Last updated: 11 November 2024
The festive season is coming to Villenave-d'Ornon! Our guide presents all the festive events not to be missed in our Gironde commune. Discover the activities and festivities that will illuminate our town during this winter period.
The historic town center hosts the traditional Christmas market on Place du Bourg, where wooden chalets offer local artisanal products and gastronomy. The illuminations extend from the town hall to Sourreil Park, passing by Saint-Martin Church, creating an enchanting path for walkers. The surrounding neighborhoods also participate in the celebrations with street entertainment, shows, and children's workshops.
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Villenave-d'Ornon Holiday Markets and Shopping
Villenave-d'Ornon Christmas Market
- Nighttime animations and artisanal festive items.
- The Villenave-d'Ornon Christmas Market is a major end-of-year shopping event that opens its wooden stalls on Place Aristide Briand. You can find festive items, unique gift ideas, and local products to prepare a delicious holiday meal. The market features one to two nighttime events and numerous animations, in partnership with the Villenave d'Ornon Merchants Association (ACVO).
- Villenave-d'Ornon | More Info : Villenave-d'Ornon Christmas Market
Mérignac Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Three-dimensional light decorations and interactive activities.
- Description
- The Mérignac Christmas Market offers various activities, including horse-drawn carriage rides, facade projections, and local specialty tastings.
- Where
- Mérignac | More Info : Mérignac Christmas Market
Canéjan Artisan Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Fireworks and children's activities.
- Description
- The Canéjan Christmas Craft Market features over 40 exhibitors showcasing their artisanal creations. There are numerous activities for children, including makeup workshops, manual crafts, and visits with Santa Claus.
- Where
- Canéjan | More Info : Canéjan Artisan Christmas Market
Villenave-d'Ornon Other Holiday Activities
Kings' Festival in Cestas
- What to Expect
- Celebration of Epiphany with Italian gifts and traditions.
- Description
- La Befana, an iconic figure of Epiphany in Italy, embodies the popular tradition with her unique personality. Often depicted as an old woman with benevolent traits, La Befana is dressed in tattered clothes and rides a broom, embodying the stereotype of a witch. On the eve of Epiphany, January 5th, La Befana descends from the sky on her broom to bring gifts to Italian children.
- Where
- Cestas | More Info : Kings' Festival in Cestas