Last updated: December 01, 2024
Join the end-of-year festivities in Le Mans! Our guide presents all the community events and activities that bring our historic city to life during the holiday season.
Place des Jacobins hosts the traditional Christmas market, with its wooden chalets and enchanting illuminations. The Plantagenet City, with its medieval cobblestone streets, transforms into a winter wonderland, while Saint-Julien Cathedral provides a majestic setting for Christmas concerts. Visitors can discover local artisans and taste Sarthe specialties while enjoying the activities that extend to Place de la République.
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Light projections in the Cité Plantagenêt and on the façade of the City Hall.
The Christmas lights of Le Mans are a luminous spectacle that begins on November 21 and remains lit until January 5, 2025. The LED garlands illuminate the city, creating a festive atmosphere.
Where: Le Mans | More Info: Launch of the Illuminations
Light projections on historic monuments.
The Night of the Chimères is a nighttime spectacle that transforms the Cité Plantagenêt into a forest of glowing portraits and visual creations, highlighting the iconic monuments of Le Mans.
Where: Le Mans | More Info: Light Projections at Cité Plantagenêt
Spectacular arrival of Santa Claus followed by a light show.
The light projections at the Port of Le Mans offer a festive and luminous atmosphere, with captivating visual displays every day from the captain's office.
Where: Le Mans | More Info: Light Projections at the Port
A cozy guinguette in the heart of the market.
The Marché de Noël du Mans offers a festive atmosphere with over 50 stalls offering artisanal products and gourmet specialties. Children can meet Santa Claus on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and a cozy guinguette offers Christmas specialties and a bar.
Where: Le Mans | More Info: Le Mans Christmas Market
A convivial winter bar at the heart of the market.
The Marché de Noël du Mans offers a festive experience with immaculate white stalls offering various gift ideas, gourmet specialties, and a convivial winter bar.
Where: Le Mans | More Info: Christmas Markets in the Neighborhoods
A winter guinguette at the heart of the market.
The Christmas market in Le Mans offers a festive experience with immaculate white stalls offering various gift ideas, culinary specialties, and activities for all ages.
Where: Le Mans | More Info: Christmas Decorations in the Chalets
A festive day with specific activities at the Port of Le Mans.
The Le Mans Fête Noël au Port is an animated event taking place on December 14, 2024, at the Port of Le Mans. Visitors can enjoy a festive atmosphere with various activities.
Where: Le Mans | More Info: Christmas at the Port
Center-city strolls with theater, circus, and dance performances.
The center-city strolls offer a variety of animations and performances in the streets of Le Mans, every weekend, with theater, circus, and dance shows.
Where: Le Mans | More Info: Downtown Strolls
Exceptional circus show with festive numbers.
The Christmas Spectacle "Splendide Circus" offers exceptional circus numbers, providing a festive and captivating experience at the Le Mans Exhibition Center.
Where: Le Mans | More Info: Christmas Show "Splendide Circus"
Skating all year round, even in summer.
The Le Mans ice rink offers various activities throughout the year, including skating lessons, leisure skating sessions, and activities for all ages. You can also enjoy a relaxation area with a bar and restaurant.
Where: Le Mans | More Info: Ice Rink
Festive evening with activities for all ages.
Noël aux Atlantides is a festive evening event held at the Les Atlantides aquatic center, offering activities and entertainment for all ages.
Where: Le Mans | More Info: Christmas at the Atlantides
Diversity of cultural and sporting events.
Le Mans' temporary animations offer a variety of cultural and sporting events, ranging from conferences and biennales to festivals and sporting events.
Where: Le Mans | More Info: Special Holiday Events