Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the holiday festivities in Bourg-en-Bresse with our complete winter celebration guide. Whether you're a resident or visitor, find all the activities that illuminate our city during this festive period.
The Town Hall square transforms into the true heart of celebrations, with its traditional Christmas market and wooden chalets lining the historic streets. The Royal Monastery of Brou provides a majestic setting for Christmas concerts, while the shops along Grande Rue and the city center squares don their finest light displays, creating a warm atmosphere throughout the city.
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Santa Claus visits and various animations throughout the market.
The Christmas market in Bourg-en-Bresse offers a warm and convivial atmosphere with over 30 stands offering decorations, on-site dining, Christmas tables, and gifts. The event features visits from Santa Claus, choirs, merry-go-rounds, and mascots.
Where: Bourg-en-Bresse | More Info: Christmas Market
Competition of fine A.O.P. poultry with original presentation.
The Glorieuses de Bresse gather poultry breeders for a prestigious competition, where A.O.P. hens and capons are judged for their quality and presentation.
Where: Bourg-en-Bresse | More Info: Glorious Bresse Market
International cabaret Christmas show.
Animated Christmas shows featuring international artists, offering an hour and a half of entertainment with dishes created by star chef Didier Goiffon.
Where: Bourg-en-Bresse | More Info: Christmas Shows
Deposit your letters and drawings in a giant and illuminated mailbox.
Children can deposit their letters to Santa Claus and their drawings in the giant and illuminated mailbox located at Square Lalande in Bourg-en-Bresse.
Where: Bourg-en-Bresse | More Info: Visits from Father Christmas