Flea market, craft market, concerts, show… A Cotentin castle celebrating for Christmas

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Ce weekend of December 21 and 22, 2024place at the magic of yesteryear who will invite himself to the Carneville estate (Manche), for the 3^e edition of “Christmas at the castle, the call of light”.

A celebration of Christmas magic focused on solstice d’hiver and the traditions ancestrales vikings linked to the Yule festival.

A magical show

In the Nordic folklorethe Yule festival plays a crucial role. This celebration, which marks the winter solstice, is rich in symbols and traditions. This festival symbolizes the light and warmth of the returning sun. It is lit to warm the coldest night of the year.

This holiday marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. It is therefore a magical show that the team of château de Carneville, helped by many volunteers, is about to be highlighted just a few days before Christmas.

A magical show on the program in the interiors of the castle and in the courtyards of the estate which was built according to an astronomical plan. The sun sets in perfect alignment on the main avenue, crosses the two courtyards and comes to pass through the central pavilion of the castle.

The area will capture the magic of the end-of-year celebrations throughout this weekend with a host of activities planned. Market for local artisans and producers in the presence of around thirty local players. There will also be shows, music and activities on the theme of the winter solstice, as well as workshops for children in a magical setting, prepared by our team.

From our correspondent Nathalie BONNEMAINS

Saturday, December 21 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 22 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Indoors: market of creators and artisans, creative workshops, photo studio, authors’ corner, book signings and sales, world music and song duo, duo of poetic French songs with Pierre Casadei, Impasse des Vertus concert, castle flea market, presentation of the work carried out for the future school of the place. In outdoor spaces: exhibitors, fire show with Fabien, La Malle concert at Jazz, torchlight stroll, explanations of the winter solstice. Free access to the park. Prices: adults, €4; children under 12 years old, €2. Free for children under 4 years old. Local catering and refreshment bar on site.

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