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Nolwenn Huchet
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Nov. 3, 2024 at 1:04 a.m.
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He has everything planned! No place for chance, but for the magic of Christmas. Jocelyn Hémery31, a nurseryman based at the entrance to the town for eleven years, is a young entrepreneur who invests “not only half” in everything he does. The success of its open days (8,000 visitors) on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of its nursery only fueled this desire to “bring the community to life”. With “The Bird Garden celebrates Christmas”, here he is at the helm of a new event that he wishes to be “magical”, revealing for two days a decoration “worthy of the name, to restore a little cheerfulness, to make people dream”. In short: “We’re not going to do things by halves!” »
So, Saturday November 30 and Sunday December 1, from 9 a.m.visitors will be able to enter the nursery to discover a world of Christmas colors. « Et everything is free entry “, he assures. On these places illuminated with a thousand lights, a circuit will take young and old through the different spaces arranged under nearly 2 000 m2 marquees installed for the occasion.
Christmas market: registration until November 16
Starting with this Christmas market where craftsmen, artists and local producers will present their objects and productsuntil 7 p.m. “Interested exhibitors can contact me: I will take the registrations until November 16 », specifies Jocelyn Hémery who also anticipates the presence of Santa Claus during these two days of festivities. “The children will be able to have their photo taken with him, near his cabin, in the greenhouse. Instant photos will be €2. As for the letters left in the box provided for this purpose, they will be posted by the nursery. »
Always to complete this Christmas magic, a giant nativity scene will be installed a little further away while various activities will be offered, including these pony baptismsfree, by Ecuries Thomazo who will come from Avessac with some mounts.
Meals and lively evening on Saturday
“We hope the weather will be nice. It’s better. But I still planned marquees so that everything was safe! » In particular the Saturday evening meal served from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m., under a heated marquee. “Be careful, you have to book for November 23 latest. » But the party won’t stop at these feasts! The evening will continue with music with a DJ. “And there, it’s free entry,” assures the man who has even provided a toilet area to welcome his guests, as it should be. “And I even hope to be able to present a small exhibition and sale with bird enthusiasts from the Pays de Redon. »
Christmas tree fire on January 18
With an idea at the moment, our organizer does not intend to stop there. The holiday season continues at the Bird Garden until January 18! Indeed, that day from 4 p.m., Jocelyn invites people to come with their Christmas tree to the nursery. “Instead of throwing them away, I plan to reproduce a tradition from Eastern France by lighting a big fir tree fire at 6 p.m. To chase away evil spirits and start a happy new year. »
A fricassee and a disco evening with Les Taupes 50 and Magic Dance will enhance the event. “It’s free entry. Only the meal must be reserved and paid for until January 11. »
Christmas market: per linear meter at €20 for two days or 3 mx1 m at €30 for two days. Registration on 02 99 90 68 71 or [email protected]/
Saturday evening meal: €20 adults, €8 children up to 12 years old. Dish, cheese and dessert. Drinks not included. By reservation with Jocelyn Hémery.
Refreshment bar and fast food, continuously, both days. Mulled wine.
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