The magic of Christmas on the Bassin!
This year again, take advantage of the Christmas markets and events at the Bassin in Arcachon!
Arcachon
From December 14 to January 5, 2025
– Saturday December 14 at 2:30 p.m. on the beach to the left of the Thiers jetty, meet for several activities: Christmas swims for the benefit of the telethon and arrival of Santa Claus in a sailing boat. Christmas swim for the benefit of the Telethon: registrations on the same day from 1:30 p.m. to the left of the Thiers jetty – medical certificate required.
– Fairytale village on the Place des Marquises: sweet and savory treats, must-try Christmas drinks. Sale of Christmas trees and entertainment in the afternoon.
– Chalet Gourmand at Place Thiers!
– Santa Claus will be present for a magical encounter every day according to the following times:
• Saturday, December 14: 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sunday, December 15: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 18: 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• From December 21 to 23: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 24: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
A torchlight walk is also planned for Wednesday, December 18, departing from the Kiosque du Parc Mauresque at 6:00 p.m.
– Shows for everyone on the Place des Marquises and at the Olympia, stories at the Maison des Jeunes, entertainment, workshops, video games at the MA.AT and Aiguillon celebrates Christmas with the Aiguillon traders’ association!
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La Teste de Buch
From January 14 to 5, 2025
– Christmas Village: 24 chalets to discover for original gift ideas from local artisans and moments of conviviality around seasonal specialties with Laca Boiates, La Raclette, La Guitoune, C Si Bon, La Maison Lestieux, Le Bô Site, Greg Juge, Le Bord de Plage, Confiserie Ducros.
Open every day from 12 p.m., with 2 fireworks displays on December 14 and 28 at 7 p.m.
– A unique program:
Special evenings (RCBA, Le Pestacle, La Guitoune, Le Balap, Blind Test by Philippe Maurice
Concerts and DJ Sets: Marine Thibault, Kamy, Zeïn, Les Polyesthères
Family: plays, choir, games, creative workshops with Cultures, baking with Levain du Bassin, story reading, etc.
– Toboggan run and roller skates.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
– La Teste oyster port: at 4:30 p.m., Santa Claus will disembark by sailing ferry at the La Teste de Buch port, before parading through the town centre to the Christmas Village!
Cazaux
Sunday, December 15, 2024
From 2pm to 6pm, meet at the Salle des Fêtes in Cazaux to celebrate Christmas in a festive and warm atmosphere. Come and enjoy activities for the whole family:
– 2:30 p.m.: magic show that will amaze young and old alike
– Photo booths to immortalize these unique moments
– Creative workshops to give free rein to the imagination
– Wooden games to have fun together.
The day will culminate at 4:00 p.m. with the long-awaited arrival of Santa Claus!
Don’t miss the delicacies that will warm hearts and taste buds: hot chestnuts, mulled wine, crepes, drinks and cotton candy will be available on site.
This event is organized by the Cazaux Festival Committee, a great opportunity to get together with family or friends to share the magic of Christmas!
Gujan-Mestras
December 7 and 8, 2024:
Meet at the Gujan-Mestras Christmas Village with a craft and gourmet market. On the program:
– Saturday December 7, at the port of Larros:
- 9 a.m.: French Championship of Arcachon Aquitaine oyster shellers + awards ceremony by the CRCAA
- 10:30 a.m.: Opening of the Christmas village
- 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Merry-go-round + giant games + face painting
- 3:30 p.m.: Ariel concert + photoshoot with Spiderman
- 5 p.m.: Lantern walk
- 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Aperitif concert
– Sunday December 8 at the port of Larros:
- 10:30 a.m.: Opening of the Christmas market
- 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Merry-go-round + giant games + face painting
- 11 a.m.: Oyster tasting offered in support of Gujan oyster farmers + Adishatz concert
- 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Strolls of Elsa (Snow Queen), Sonic & Stitch
- 2:30 p.m.: Giant bubble workshop
- 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Kiki the balloon sculptor clown
- 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: family show
- 4 p.m.: Arrival of Santa Claus
- 6 p.m.: Fireworks
Le Teich
December 14 and 15, 2024
– Teich Christmas village, memorial square.
Two magical days for young and old. Many activities await you.
Free ride.
Possibility to drop your letter in Santa's mailbox.
Saturday, December 14: 10 a.m. – Market opening, children’s choir.
10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: Christmas Guingette in the public hall. Wooden games, weighing of 1 ham to be won, musical entertainment and drawing competition (prize-giving at 5 p.m.)
4 p.m.-7 p.m.: Presence of Santa Claus.
4:30 p.m. Participatory decoration of the tree and speech by the Mayor.
5:30 p.m.: mulled wine offered by the city.
Sunday December 15: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. - entertainment and decoration stands by parent-teacher associations.
2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. – horse-drawn carriage ride.
3 p.m.-6 p.m. - Presence of Santa Claus
You can do your Christmas shopping in the many chalets set up on the Place du Souvenir.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
– For the 4th consecutive year, the Tourist Office offers you its traditional Christmas hot chocolate from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., with the presence of 2 superheroes from the Planète Neptune association from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and a “Making Christmas greeting cards and origami” workshop from Instants Part'âges
Biganos
Saturday, December 7, 2024
– 1st Christmas Market of the Phare de l'Eyre Association which works for the integration of young adults with disabilities. The funds raised will go to this cause.
From December 13 to 15, 2024
– Friday: 4 p.m.-9 p.m. / Saturday: 2 p.m.-9 p.m. / Sunday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
– Christmas market: find traders, artisans and designers on the various stands of the Christmas market.
– Santa’s Chalet: meet and free photo with Santa
– Chalet des gourmandises: hot chocolate, coffee, mulled wine, pancakes and other Christmas-flavored specialties (by the Festivities Committee)
– Creative workshops and games (Village hall)
– Photobooth: come and take a photo of the Biganos Magical Christmas!
– And many other animations to discover below:
Audenge
Friday, December 6, 2024
– Christmas at the Blue Cabin : At 17H : Magical meeting with Santa Claus!
– At 18H : Don’t miss Santa’s bedtime at the Blue Cabin, a unique moment to experience with the family!
– From 19H : Concert “Let’s sing Christmas” at Saint Paul Church with the groups Lous Cansouns and Saudade, under the direction of Fatima Lambrecht. A magical musical moment!
Reserve your places here: Christmas Concert
Saturday, December 7, 2024
– Christmas Market: From 3 p.m.H at 19H : More than 60 exhibitors will be present, free rides for the whole family, make-up workshops, a Christmas show offered by the children of the ALSH and of course luminous parades for everyone's enjoyment!
– At 19H : Christmas concert at Saint-Paul Church by theBassin Instrumental Ensemble. A musical enchantment to close this beautiful day.
Sunday, December 8, 2024
– Christmas Market: From 10H at 18H : Always more surprises! Exhibitors, rides and makeup workshops.
– At 10H30: Christmas & Gospel concert with the trio Jolly – Christmas classics rearranged for an unforgettable experience!
– At 12H : The choir Meli-Melody will enchant you with its Christmas carols.
– From 14H at 18H, come and take a photo with Santa Claus for a unique moment to share with your family!
– Christmas parade and show to close this magical celebration!
lanton
Sunday December 1st
– Christmas Market, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Castel Landou: 7 allée Toulouse Lautrec in Taussat. Unique, practical and inventive gifts
Wednesday December 18
– Taussat traders’ Christmas market, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Place de Courcy. On site, find exhibitors, refreshments, food, merry-go-rounds, horse-drawn carriage rides and even inflatable structures.
December 20 and 21
– Village of the Elves, 1st edition. Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. School sector – Avenue David de Vignerte.
Christmas market, tasting and catering, entertainment and shows, Visit of Santa Claus.
Mios
November 29, 30 and December 1, 2024
– The Christmas Village will open its doors on Friday, November 29 at 5 p.m. for 3 days at the Halle François Cazis. A great program of local crafts, delicacies, entertainment, shows, concerts, etc.
– Photographer Esla Abéguillé will be present at the Christmas Village: 1 photo offered per family
– A carousel will be there all weekend to delight the little ones! €2 per tour/€5 for 3 tours
– Free creative workshops hosted by the Cœur du Bassin Tourist Office – from November 29 to 1er December
Makeup stand by the Clowns Stethoscopes – Sundays only er December
– Gingerbread Creation Competition: Sunday, December 1st from 11 a.m. Results from 2:30 p.m.
– The arrival of Santa Claus, Friday, November 29 at 6 p.m.: musical stroll with the Loco Collective from the Town Hall to the Christmas Village followed by the illumination of the Village and the inauguration. After the motorbike and the three-wheeler, what will Santa Claus arrive in?
– Fireworks, Saturday November 30 at 7 p.m.!
– Lous Cansouns organizes a big concert of Christmas carols at the Saint Martin Church in Mios (free) – – Saturday, November 30 at 6 p.m.
Saturday November 30, 2024 – Claire Bretécher Media Library
10 a.m. / “When Winter Comes” by the Cie La Petite Fabrique des Mondes – show for ages 3 months to 3 years
Between songs, shadow theater and puppetry, a little hedgehog takes us into the magic of winter, to realize his dream of discovery and build himself little by little.+ info/registration required: 05 56 26 49 40 / mediatheque@villemios.fr
Sunday December 1, 2024 – Function Room
3 p.m. and 5 p.m. / “Magic Fonzy” (3-12 years old)
Fonzy opens the doors to his imaginary world, even to the language he has created for himself, a world where naivety and lightness are the key words. Children and adults are invited to participate in his antics, sometimes magical, sometimes clownish.
To book: https://billetterie.festik.net/villemios-monspectacle/product/magic-fonzy-2-spectacles-de-noel
Marketprime
Sunday, December 8, 2024:
– From 10 a.m., at the Émilie Andéol Complex : All day long, find artisanal or local products, catering and many surprises throughout the day. You can even have your photo taken with Santa Claus. It will be followed by a mulled wine offered by the municipality.
Andernos
From December 20 to 30, 2024
The Christmas Village, from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Esplanade du Broustic
From December 20 to 30, the Christmas spirit settles in for 10 days in Andernos.
– Double toboggan run
– Gourmet and artisanal chalets
– Santa’s House and Santa’s Mailbox
Saturday, December 21, 2024
At the Esplanade du Broustic from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.:
– Meet Santa Claus: Mysterious arrival of Santa Claus followed by a snack and souvenir photos
– Covers of classic Christmas songs performed by the duo Christmas Time
– Makeup workshop by The Youth Citizen Council
– Dog sled ride with Altitude Hitch
– Lively Evening: from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., by the Bordeaux Guinguette Group
At Saint Eloi Church, at 6:30 p.m.:
– Christmas concert by The Voice Academy Andernos – Free for children / 18 years and over: €5
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Place du 14 Juillet, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
– Creators Market
Broustic Room, 1:30 p.m.:
– Christmas Country Ball by the Dance Association “Hearts and Flowers Andernos” – €7
Departure from the Louis David Garden, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.:
– Horse-drawn carriage ride
The full program is available below:
Ares
Sunday, December 8, 2024
– Large Christmas Market with presentation and sale of all kinds of decorative objects, jewelry and regional products.
– Merry-go-round entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides, choir,
– Santa Claus will also be there to welcome the children. Refreshments and pancakes on site. All public – free
December 17-18, 2024
– Tuesday, December 17: Christmas stories with reading, music, mulled wine tasting. All audiences – free at the Exhibition Hall.
– Wednesday, December 18: Creative Christmas workshop at the media library to make a pretty Christmas decoration. From 8 years old – free, registration required
Wednesday, December 20, 2024
– Circus-dance: fragments by the L'Oublié(e) company.
Director and choreographer, Raphaëlle Boitel, soul and creator of the Cie L'Oublié(e), develops shows focused on the fusion of arts, at the crossroads of circus, dance and theater. School session on Friday, March 8 at 2:30 p.m. This show is organized as part of the Bazar des Mômes festival.
From 6 years old – Show from 12€. Free and seated placement. Online ticketing on their internal website
Lege-Cap Ferret
Friday, December 20, 2024:
Christmas evening in Lège:
– 7 p.m.-8 p.m.: Catering and Christmas dance show by the CEAM (free), Halle room.
– 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Festive concert by the group Echoo, with an energetic show revisiting the greatest hits from the 50s to today.
– 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks
Saturday, December 21, 2024:
Christmas village in Lège:
– 2:30 p.m.: Opening of the Christmas Village with the Harmonie de Lège.
– 6:00 p.m.: Fireworks show: “The Kingdom of the Fairies” – Dive into a magical world with special effects, sound and light. The Christmas fairies take you on an enchanted adventure, with Soraya, Gladys, Eva, Carry and Noïana sharing their wishes for the New Year.
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Christmas at Cap Ferret:
From 3:00 p.m.: Rock boom at the foot of the lighthouse followed by a stroll by the Christmas Fairies. The Christmas fairies parade from the Cap Ferret lighthouse to Place Walter Reinhard, with a magical final staging.
And many other activities to find HERE
