The heart of Saint-Gilles lights up and beats to the rhythm of the end-of-year celebrations with an enchanted Christmas.
From December 7 to 24young and old are invited to experience a month of festivities with Provençal traditions, magical shows and delicacies. On December 7, the launch of the festivities promises a day of emotions. At nightfall, the streets sparkle under the lights and the magic happens: the scent of hot chocolate, the bursts of laughter from children and the wonder of adults. Then, a veritable walking fairy travels through the city: the great musical and equestrian parade invades the streets with sumptuous costumes, dancing lights and captivating music. Then place the fireworks will illuminate the Rhône canal in Sète.
The splendor of the abbey church sublimated
Friday December 13 and Saturday December 14 relive the incredible history of Saint-Gilles with three emblematic episodes of the Sound and Lights saga by Christian Salès on the facade of the Saint-Gilles abbey church. Immerse yourself in the past, rediscovering the medieval epic and the city's great historical moments to the sound of the troubadours at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., on the square in front of
the abbey church. Two unique evenings with colorful shows open to all where the facade of the abbey, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, will become the screen.
Magical moments for the whole family
On December 14 and 15, Saint-Gilles is transformed into a paradise for children. Inflatable structures, magical makeup, and a Santa's house where to drop off your letter and immortalize the moment: the dream comes true. THE Joyfully Gospel will liven up the day, while Sunday evening will be adorned with light and magic with the Christmas story: Mission Noël. This light and pyrotechnic showprojected on a giant screen, promises a fantastic, captivating journey for young and old. THE Christmas market, As for him, he will fill the streets with delicious scents and bursts of celebration. The chalets are full of delicacies to savor.
A journey to the heart of Provençal magic
From December 2 to 20 the traditional nursery competition will allow everyone to participate free of charge upon simple registration. THE December 21, traditions come back to life with the 35th living nativity scene organized by the Li Cigaloun school with the participation of numerous extras. Christmas Eve will also be a real homecoming. At 11 p.m., the Pastrage Calendal, led by the herdsmen, will carry the Christmas light through the city. Midnight mass, celebrated at the abbey church, will conclude this magical month with a moment of meditation and grace. To find out more, contact the festivities association on 06 42 49 97 75. Detailed program attached and on the city website: www.saint-gilles.fr
