Grilled chestnuts, local products, pancakes and mulled wine… The Christmas spirit is taking hold everywhere in Gironde. The festivities are launched with numerous Christmas markets which bloom as close as possible to you. France Bleu Gironde offers you a non-exhaustive list of these warm and friendly meetings to prepare for the holidays as it should be.
The magic happens in La Teste-de-Buch
On the Arcachon Basin, The Mouth-Head transforms into a Christmas village. from December 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025. For its 5th anniversary, this magical village will transform Place Gambetta. On the program: toboggan run and roller skates, 24 artisan and merchant chalets, and a unique festive program including concerts, DJ sets, special evenings and many other surprises. To kick off the festivities, Santa Claus will dock on Saturday December 14 at 4:30 p.m. at the port of La Teste, before fireworks light up the sky in the evening from 7 p.m.
For an enchanted Christmas in Libourne
It is now a tradition, Libourne is dressed in Christmas colors to put a little magic in the eyes of young and old. Until December 31, 2024, the city offers shows, ice rink, carousel, strolls, creative and musical workshops for children. Among the highlights: the sound and light show on the facade of the town hall until December 24 (4 performances per evening). The program is rich and varied for an enchanted Christmas in Libourne.
Christmas is getting ready in Mérignac
You might just meet Santa Claus at Mérignac ! Until December 24, the star of the holidays is announced with his carriage for strolls through the city's neighborhoods. Also on the program: shows, carriage rides, projections of decorations on the facades and Christmas markets. Not to be missed: until January 2, 2025, Mérignac will sparkle at nightfall. Take walks to discover 3D light structures. A great spectacle in perspective.
The Médoc celebrates!
In the Médoc, several Christmas markets are organized until D-day.
- A Blaignanmeet on Friday December 20 on the square in front of the Médoc know-how boutique between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. with local products, oysters, meat, shellfish, cheese, confectionery, cakes, roasted chestnuts and mulled wine.
- In Saint-Vivien-de-Médoc, the Christmas market takes place in the village hall on Saturday December 21 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to do your last minute shopping.
- A Ordonnacthe town hall square is transformed into a Christmas market on Sunday December 22 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with artisans, entertainment, inflatable structure and rides. A paradise for young and old!
Without forgetting the Bordeaux Christmas market ! Until December 29, 2024, young and old will meet on the Place des Quinconces around the gourmet and shopping chalets and the rides. Meet every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. An ice rink is installed on the alleys of Tourny.
