Whether for an outing with family, friends, or to rediscover the richness of the local region, in the Gard, activities have been prepared to delight young and old during the holidays.
Here are five must-sees not to be missed during the Christmas holidays, with the added bonus of an exceptional New Year’s Eve event on December 31!
The Saint-André de Salindres church will vibrate to the sounds of its historic organ for an exceptional end-of-year concert. A unique musical evening, dedicated to celebration, ideal for ending the year in style.
- Date : Saturday December 28, 2024, at 5 p.m.
- Lieu : Saint-André Church, Salindres
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 1930s with this unique Escape Game in Saint-Jean-du-Gard. Locked in a real wagon, you will have to solve puzzles to uncover the secret of the Cévennes Express. An immersive and fun experience for the whole family!
- Dates :
- December 27 and 28
- January 3 and 4
- Schedules : 11 a.m., 1:45 p.m. and 3 p.m.
A must-visit for lovers of nature and history: the Lighthouse of the Spiguette ! At 27 meters high, discover a breathtaking panoramic view of one of the largest beaches in the French Mediterranean.
- Schedules : Open every day except December 31 and January 1
- Rates :
- 9.50€/person (full price)
- 7€/person (reduced rate)
- Reservations : strongly recommended
A magical experience not to be missed : every evening, at 5 p.m., watch the lighting of the lighthouse lantern and experience a magical moment admiring this light show.
- Special rate : 12€/person (with climb to the lighthouse included)
- Reservation required : Online ticketing
Until January 5, come and discover a magical world populated by life-size luminous dinosaurs. THE Dinosaurs immerse you in a magical universe, at nightfall, where dinosaurs and Christmas activities intertwine.
- Guided tour times : Every day at 11 a.m. (duration: 1h30)
Special Christmas rate : 3€/person (free for children under 12)
Other activities not to be missed :
- Santa’s sleigh is missing! : Help the elves find the lost sleigh!
Schedules : 14h - “Corridor of Time” animation : Travel through the ages with Darwin Jr!
Schedules : 15h - The Tale of the Dinoféeries : A magical Christmas story with dinosaurs.
Schedules : 3:30 p.m. - Adventure game “Christmas Dinos” : Accompany Darwin Jr in a 100% dino card game!
Schedules : All afternoon (excluding “Couloir du Temps” animation)
THE Christmas treats (hot chocolate, Christmas tea, pancakes, churros) will be offered to warm you up during your visit.
No New Year’s concert in the city of Antonins? This was without counting on the initiative of Carlos Nataleinternationally renowned tenor, and Nicola Simoniconductor, accompanied by musicians from Dump trucks. Together, they will offer an exceptional concert to start the year 2025 off right.
- Lieu : Terrisse Room, Lycée Daudet, Nîmes
- Date and time : January 1, 2025, 4 p.m.
- Duration : 2 hours
- Rates :
- 40€ (with glass of champagne at the end of the concert)
- 20€ (reduced rate for students and job seekers)
On the program: tunes of Bizet, Lehar, Offenbachzarzuelas and much more, in an atmosphere worthy of Vienna’s famous New Year’s concerts!
Reserve your places here : New Year’s Concert 2025
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