Christmas market in the former Le Rex cinema, in the city center of Dieppe.

  • 9 -10 December 2023

Many Christmas activities such as poney rides with Santa also take place every weekend in December in front of the famous Café des Tribunaux.

Christmas in Dieppe
© Ben Collier

New Year’s Day swim on the Alabaster coast

In Dieppe, Etretat and Fécamp, in keeping with tradition, one must start the New Year with an invigorating swim! Each year, bold swimmers venture out into the 5°C sea – do you dare join them or would you rather wrap warm and watch?!

  • 1 January 2024
Bain du 1er janvier à Deauville
© S. Boyer-Engel

a month of festivities in Rouen

Throughout December, Rouen Givrée (frosty Rouen) welcomes over 50 market stalls to the cathedral square for a traditional Christmas market, complete with festive events, Santa Claus and street entertainment.

  • 23 November to 24 December 2023


At the Saint-Sever, entertainment will be provided for all the family from 2 to 17 December.


A huge Christmas parade will also take place through the streets of the city centre (Sunday 3 December -5PM).

Rouen au soleil couchant
© R. Hondier

Christmas Markets at the Château de Miromesnil

Guy de Maupassant’s birthplace will host two arts and crafts Christmas markets with over 50 stalls. And a “Secret Santa” is held! Only 6 miles from the seaside resort of Dieppe on the Alabaster coast.

24 November – 3 December 2023

© D.Dumas