{"title":"Amiens Travel Guides","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlan Advent in Amiens, France: the Christmas markets and their 2026 dates, routes for a few hours or a weekend, a plan for rainy days and the practical side of arriving and staying. The guide comes as an English, Spanish or German edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich languages are the guides in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish, Spanish and German. You choose the edition on the product page before checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs anything shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The guide is an instant digital download (PDF).\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amiens-christmas-markets-guide","title":"Amiens Christmas Markets 2026 – Travel Guide (PDF)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a 50-page PDF guide to the Christmas markets in Amiens 2026, from the red chalets between Place René Goblet and Place de l’Hôtel de Ville to the Chroma light presentation on the cathedral, the makers’ market and the Saint-Leu district.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is written for car-free trips by train and brings together dates, opening times, prices at the research date and six suggested itineraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason calendar 2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e the main market from 20 November to 30 December, opening hours by weekday, the 17:00 closing on 24 and 30 December and the closure on 25 December.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket, crafts and food:\u003c\/strong\u003e the market route through the city centre, the Marché des Créateurs at the town hall, the solidarity market in Parc de l’Évêché, macarons d’Amiens and ficelle picarde.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCathedral and Chroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e a daylight visit, the towers (302 steps) and the treasury, and Chroma on the façade from 27 November to 27 December.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix routes:\u003c\/strong\u003e a day trip by train, cathedral by day and lights by night, a Saturday in Saint-Leu, art on a rainy afternoon, Jules Verne and a market evening, a family weekend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGetting there and around:\u003c\/strong\u003e the walk from Gare d’Amiens along rue de Noyon, Ametis buses, free Saturdays, contactless fare capping and Noctibus late connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamilies, rain and access:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa’s village, the ice rink at Square Saint-Denis, the Musée de Picardie and Maison de Jules Verne as indoor options, and specific access questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e where to stay, budget, weekday closures, packing, French phrases for the market and a checklist before you leave, with all sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor travellers who want to see Amiens in Advent without their own car: a day trip by train, including journeys with a change in Paris, an Advent weekend with a museum and the cathedral, or a family afternoon around Santa’s village and the ice rink. It also helps if you are coming between Christmas and New Year, because it separates what still runs from 28 to 30 December from what has already finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFormat and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant digital download (PDF) after purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the English, Spanish or German edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo physical item and no shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead on your phone, tablet or laptop, or print at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the Amiens Christmas market in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main market is announced for 20 November to 30 December 2026. Published hours are 11:00–19:30 Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and 11:00–21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. The main chalets close at 17:00 on 24 and 30 December and stay closed on 25 December. Entry is free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat can I do in Amiens if it rains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guide suggests choosing one cultural venue as the main stop and adding a short market walk. The Musée de Picardie is normally closed on Mondays and Maison de Jules Verne on Tuesdays, so the day of the week decides which one works. Route 4 is built for a rainy afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Chroma take place on the cathedral?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe city’s Chroma event page for 2026 gives 27 November to 27 December, with a 19:00 start and a duration of 50 minutes. A general programme page shows an older, different date range, so check the current announcement before travelling for the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I visit without a car?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The organisers describe Gare d’Amiens as within walking distance of the first chalets, with rue de Noyon leading to the market. The guide covers return connections, Ametis buses and late services, and how to fit Chroma around your train home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this an official guide from the city or the organiser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Tabiara is an independent publisher and not the organiser of any event in Amiens. Names are used for orientation, and the guide lists the official sources so you can check current details before you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart planning with our pages on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/amiens-christmas-market-2026\"\u003eAmiens Christmas market 2026 dates and opening times\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/amiens-christmas-market-rain\"\u003ewhat to do in Amiens when it rains\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/amiens-christmas-market-weekend\"\u003ean Advent weekend in Amiens by train\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-market-guides\"\u003emore Christmas market guides\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/amiens-travel-guides\"\u003eall Amiens travel guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe illustrations are AI-generated and labelled as such. Dates, times and prices reflect the research status of 28 October 2026; please check the official sources before travelling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tabiara","offers":[{"title":"English","offer_id":64148553302346,"sku":"TAB-AMI-XMAS-EN","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spanish","offer_id":64148553335114,"sku":"TAB-AMI-XMAS-ES","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"German","offer_id":64148553367882,"sku":"TAB-AMI-XMAS-DE","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/1495\/9946\/files\/amiens-christmas-market-pdf-travel-guide-en.png?v=1793298284"}],"url":"https:\/\/tabiara.com\/collections\/amiens-travel-guides.oembed","provider":"Tabiara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}