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Paul Halbedel
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Nov. 24, 2024 at 6:37 p.m.
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Saturday November 30, at 7 p.m., the town of Villefranche-de-Lauragais will kick off the many events that will be scheduled in the town on the occasion of the end of year celebrations.
And what better symbol for this than the lighting of the big fir tree on Place Gambetta which will sparkle with a thousand lights throughout this period marked by the magic of Christmas.
Omar Hasan in concert in the church
The following weekend, a first highlight is announced with the concert d’Omar HasanFriday, December 6 at 9 p.m., in the church. Accompanied by Grégory Daltin et Romain Lapeyrethe former Stade Toulousain player, successfully converted to lyrical singing, will offer his musical show entitled Cafe Tango. Reservations will open at the town hall from Monday November 25 (€10).
The next day, Saturday December 7, a free Christmas show for children is scheduled for 4 p.m. in the rural home. Titled Hey, when is Christmas?it will be presented by the storyteller Mathilde de Lapeyre which will immerse the public in the wonderful world of Christmas stories, between winter traditions and magical stories.
Sunday December 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the unmissable Christmas market will take place under the central hall at the end of this lively weekend.
La Nocturne de la Halle returns
After the dancing meal with show offered to seniors of the town on Wednesday December 11 (registration required at 05 34 43 31 61 before November 29), another gourmet event, open to all, will take place on Friday December 20 at 7 p.m.: The Nocturne of the Hall.
Organized by the Pradelle festival committee, this event will take place in a festive atmosphere. On this first evening of the school holidays, it will be possible to enjoy many dishes (charcuterie, cheese, oysters, wine and winter dishes) with family or friends.
The Christmas village is still growing
Let us emphasize that throughout this end-of-year holiday period, a small Christmas village will be set up on Place Gambetta. A mailbox awaits children there so that they can drop off their letters and gift lists which the little elves of the town will then be happy to send to Santa Claus.
Huit food trucks offering world cuisine (burgers, Portuguese specialties, etc.) will also be present alternately every weekend, at lunchtime and in the evening as well as on Friday December 6 in the evening, before the Omar Hasan concert.
And merry-go-roundand churro stand et three chalets welcoming a artisanal soap factoryand oyster merchant and a sales area for delicacies and hot drinks held, again alternately, by several city associations, will also be open every weekend.
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