Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Orvault with our comprehensive guide to Christmas events and activities. We have gathered all the festive events to help you fully enjoy this winter season.
Orvault's city center comes alive during the holidays with its traditional Christmas market on Place Jeanne d'Arc, where local artisans showcase their creations. The illuminations along Route de Vannes create a warm atmosphere, while the Parc de la Gobinière hosts family activities. Just minutes away, downtown Nantes complements these celebrations with its iconic decorations and large Christmas market at Place du Commerce.
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Orvault Holiday Light Displays
Lantern Parade in Nantes
- What to Expect
- Family nighttime walk with lanterns.
- Description
- The Nantes Christmas Lantern Walk is a family-friendly nighttime stroll that takes place on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Families walk 5 kilometers under the light of lanterns. The event typically starts at 6 PM at Talensac Market, with activities and performances beginning at 5:30 PM.
- Where
- Nantes | More Info : Lantern Parade in Nantes
Orvault Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Strolls
- What to Expect
- "Répare & vous" workshop and Christmas book market.
- Description
- The Flâneries de Noël in Orvault offer two days of family festivities with shows, exhibitions, rides, hot wine, and a market. It's the perfect time to gather with children and friends to enjoy the weekend activities.
- Where
- Orvault | More Info : Christmas Strolls
APPM Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Creative workshops for children and local creators' creations.
- Description
- The APPM Christmas Market offers local creators' creations, creative workshops for children, and a restoration space offering cakes and comforting drinks. Santa Claus will be present to bring joy to both children and adults.
- Where
- Orvault | More Info : APPM Christmas Market
Christmas Markets in Nantes
- What to Expect
- Over 200 structures participate in the Christmas magic.
- Description
- The Nantes Christmas Market is an unmissable event that brings together people of all ages in a festive and convivial atmosphere. With over 200 stalls, it offers a wide range of exhibitors and activities for everyone.
- Where
- Nantes | More Info : Christmas Markets in Nantes
Christmas Creative Workshops in Nantes
- What to Expect
- Creative workshops for all ages with diverse animations.
- Description
- The Creative Workshops of Christmas in Nantes offer a variety of activities for all ages, ranging from makeup workshops to elf workshops, creating a convivial and stimulating environment.
- Where
- Nantes | More Info : Christmas Creative Workshops in Nantes
Orvault Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Gala 2024
- What to Expect
- A roller skating and pizza tasting evening.
- Description
- The Gala de Noël 2024 organized by Orvault Roller Skating is a festive event that brings families together for a roller skating and pizza tasting evening.
- Where
- Orvault | More Info : Christmas Gala 2024
Bobinocinoches: Shaun the Sheep's Incredible Christmas
- What to Expect
- A sleigh chase with Shaun the Sheep
- Description
- This year, Christmas should be perfect But with Shaun and his flock, nothing ever goes as planned. The joyful preparations quickly turn into a nearly impossible mission: it won't be easy to gather everyone around the tree. Ready for a sleigh chase? On your marks, get set, sheep!
- Where
- Orvault | More Info : Bobinocinoches: Shaun the Sheep's Incredible Christmas
The Key of Songs “Unleashes its Claws”
- What to Expect
- Lively and lively show with recent French songs.
- Description
- La Clé des Chants “sort ses griffes” is an annual show presented by the retired singers and musicians association of Orvault. The artists, accompanied by the keyboard-accordion musician Bertrand BUGEL, perform recent French songs like those by Céline Dion, Johnny, Florent Pagny, Patrick Bruel, and Juliette Armanet.
- Where
- Orvault | More Info : The Key of Songs “Unleashes its Claws”
The River of Sounds
- What to Expect
- Singing and swaying workshop for parents and babies.
- Description
- This workshop allows future and young parents to interact with their baby through singing and swaying. It addresses parents accompanied by their baby from birth to 6 months. The workshop lasts for a short hour and provides a gentle moment to sing, whisper, sway, and vocalize with their baby.
- Where
- Orvault | More Info : The River of Sounds
Orvaudeville Theater Let's Dance
- What to Expect
- A family comedy with complex characters and hilarious situations.
- Description
- While Arthur thinks he's going to have a quiet evening after work, his wife Béatrice announces that she has two pieces of news: one good and one bad. The good news is that she has organized a surprise anniversary. As for the bad news… Arthur is shocked. Between the family arriving, an unwelcome guest who is a bit too intrusive, the comings and goings of the maid, and this closed trunk in the middle of the living room, the evening could well turn into a nightmare.
- Where
- Orvault | More Info : Orvaudeville Theater Let's Dance
Song Space for the Very Young
- What to Expect
- Musical time dedicated to young children and their families.
- Description
- The Enchanfantines association offers a dedicated space for music for young children, their parents, and grandparents. This musical time is free and without registration, allowing participants to relax and listen to songs together.
- Where
- Orvault | More Info : Song Space for the Very Young
Fairy Castles and Santa Claus in Nantes
- What to Expect
- Animations and shows for all ages.
- Description
- The fairy castles and Santa Claus in Nantes offer a unique experience with animations and shows for all ages, including children's stories, fanfare parades, and gospel concerts.
- Where
- Nantes | More Info : Fairy Castles and Santa Claus in Nantes
Snowy Tales in Nantes
- What to Expect
- Interactive and musical shows for all ages.
- Description
- The Snowy Tales in Nantes offer a variety of children's shows, ranging from musical theaters to puppet shows, each designed to captivate both children and adults.
- Where
- Nantes | More Info : Snowy Tales in Nantes
An English Moment for Babies
- What to Expect
- Playful English event for babies.
- Description
- Véronique will engage your little ones in a joyful and playful time in English, with nursery rhymes and stories.
- Where
- Orvault | More Info : An English Moment for Babies
Orvault Holiday Giving Opportunities
Food Assistance by Secours Populaire
- What to Expect
- Food assistance and solidarity services offered by a team of volunteers.
- Description
- The Secours Populaire is organizing a food assistance event to help those in need on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A team of volunteers is available to listen, provide food assistance, and offer other services in complete confidentiality.
- Where
- Orvault | More Info : Food Assistance by Secours Populaire
Orvault Other Holiday Activities
Christmas at the Gobinière Workshops
- What to Expect
- A day of creativity and artistic discoveries for all ages.
- Description
- The association organizes a large open studio with its members, offering animations, surprises, and gifts throughout the day.
- Where
- Orvault | More Info : Christmas at the Gobinière Workshops