Ribeauville
48°12′ N 7°19′ ETownPop. 4,685Alsace
Ribeauvillé suits families who want costumed street theatre with their Christmas market, and its medieval market opens on just two weekends. The 2026 dates are 5–6 and 12–13 December (confirmed).
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Who should base here
Ribeauvillé suits a wine-route stay with Riquewihr next door, and its medieval Christmas market fills the town on two December weekends.
Things to do in Ribeauville
Ribeauvillé calls itself the town of minstrels, and its medieval Christmas market brings out beggars, peasants, dancers and street performers. The stalls sell spit-roasted wild boar, cervoise and wine alongside Advent wreaths and handmade nativity scenes.
Worth knowing
- Go on a Sunday morning, soon after the 10:00 opening.
Quick answers about Ribeauville
When is the Ribeauvillé medieval Christmas market 2026?
The Ribeauvillé Medieval Christmas Market opens on 5, 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 (confirmed), from 10:00 to 19:00 on Saturdays and 10:00 to 18:00 on Sundays.
Is Ribeauville a good place to stay?
Ribeauvillé suits a wine-route stay with Riquewihr next door, and its medieval Christmas market fills the town on two December weekends.
Within 12 km
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