Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the holiday season in Epinal, where the streets of the historic center come alive with a festive atmosphere. Our guide accompanies you through the winter festivities that transform our Vosges city.
Place des Vosges hosts the traditional Christmas market, with wooden chalets offering local crafts and regional specialties. Along the illuminated Moselle River, visitors discover activities extending to Place de l'Âtre, while Grande Rue features decorated shops and cozy restaurants, offering an authentic experience of Lorraine traditions.
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Installation of garlands and LED lights in Épinal's streets.
The city of Épinal's illuminations feature garlands, LED lights, and other decorative elements that make the city shine. The Christmas market and Christmas tree are also highlights of this event.
Where: Epinal | More Info: City Illuminations
Saint-Nicolas parade with 60 colorful floats and fanfares.
The Village of Saint-Nicolas in Épinal offers a month of festive celebrations with animations, parades, and artisanal discoveries around the Basilica of Saint-Maurice.
Where: Epinal | More Info: Saint Nicholas Village
Christmas market with gourmet products and artisanal creations.
The Saint-Nicolas Christmas Market in Épinal is a must-attend event at the end of the year, offering gourmet products, artisanal creations, and musical animations in an enchanting setting around the Basilica of Saint-Maurice.
Where: Epinal | More Info: Saint Nicholas Christmas Market
A Christmas market in the heart of a magical forest.
For Christmas, the Bailli Gallery transforms into a forest inhabited by legendary characters from the Vosges. This stroll invites you to discover a Christmas market at the heart of a natural and poetic setting.
Where: Epinal | More Info: Creators Market in the Enchanted Forest
A wide range of artisanal products and local specialties.
The Gérardmer Christmas Market is a must-attend event to immerse yourself in the Christmas atmosphere. Located in the heart of the Vosges, it invites thirty exhibitors to showcase their products and skills throughout December. The event features fireworks, lantern releases, festive fanfares, and live music, as well as visits from Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas.
Where: Gérardmer | More Info: Gérardmer Christmas Craft Market
Fireworks with American musical comedies.
The pyrotechnic spectacle at Lake Bouzey will highlight American musical comedies, with an opening by the title of LA LA LAND.
Where: Epinal | More Info: Pyrotechnic Show
Pyrotechnic show and mascot parade
The Charmes Christmas Market gathers various exhibitors over the weekend of December 14 and 15 at the town hall and on the town hall square. Jacques THOMAS performs airs with his hurdy-gurdy, while the "Burn'n Light" troupe offers a juggler/fire breather show on Sunday.
Where: Epinal | More Info: Mascot Parade
A tight-knit community of passionate musicians.
The Orchestre d'Harmonie de Golbey, led by Arnaud George, perpetuates a musical tradition rooted since the French Revolution. With a thirty-member ensemble, it covers a diverse repertoire including symphonic transcriptions, jazz, and film music. Weekly rehearsals create a tight-knit community.
Where: Epinal | More Info: Golbey Harmony Orchestra
The fanfares and dance groups create a unique festive atmosphere.
The fanfares and dance groups add a festive atmosphere to the Saint-Nicolas parades, filling the air with engaging music and captivating the audience's attention.
Where: Epinal | More Info: Brass Bands and Dance Groups
A procession of over 60 floats and fanfares takes place over three kilometers.
The Saint-Nicolas Parade in Épinal is a traditional event where over 60 floats and fanfares take place over three kilometers, illuminated and adorned with colors. Children participate on the decorated floats, dressed in the style of their favorite characters. Saint-Nicolas closes the procession, applauded by the crowd, while Father Frost rings his bell, booed by the spectators.
Where: Epinal | More Info: Saint Nicholas Parade
A rich and diverse program to meet the needs of all audiences.
The Parental Weeks offer a variety of workshops, conferences, and family activities to support families in their daily lives. These events include conferences on understanding emotions and relationships, as well as interactive workshops for child development.
Where: Epinal | More Info: Family Animations