| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  France |
| Dates | 5 – 13 October |
| Teams | 12 |
| Venue(s) | Various (in 4 host cities) |
| Champions |  Soviet Union (10th title) |
| Official website | |
| Website | |
The 1979 Women's European Volleyball Championship was the eleventh edition of the event, organised by Europe's governing volleyball body, the Confédération Européenne de Volleyball. It was hosted in several cities in France from 5 to 13 October 1979, with the final round held in Lyon.