The Christmas Village and children’s rides
Imagine yourself walking through the Christmas Villagealong the Port, permeated with the tempting smell of hot chestnuts and chocolate waffles floating in the air. On the Esplanade du Pré aux Pêcheurs, the light garlands create a magical setting, while the Ferris wheel shines brightly, accompanied by the joyful laughter of visitors. As for the artisanal chalets, they will sell more than one! Small treats, mountain specialties or comforting hot chocolate, there are plenty of choices to treat yourself!
For the youngest, the rides installed on Place de Gaulle and Place Nationale, open every day, are a promise of laughter and smiles. Attractions, such as the Ferris wheel, the carousel, swan fishing and even a little Christmas train, will awaken the magic of Christmas in children. And who knows, maybe you will have the chance to come across Santa Claus at the Christmas Village… Installed in his chalet, he will be ready to listen and grant the dearest wishes!
Ice rink, small farm and Santa Claus on water skis: the magic of Christmas in Juan-les-Pins
At the Petite Pinède in Juan-les-Pins, the Christmas spirit lights up and warms hearts. The ice rinklong awaited every year, has finally opened its doors! Wearing skates, let yourself slide and be carried away by the magic of the moment. Between crystalline laughter and suspended moments, the magic happens, transforming each slide into a precious memory.
For the youngest, a move to the small educational farm, at the Jardin de la Pinède, is a real promise of sweetness. Caressing the animals, breathing in the scent of hay, listening to the peaceful breathing of the ponies… This cocoon of nature, nestled in the heart of the city, offers a moment of tenderness and complicity to share with family.
And to add a touch of wonder, meet on December 21 in the morning for a spectacle as unexpected as it is magical: the Santa Claus will arrive… in water skiinggliding mischievously on the sparkling waters of the bay of Juan-les-Pins. From the Pont Dulys beach, children’s eyes will be able to light up in front of this unique and joyful scene, imbued with irresistible fantasy.
Drone shows and concerts: magical moments to share
In Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, the end-of-year celebration program invites you to slow down and fully enjoy every moment. So, the new year promises to be just as bright with an unforgettable moment on January 1st. At nightfall, a show of 500 droneswhich will rise in the sky of Juan-les-Pins, will come to celebrate the new year and offer a spectacle of striking beauty. This luminous ballet, dancing above the sea, will create a magical scene visible all along Boulevard Guillaumont. Unmissable!
And to prolong this enchantment, let yourself be seduced by a moment suspended in time and reserve your place for the “Paris Vienne” New Year’s concert, performed by the Cannes National Orchestra. This musical moment will transport you between the elegance of Viennese waltzes and the poetry of Parisian tunes, for a start to the year full of grace and emotion. Between the magic of lights, bursts of joy and the gentle freshness of winter, these shared moments will make this winter season a timeless parenthesis, under the gentle sun of Antibes Juan-les-Pins.
