Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to your end-of-year festivities guide for Châlons-en-Champagne! We present you with a comprehensive selection of festive animations and events that bring life to our city in Champagne during the holiday season.
Place de la République, the beating heart of celebrations, hosts the traditional Christmas market with its wooden chalets and outdoor ice rink. Along the illuminated pedestrian streets, between Notre-Dame-en-Vaux Collegiate Church and the City Hall, visitors discover decorated shops, mulled wine stands, and musical performances that give rhythm to the city throughout the winter season.
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Chalons-en-Champagne Holiday Light Displays
Dream of Colours
- What to Expect
- A captivating display of vibrant light artistry illuminating the historic cityscape.
- Description
- This vibrant event showcases an array of stunning light displays, creating an immersive visual experience throughout the city of Reims. Illuminated installations and artistic projections bring joy and wonder to attendees, transforming familiar spaces into lively areas filled with colour and creativity. Visitors can stroll through galleries of light while enjoying various local treats.
- Where
- Reims | More Info : Dream of Colours
Chalons-en-Champagne Holiday Markets and Shopping
Reims Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Artisan village and enchanted forest
- Description
- The Reims Christmas Market is a must-attend event taking place on the Hautes Promenades Jean-Louis Schneiter and Esplanade Porte Mars. It features 150 stalls offering gourmet, artisanal, and festive products, along with children's activities like the artisan village and enchanted forest.
- Where
- Reims | More Info : Reims Christmas Market
Children’s Kingdom of Reims
- What to Expect
- Interactive activities for children.
- Description
- The Children's Kingdom in Reims offers various activities for children, including an interactive automaton show, Santa's chalet, a little train, and a Christmas rope course.
- Where
- Reims | More Info : Children’s Kingdom of Reims
Châlons-en-Champagne Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Fifty chalets and stalls offering unique gift ideas.
- Description
- The Châlons-en-Champagne Christmas Market offers unique gift ideas with chalets and stalls offering artisanal goods, gourmet products, and activities for children.
- Where
- Châlons-en-Champagne | More Info : Châlons-en-Champagne Christmas Market
Nativity Scene Exhibition at Saint-Alpin Church
- What to Expect
- An international crèche exhibition featuring 100 countries.
- Description
- The crèche exhibition at Saint-Alpin Church offers a world tour of crèches from 100 countries, providing a unique cultural and religious experience.
- Where
- Châlons-en-Champagne | More Info : Nativity Scene Exhibition at Saint-Alpin Church
Chalons-en-Champagne Holiday Shows and Entertainment
End of Year Show by the Centre for Circus Arts
- What to Expect
- A unique presentation of circus talents by CNAC students.
- Description
- The Year-End Spectacle of the National Circus Arts Center is a major event that brings together the students of CNAC to showcase their talents. The performances include circus acts, exhibitions, and encounters with international artists.
- Where
- Châlons-en-Champagne | More Info : End of Year Show by the Centre for Circus Arts
Winter Fair in Châlons-en-Champagne
- What to Expect
- Concerts and gastronomic animations in a convivial setting.
- Description
- The Winter Fair in Châlons-en-Champagne is a musical and gastronomic event that brings together fans of pop and rock music, as well as food enthusiasts. Participants can enjoy cocktails or hot wine, with or without tartiflette, in a convivial setting.
- Where
- Châlons-en-Champagne | More Info : Winter Fair in Châlons-en-Champagne
Christmas Concerts in Châlons-en-Champagne
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas songs performed by local choirs and conservatory students.
- Description
- The Christmas Concerts in Châlons-en-Champagne feature traditional Christmas songs performed by local choirs and young students from the Châlons Community Conservatory.
- Where
- Châlons-en-Champagne | More Info : Christmas Concerts in Châlons-en-Champagne
Chalons-en-Champagne Other Holiday Activities
Toy Exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville
- What to Expect
- Exhibition of brick creations for children.
- Description
- The Exposition du Concours Briques de Noël in Châlons-en-Champagne offers a variety of activities for children, including exhibitions, games, and lotteries. It is an ideal event for families seeking to spend enjoyable and entertaining moments.
- Where
- Châlons-en-Champagne | More Info : Toy Exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville
Palais du Tau in Reims
- What to Expect
- Transformation into a Museum of Sacres with historical relics and treasures.
- Description
- The Palais du Tau in Reims is a historic monument transforming into the Museum of Sacres, offering an immersion into the history of the coronation of French kings.
- Where
- Reims | More Info : Palais du Tau in Reims
Reims Museum of Fine Arts
- What to Expect
- Immersive and playful exhibition on the Merovingian era.
- Description
- The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Reims showcases a rich collection of artworks, testifying to the artistic dynamism of different eras. From ancient paintings to modern art, each room is a journey through time and imagination, enriching the experience of every art enthusiast.
- Where
- Reims | More Info : Reims Museum of Fine Arts
Animations at the Cité Glace Ice Rink
- What to Expect
- Ice karting and children's activities.
- Description
- The animations at Patinoire Cité Glace offer a variety of activities for all ages, from ice karting to breakfasts with the Café Counter.
- Where
- Châlons-en-Champagne | More Info : Animations at the Cité Glace Ice Rink