Last updated: 11 November 2024
The holiday season is arriving in Bordeaux! Our guide accompanies you through all the festive activities of the season, whether you're a regular visitor to the city or discovering it for the first time.
The heart of the festivities unfolds around Place Pey-Berland and Allées de Tourny, where the traditional Christmas market sets up with its wooden chalets. The illuminations run along rue Sainte-Catherine to Place de la Bourse, creating an enchanting path through the historic center. The Chartrons and Saint-Pierre districts also offer their own activities, with local artisans and regional gastronomic specialties.
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Bordeaux Holiday Light Displays
City Lights Tour
- What to Expect
- A family-friendly nighttime bike ride with light decorations and music.
- Description
- Les Lumières de la Ville is a cultural bike ride that takes place in the illuminated streets of Bordeaux. Cyclists are invited to decorate their bikes with light garlands for a dazzling discovery of Bordeaux's heritage. Cultural guide Yves Simone will tell the history of the city and its cultural sites, while the En Roue Libre association will provide the musical ambiance.
- Where
- Bordeaux | More Info : City Lights Tour
Bordeaux Holiday Markets and Shopping
Bordeaux Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Workshops for all ages
- Description
- The Bordeaux Christmas Market is a must-attend event held on the Allées de Tourny. It features over 100 exhibitors offering unique gift ideas, along with various activities and workshops for all ages.
- Where
- Bordeaux | More Info : Bordeaux Christmas Market
IBOAT Super Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Polaroid shooting with Santa Claus.
- Description
- The IBOAT Christmas Market offers a unique experience with French creator stands, continuous small-scale dining, and activities for children, such as Polaroid shooting with Santa Claus.
- Where
- Bordeaux | More Info : IBOAT Super Christmas Market
Darwin Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Over 150 stalls showcasing local handmade creations.
- Description
- The Xmas Market in Darwin offers a variety of local handmade products, including jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and organic beauty products.
- Where
- Bordeaux | More Info : Darwin Christmas Market
Bazas Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas tree sales and wooden games
- Description
- The Bazas Christmas Market offers local products, gift ideas, and decorations for the Christmas tree or table. Artisans offer Christmas tree sales, horse-drawn carriage rides, wooden games, and photo sessions with Santa Claus. The traditional living nativity scene is presented by Les Troubadours du troisième Millénaire.
- Where
- Bazas | More Info : Bazas Christmas Market
Saint-Émilion Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas market with local products and delicious gastronomic dishes.
- Description
- The Saint-Émilion Christmas Market is a festive event that brings visitors together. The vendors offer a variety of local products, delicious gastronomic dishes, and unique gifts.
- Where
- Saint-Émilion | More Info : Saint-Émilion Christmas Market
Langon Christmas Celebrations
- What to Expect
- Unique feature: stands along the Garonne River and around the Carmes.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Langon brings together merchants and exhibitors for a festive celebration in December. The stalls are set up in the center of Langon, along the Garonne River, and around the Carmes.
- Where
- Langon | More Info : Langon Christmas Celebrations
Quinconces Antique Market
- What to Expect
- A unique antiques fair with over 200 exhibitors.
- Description
- The Brocante des Quinconces is a bi-annual event that gathers over 200 exhibitors on the Place des Quinconces in Bordeaux. This antiques fair offers a wide range of antique items, furniture, books, and collectibles.
- Where
- Bordeaux | More Info : Quinconces Antique Market
La grande Sainte-Luce Gastronomic Festival
- What to Expect
- A gourmet fair under a tent with over 60 producers.
- Description
- The Foire de la Sainte-Luce is a traditional event that brings together local producers to showcase their gastronomic products and artisanal creations. Visitors can discover foie gras, cheeses, meats, and sweet treats, as well as unique creations in floral art, jewelry, soap-making, and textiles.
- Where
- La Brede | More Info : La grande Sainte-Luce Gastronomic Festival
Bordeaux Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Kids' Christmas Party
- What to Expect
- Various workshops and activities for children.
- Description
- The Kids Day: family Christmas party event offers workshops, a party, and treats for children, creating a convivial and entertaining atmosphere.
- Where
- Bordeaux | More Info : Kids' Christmas Party
The Nutcracker at the Opera
- What to Expect
- Virtuosic choreography and enchanting sets.
- Description
- The ballet "Casse-Noisette" by Kaloyan Boyadjiev features Clara who receives a nutcracker doll as a gift at Christmas. The toys come to life in a strange and enchanting world, as Clara faces her fears and desires.
- Where
- Bordeaux | More Info : The Nutcracker at the Opera
Disney in Concert
- What to Expect
- A live musical spectacle with Disney original soundtracks projected onto a large screen.
- Description
- Disney en Concert offers a unique musical spectacle where the original soundtracks of Disney films are performed live by a complete symphonic orchestra, accompanied by talented singers. The films are projected onto a large screen, providing an unforgettable musical and visual experience.
- Where
- Bordeaux | More Info : Disney in Concert
Harry Potter Film Concert
- What to Expect
- Concert with over 90 musicians on stage.
- Description
- Participate in the Three Wizards tournament alongside Harry, during the exceptional Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire concert. With over 90 musicians on stage, the Yellow Socks Orchestra will perform Patrick Doyle's unforgettable music live during the film's giant-screen projection, in perfect synchronization with the images from the fourth opus.
- Where
- Bordeaux | More Info : Harry Potter Film Concert
PAW Patrol Show
- What to Expect
- Interactive musical adventure with Pat' Patrouille characters.
- Description
- Pat' Patrouille is back with a new show "En avant les pirates" features all the characters from the famous cartoon for a musical adventure full of humor and action.
- Where
- Bordeaux | More Info : PAW Patrol Show
Guignol Guérin Marionette Theater
- What to Expect
- Tradition of Lyon-style guignol perpetuated since six generations.
- Description
- Guignol Guérin is a marionette theater founded in 1853 in Bordeaux, perpetuating the tradition of the true Lyon-style guignol since six generations. The shows, performed live and interactive, are adapted for all audiences and take place in the parks and gardens of Bordeaux.
- Where
- Bordeaux | More Info : Guignol Guérin Marionette Theater
Bordeaux Other Holiday Activities
Open Doors in Pessac-Léognan Chateaux
- What to Expect
- Guided tours and wine tastings in historic châteaux.
- Description
- The châteaux of Pessac-Léognan open their doors for visits and wine tastings, offering a unique and enriching experience.
- Where
- Bordeaux | More Info : Open Doors in Pessac-Léognan Chateaux