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Christmas in Lille: the market, the big wheel and the lights of Vieux-Lille

Christmas in Lille: the market, the big wheel and the lights of Vieux-Lille

The Lille Christmas market 2026 returns to Place Rihour from 18 November to 30 December 2026, with around 90 wooden chalets selling gifts, crafts and festive food. Just around the corner, the famous big wheel lights up the Grand Place, remaining in place until 16...

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