Christmas at the Haras
Visitors can experience a festive atmosphere featuring circus arts demonstrations, traditional wooden games, and performances by a roving blacksmith shaping metal works. Throughout the park, guests encounter clown Pieric and his donkey Bitonio, listen to Christmas songs, and visit fortune-teller Madame Irma for storytelling. Children can participate in holiday crafts, watch a Guignol puppet show, ride the carousel, or enjoy pony rides.
What to Expect
Free festive family entertainment, circus acts, and equestrian traditions.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Département de la Vendée
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and playful
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission is free. The grand carousel costs €3 and pony rides cost €4.
- Hours: Every day, 14h30–19h30.
Tips & Advice
- Call 02.28.85.85.70 to ask about reservations for the equestrian show, because that number is just for show bookings.
- Look out around the park for clown Pieric and his donkey Bitonio, who come through three times a day.
- Bring some money for the grand carousel and pony rides, because they cost extra even though entry and the other activities are free.
- Let the kids spend time at the creative corner making Christmas collages, colouring and small crafts.
- Plan around Christmas Day and New Year's Day, because the Haras is closed on both.
Special Events & Promotions
- The grand carousel and pony rides cost extra on top of the free entry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Noël au Haras for?
It's for the whole family, with lots of free activities for children and adults.
What can kids do?
They can make Christmas collages, colour and do small crafts. There's also a Guignol puppet theatre, a roving games cart, wooden games, pony rides and the grand carousel.
Is there a horse show?
Yes, there's an equestrian show. For information on show reservations, call 02.28.85.85.70.
What other shows are there?
There are circus demonstrations, a singer performing Christmas songs, and a roving blacksmith who makes objects in front of you. Fortune-teller Madame Irma tells her tales too.
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