Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Brive-la-Gaillarde with our complete guide to festive events and activities. Our selection caters to both Brive locals and visitors wishing to explore the city during this joyful period.
The historic heart of Brive comes alive around the Saint-Martin Collegiate Church, where the traditional Christmas market sets up on Place Charles de Gaulle. The medieval streets host artisan chalets, while Place Latreille features an outdoor ice rink. Along Avenue de Paris, the illuminations create a warm atmosphere, complemented by activities at Place du Civoire and decorated shops on Rue Toulzac.
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Italian theme and varied animations.
The Sarlat Christmas Market offers a unique experience with 70 stalls selling local products, various animations, and an ice rink for all ages.
Where: Sarlat-la-Canéda | More Info: Sarlat Christmas Market
Christmas village occupying the entire space of Grande Rigaudie.
The Sarlat Christmas Market invites visitors to experience a festive atmosphere filled with scents and flavors of Christmas. Visitors of all ages can find many gift ideas among the 70 stalls, open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM and until 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. The vendors will offer artisanal products, decorative items, gift ideas, and gourmet food to enjoy on site or take home.
Where: Sarlat-la-Canéda | More Info: Christmas Celebration at Sarlat - Place de la Grande-Rigaudie
An international and French film selection with pedagogical screenings for high school students.
The Festival du Film de Sarlat is an annual cultural event that celebrates cinema by presenting an international and French film selection. It offers a pedagogical program for high school students and special screenings for all audiences.
Where: Sarlat-la-Canéda | More Info: Sarlat Film Festival
An immersive exhibition that explores the roots of female resistance.
The Liberation Exhibition offers a retrospective of the historical events that marked the liberation of France during World War II, highlighting the heroes and battles of the Resistance.
Where: Brive-la-Gaillarde | More Info: Liberation Exhibition
Isolated characters in silent landscapes.
The exhibition "Silencieux, jusqu'à atteindre l'horizon" by Thierry Carrier features isolated characters in silent landscapes, immersing the viewer in an introspective universe.
Where: Brive-la-Gaillarde | More Info: Horizon... Exhibition
A show featuring Celine Dion's hits with custom-made costumes.
Concert Tribute to Celine Dion is a vibrant show that covers Celine's greatest hits, featuring custom-made costumes and a magnetic stage presence.
Where: Brive-la-Gaillarde | More Info: Céline Dion Tribute Concert
Screening with an animated discussion on contemporary cinema.
Séance spéciale "SANS ATTENDRE" is a unique cinematic evening presented by Hervé Aubron, a film critic, at the Rex cinema in Brive-la-Gaillarde. This screening features a selection of films and an engaging discussion on contemporary cinema.
Where: Brive-la-Gaillarde | More Info: Special Session "WITHOUT WAITING"
Gourmet hike with tasting of local products.
The Journées du Goût et de la Gastronomie in Sarlat offer a unique gastronomic experience by highlighting local specialties, including the pastoral lamb of Sarlat and the Sarlat potato. Participants can enjoy culinary demonstrations, local producer stands, and festive activities.
Where: Sarlat-la-Canéda | More Info: Gourmet Celebration Days
Tree fair and market of producers and artisans.
L'Arbre en Fête is an event that highlights trees in all their forms, featuring a tree fair, a market of producers and artisans, workshops, events, and conferences.
Where: Cornil | More Info: The Tree Celebration
Interior photos by Jean-Luc Leroy-Rojek
The Voisins, Voisines...la Suite exhibition features interior photos by Jean-Luc Leroy-Rojek, offering an intimate look into the simple lives of individuals. Each interior is a museum that tells more than words, according to the photographer.
Where: Brive-la-Gaillarde | More Info: Neighbors, Neighbors...the Continuation Exhibition
Diversity of sports demonstrations in Brive's streets.
Each year, at the start of the school year, all sports clubs set up in the city streets to demonstrate their practices and introduce their activities. This is an opportunity for both children and adults to learn, test, and possibly find their sport.
Where: Brive-la-Gaillarde | More Info: Forum of Associations and Sports in My City
Circus activities for children in a natural setting.
The Stages Arts du Cirque et Connexion Nature offer a unique experience for children aged 7 to 12, with half-day and full-day options featuring circus arts and nature connections.
Where: Lauconie | More Info: Circus Arts and Nature Connection Workshops