Last updated: November 22, 2024
Join the Saintes community to celebrate the holiday season! Our guide accompanies you through the festivities and activities that bring life to our Charente city during this festive period.
From Place Saint-Pierre to the banks of the Charente River, the city adorns itself with winter decorations. The traditional Christmas market sets up on Place Bassompierre, while illuminations line the medieval streets of the historic center. The Abbey aux Dames shops and local artisans offer their creations, as the aromas of mulled wine and gingerbread perfume the city center's atmosphere.
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Saintes Holiday Light Displays
Goblin Parade of Saintes
- What to Expect
- Lighted procession with small elves and lanterns.
- Description
- The Parade des lutins de Saintes is a lighted procession that takes place in the city center, featuring illuminated small elves and participants carrying lanterns. This parade is a convivial and colorful moment that adds to the festive decoration of the city.
- Where
- Saintes | More Info : Goblin Parade of Saintes
Saintes Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas in Saintes
- What to Expect
- Christmas market with festive animations and decorations.
- Description
- Noël Saintais offers a Christmas market, animations, and decorations in the city center, place Bassompierre, and Jardin Public. Enjoy festive and convivial moments throughout the period.
- Where
- Saintes | More Info : Christmas in Saintes
Christmas Market of the Providence School
- What to Expect
- Christmas tree sales with delivery to the school.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at the Providence School in Matha offers a variety of vendors and activities. Tartiflette and bruschetta meals are available on Saturday and Sunday midday. Christmas trees can be ordered with delivery starting in early December.
- Where
- Matha | More Info : Christmas Market of the Providence School
Saintes Other Holiday Activities
Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride of Saintes
- What to Expect
- Special horse-drawn carriage ride for the occasion.
- Description
- Ride the Santa's carriage for a short horse-drawn ride. This year, the Christmas market and various animations are set up at the Saint-Louis site.
- Where
- Saintes | More Info : Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride of Saintes
Creative Workshop “The Christmas Tree”
- What to Expect
- Personal creation of a decorated Christmas tree.
- Description
- Discover the origin and history of the Christmas tree tradition by crafting a decorated small tree at the Archaeological Museum of Saintes.
- Where
- Saintes | More Info : Creative Workshop “The Christmas Tree”