Last updated: 11 November 2024
The holidays are coming to Fougères! Our guide presents all the festive events of the season, allowing both residents and visitors to fully enjoy the winter celebrations in our medieval city.
In the heart of the city, the Theatre Square hosts the traditional Christmas market with its wooden chalets and enchanting lights. The cobblestone streets of the medieval quarter, dominated by the majestic castle, are adorned with festive decorations, while the Nationale Street offers commercial activities. A few steps away, the public garden transforms into a winter village with its ice rink and outdoor performances.
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Fougeres Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Illuminations
- What to Expect
- Icy decorations and gourmet chalets animated by local associations.
- Description
- The Jardins Féériques 2023 offer a unique festive experience with icy, silver, and frozen decorations. Local associations animate the gourmet chalets, and a merry-go-round for children completes this offbeat edition.
- Where
- Fougères | More Info : Christmas Illuminations
Fougeres Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Markets
- What to Expect
- Discover local artisans and unique creators.
- Description
- The Christmas Markets offer a variety of artisans, creators, and exhibitors selling gifts and seasonal items.
- Where
- Fougères | More Info : Christmas Markets
Fougeres Holiday Shows and Entertainment
The New Wizarding School of Christmas
- What to Expect
- Immersive visit to the Christmas-decorated castle.
- Description
- The new sorcery school at Christmas offers two formulas: an afternoon for an immersive visit and an evening for a dinner-show. The castle rooms are decorated for the holidays, with Christmas lights and an artisanal shop.
- Where
- Fougères | More Info : The New Wizarding School of Christmas
Christmas at the Balcony
- What to Expect
- A twentieth edition of the festival with surprise shows.
- Description
- Le Balcon de Noël offers four different shows at the Théâtre Victor-Hugo, providing a variety of theater, sketches, and music to celebrate the end-of-year festivities.
- Where
- Fougères | More Info : Christmas at the Balcony