Last updated: 11 November 2024
Your complete guide to the end-of-year festivities in Sedan has arrived! Discover the festive events and activities that bring our Ardennes city to life during the holiday season, from traditional markets to winter illuminations.
The Place d'Armes, the historic heart of the city, hosts the traditional Christmas market with its wooden chalets and local artisans. The fortress overlooking the city provides a medieval backdrop to the festivities, while the Gambetta pedestrian street shines with sparkling decorations. Visitors can also explore the activities in neighboring towns, particularly in Charleville-Mézières, located 20 minutes away by car.
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Sedan Holiday Light Displays
Christmas in the castle
- What to Expect
- Historic castle transformed with elaborate holiday decorations and themed displays.
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a historic castle, this holiday event features beautifully adorned halls, themed decorations, and seasonal displays. Visitors can wander through charming rooms filled with festive cheer, experiencing the essence of the season in a picturesque setting. There are often various activities and entertainment options available, making it an attractive destination for families and friends alike during this special time of year.
- Where
- Sedan | More Info : Christmas in the castle
Sedan Other Holiday Activities
The Castle of Wonders
- What to Expect
- New interactive quest to wake up Princess Charlotte
- Description
- Dive into a fantastical world and discover the castle of delights on the trail of Princess Charlotte. Solve the puzzles and collect the clues to succeed in waking the princess!
- Where
- Sedan | More Info : The Castle of Wonders
Medieval festival of Sedan
- What to Expect
- Fire festival with fire breathers and pyrotechnic shows.
- Description
- The medieval festival in Sedan offers a weekend immersed in the Middle Ages with medieval camps, historical reenactments, musical walks, concerts, street theater, juggling, fire breathers, and dances.
- Where
- Sedan | More Info : Medieval festival of Sedan
Knighthood tournaments
- What to Expect
- Medieval jousting visit with historical reenactments.
- Description
- The jousting tournaments at the Fortified Castle of Sedan offer a unique experience by discovering medieval combat techniques and attending historical reenactments.
- Where
- Sedan | More Info : Knighthood tournaments
Heritage Days
- What to Expect
- Guided tours and trebuchet demonstrations in a historic fortified castle.
- Description
- The Heritage Days in Sedan offer guided tours and historical activities at the Fortified Castle, an impressive military monument.
- Where
- Sedan | More Info : Heritage Days
The Wizards' Castle
- What to Expect
- Evade the traps of the chimera creatures to uncover the secret of mage La Marckus's longevity.
- Description
- In the Château des Sorciers, you are invited to take on the challenge of mage La Marckus, who is celebrating his 600 years. You must evade the traps of the chimera creatures and answer the sorcerer's riddles to uncover the secret of his longevity. Special Halloween evenings « Les Alchimistes de l’ombre » are also offered, where you must overcome challenges to escape the strange creatures from an ancient alchemical laboratory.
- Where
- Sedan | More Info : The Wizards' Castle