Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the holiday season in Annemasse! Our guide presents the festive events and essential winter activities, perfect for both locals and visitors.
The Town Hall Square comes alive with its traditional Christmas market, where wooden chalets offer artisanal products and Savoyard specialties. The city center hosts an outdoor ice rink, while the Rue du Commerce and its decorated shops create a warm atmosphere. Fifteen minutes away by car, Geneva complements the festivities with its famous Christmas at Bastions festival.
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Annemasse Holiday Light Displays
Illuminations & Decorations
- What to Expect
- Synchronized light displays on historic monuments
- Description
- The Noël des Alpes illuminations and decorations in Annecy offer an authentic winter atmosphere with spectacular light displays on iconic buildings.
- Where
- Annecy | More Info : Illuminations & Decorations
Annemasse Holiday Markets and Shopping
Annecy Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Variety of local products and diverse activities.
- Description
- The Annecy Christmas Market is an essential event that turns the city into a real Christmas village, featuring wooden huts, magical lights, and activities for all ages.
- Where
- Annecy | More Info : Annecy Christmas Market
Meythet Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Personal meeting with Santa Claus
- Description
- Join us for a warm winter afternoon at the MJC Centre Social Victor Hugo Enjoy various winter-themed games freely accessible, followed by a special visit at 16h: Santa Claus will make an appearance A convivial snack will be available for purchase.
- Where
- Meythet | More Info : Meythet Christmas Market
Cran-Gevrier Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Contemporary art exhibition with affordable works.
- Description
- The Marché de Noël du Point Commun in Cran-Gevrier offers a selection of contemporary art, including drawings, photographs, and objects created by local and emerging artists. This exhibition supports contemporary creation while discovering unique gifts.
- Where
- Cran-Gevrier | More Info : Cran-Gevrier Christmas Market
Pringy Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Customizable artisanal products
- Description
- The Pringy Christmas Market offers a variety of artisanal products, including high-quality chocolates, handmade advent calendars, handcrafted soaps, and natural honeys. The products are customizable and provide a unique experience for the holiday season.
- Where
- Pringy | More Info : Pringy Christmas Market
Châtillon-sur-Cluses Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Fireworks and horse-drawn carriage rides.
- Description
- Discover local exhibitors and artisans Enjoy a hot drink or specialty offered by one of the food trucks and enjoy the fireworks, Santa Claus, and horse-drawn carriage rides.
- Where
- Châtillon-sur-Cluses | More Info : Châtillon-sur-Cluses Christmas Market
Annemasse Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Seynod Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Outdoor theatrical performance with 3 shows.
- Description
- The Crèche vivante in Seynod is a unique event that combines a theatrical representation of the birth of Jesus with a gourmet and artisanal Christmas market. The animations by the Amis du Vieux Seynod create a warm atmosphere with singers, narrators, and real animals, in the presence of Santa Claus.
- Where
- Seynod | More Info : Seynod Christmas Market
Annemasse Holiday Giving Opportunities
Solidarity Christmas Boxes
- What to Expect
- Collection of Christmas boxes for the most disadvantaged people.
- Description
- The Solidarity Christmas Boxes are a collection of Christmas boxes intended for the most disadvantaged people in the commune. The elected members of the CCAS organize this collection to share and help the most needy.
- Where
- Annecy | More Info : Solidarity Christmas Boxes
Annemasse Other Holiday Activities
Seynod Ice Rink
- What to Expect
- Free outdoor ice rink open to all.
- Description
- The outdoor ice rink in Seynod is a free attraction open to all, offering skates and protective gear for rent. It is located on the town hall square and is open every day from 5 PM to 9 PM.
- Where
- Seynod | More Info : Seynod Ice Rink
Santa's Village
- What to Expect
- Discover the authentic Santa's house and its traditions.
- Description
- The Hameau du Père Noël is a traditional village where Santa Claus and his family welcome you in an atmosphere filled with history and magic. You can explore Santa's house, the tottote storage, and the elves' garden, where you will discover interactive activities and enchanting tales.
- Where
- Annecy | More Info : Santa's Village
Creative Christmas Tree Workshop
- What to Expect
- Cardboard Christmas tree creation
- Description
- The Atelier créatif sapin de Noël en carton offers a creative activity where participants can make a cardboard Christmas tree, fostering their imagination and creativity.
- Where
- Annecy | More Info : Creative Christmas Tree Workshop
Family Christmas Games Day
- What to Expect
- Family board games with diverse activities.
- Description
- The Family Christmas Board Game Day offers a variety of board games and figurines for a family-friendly day.
- Where
- Annecy | More Info : Family Christmas Games Day
Santa's Castle
- What to Expect
- Christmas market and varied activities
- Description
- The Château du Père Noël is a must-attend festive event where you can discover a Christmas market, food artisans, a guinguette, and various activities. This year, entry is free from 6:45 PM.
- Where
- Annecy | More Info : Santa's Castle
Saint-André Fair
- What to Expect
- Impressive rides with dazzling lights.
- Description
- The Fête foraine de la Saint-André in Annecy offers impressive rides, dazzling lights, and engaging music, accompanied by the scents of grilled pralines.
- Where
- Annecy | More Info : Saint-André Fair