Last updated: December 01, 2024
Join the Nantes community to celebrate the holiday season! Our guide presents all the festive events that bring life to the city during this winter period, allowing both locals and visitors to fully enjoy the festivities.
From the traditional Christmas market at Place du Commerce to the spectacular illuminations of the Passage Pommeraye, and the grand Ferris wheel at Place Royale, Nantes dons its festive attire. The historic districts host daily activities, while the Machines de l'île offers special programming. The city center becomes a true discovery trail where shops, squares, and cobblestone streets are adorned with winter decorations.
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Over 200 structures offer gift items and festive performances.
The Nantes Christmas Market is an essential event that brings together children and adults in a festive and convivial atmosphere. Over 200 structures will participate in the magic of Christmas, at Place Royale and Place du Commerce, offering gift items and festive performances.
Where: Nantes | More Info: Nantes Christmas Market
100% local and solidarity Christmas market.
L'Autre Marché de Nantes is an ethical and solidarity Christmas market that promotes local social and solidarity economy actors. It provides a commercial showcase for local, artisanal, and sustainable products.
Where: Nantes | More Info: The Other Market of Nantes
Immersive artistic walk through Nantes' streets.
The Voyage en hiver in Nantes combines artistic creations, musical programming, gastronomy, and local animations, including the traditional Christmas market and L'Autre Marché.
Where: Nantes | More Info: Winter's Journey in Nantes
Stilt walking with specially created luminescent costumes for the Olympics.
The luminescent stilts walkers from Girafes&Co stroll through the Parisian region, offering aerial and elegant costumes for daytime strolls and luminous and dazzling costumes for evening strolls.
Where: Nantes | More Info: Stilt Walkers Parade
Festive visit with special exhibitions for families.
The visit to the Château des Ducs de Bretagne at Christmas offers a festive atmosphere with special activities and exhibitions for families.
Where: Nantes | More Info: Visit the Château des Ducs de Bretagne at Christmas