Every day
Heritage
La Chaise-Dieu. Guided tour of the Abbey offered during the Christmas holidays. At the abbey. 2:30 p.m. Information: 04.71.00.01.16.
Exhibitions, fairs, markets
Brioude. Christmas market open from 12/14 to 01/3, weekdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 12/31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Place Grégoire-de-Tours.
Le Puy-en-Velay. The Christmas Market open every day from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and until 10 p.m. on late-night days Friday and Saturday December 27 and 28. Place du Breuil.
Occasional activities
Brioude. As part of Christmas activities: ice rink open during the week, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 12/31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Place Grégoire-de-Tours.
Saint-Geneys-près-Saint-Paulien. Christmas exhibition and sale season 4: Romain Bertrand presents his magical decoration boutique, belle époque atmosphere in a natural and romantic setting. from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information: 06.99.09.11.20.
Friday December 27
Village events and festivals
Le Chambon-sur-Lignon. 3rd edition of Folie Blanche. Fountain Square. Information: 04.71.59.71.56.
Concerts et spectacles
Laussonne. Christmas concert with the Christmas choir accompanied by musicians from the group Seven. At church. 8 p.m.
Le Puy-en-Velay. As part of the end-of-year events, Fabienne della Moniqua, singer. At the Christmas market, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Evenings
Grazac. Game night. In the Foyer room. 8 p.m.
Courses and workshops
Brioude. As part of Christmas activities: creative workshops: decoration, painting, with Madi Events, upon registration. Place Grégoire-de-Tours. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 04.71.74.56.01, 04.71.50.10.85.
The Estables. “Little farmer” workshops. At Gaec A la bonne fourche. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: 06.74.99.19.73.
Le Puy-en-Velay. As part of the end-of-year activities, fun workshops: take on multiple Lego challenges while having fun. At the library at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. (6-8 years old); at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. (from 8 years old); 5 p.m. (over 8 years old).
Occasional activities
Beauzac. Amusement park: inflatable structures, wooden games, little train. In the multipurpose room, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: 04.71.61.50.74.
Craponne-sur-Arzon. Opening of the Red Cross vesti-boutique. Fort Square. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
End of year holiday entertainment. Faubourg Constant.
Ice rink for parties offered by the local initiative group (closed all day Wednesday, December 25). Place Faubourg Constant. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Estables. Raclette evening in a cabin: after an hour of walking under the stars with a mountain guide, spend a friendly moment around a raclette by the fire. Departure from the Tourist Office at 5:30 p.m. Information: 07.68.06.82.81.
On the winter peaks: go with a guide to enjoy the great winter spaces without worrying about the itinerary, by reservation. Departure from the Tourist Office at 2 p.m. Information: 07.68.06.82.81.
Felines. Exhibition of the crèche created by Georges Perru and Jacky Martin. At church.
Freycenet-la-Cuche. Christmas crib. In the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Langeac. The ice rink. Liberty Square.
Le Puy-en-Velay. The Christmas ice rink. Place du Breuil.
Escape game: the treasure of the Berline. At the Crozatier museum (registration required).
Land of giants: “Marmot Mission”. At the Saint-Alexis digital chapel.
Saint-Geneys-près-Saint-Paulien. Christmas exhibition and sale season 4: Romain Bertrand presents his magical decoration boutique, belle époque atmosphere in a natural and romantic setting. from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information: 06.99.09.11.20.
Saint-Julien-Chapteuil. Numerous activities on the square and surrounding areas of the church, offered jointly by the entertainment committee and the town hall.
Yssingeaux. As part of the end-of-year entertainment: Mascot Dreams, musical street show with Mickey, Minnie, the Snow Queen, Olaf and the acrobatics of Spiderman. Flashmob, musical blind test, photo session on Place Carnot (free). 2 p.m.
Guided tours
Saint-Laurent-Chabreuges. Guided tour of the Voltige brewery. The Baraque-David. 3 p.m. 11 a.m. Information: 04.71.50.01.99.
Saturday December 28
Village events and festivals
Le Chambon-sur-Lignon. 3rd edition of Folie Blanche. Fountain Square. Information: 04.71.59.71.56.
Concerts et spectacles
Brives-Charensac. Dancing concert: The Rocket: jazz, swing, rock'n roll. At the Smart Café-Théâtre. 8 p.m. Information: 04.71.02.80.80.
Le Puy-en-Velay. As part of the end-of-year activities, Clara M'bon-Donamaz, singer. At the Christmas market from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Courses and workshops
Brioude. As part of Christmas activities: creative workshops: decoration, painting, with Madi Events, upon registration. Place Grégoire-de-Tours. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 04.71.74.56.01, 04.71.50.10.85.
The Estables. Igloo construction with the equipment and advice of a mountain guide. Departure from the Tourist Office at 2:30 p.m. Information: 07.68.06.82.81.
Le Puy-en-Velay. As part of the end-of-year activities, “Earth and mysteries” heritage discovery workshop: explores the heritage collection and creates a pocket globe in Renaissance style. At the library. 2 p.m.
Saint-Georges-Lagricol. Tango course and New Year's Eve: for intermediate levels I, II and advanced. New Year's Eve Tango on Tuesday evening. In Mons. Information: 04.71.03.60.40.
Yssingeaux. As part of the end-of-year activities: mini Christmas radio workshops in the FM43 studios. From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Occasional activities
Beauzac. Amusement park: inflatable structures, wooden games, little train. In the multipurpose room, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: 04.71.61.50.74.
As part of the Christmas events: from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Lego® events with the Auver'Briques association; from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., come and exchange your gifts (books, toys, objects of all kinds, clothes). Place Grégoire-de-Tours.
Craponne-sur-Arzon. Opening of the Secours Catholique solidarity shop every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Place Charles de Gaulle.
Opening of the Red Cross vesti-boutique. Fort Square. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
End of year holiday entertainment. Faubourg Constant.
Ice rink for parties offered by the group of local initiatives (closed Sunday 22 in the afternoon and all day Wednesday 25 December). Place Faubourg Constant. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Estables. Winter local aperitif: go hiking with a guide who will introduce you to local specialties, upon reservation. Departure from the Tourist Office at 5:30 p.m. Information: 07.68.06.82.81.
Felines. Exhibition of the crèche created by Georges Perru and Jacky Martin. At church.
Freycenet-la-Cuche. Christmas crib. In the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Le Puy-en-Velay. The Christmas ice rink. Place du Breuil.
Escape game: the treasure of the Berline. At the Crozatier museum (registration required).
Land of giants: “Marmot Mission”. At the Saint-Alexis digital chapel.
As part of the end-of-year activities, artistic makeup and balloon sculptures by Artist'N Co. On Place du Plot from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Tence. Let's play chess together: for fans of the game and those who want to discover it. At the media library at 3 p.m. Information: 04.71.59.59.10.
Yssingeaux. As part of the end-of-year activities: puzzle game in the city center, from 8 years old, free without registration (per team of 4 to 6 people). With departures from the Dorcas room. From 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday December 29
Balls, games, tea dances
Siaugues-Sainte-Marie. Loto organized by FC Siaugues. In the P'tites Canailles room. 3 p.m.
Hiking and strolling
The Estables. Step by step… Winter: snowshoe hiking in the Mézenc massif, by reservation. Departure from the Tourist Office at 2 p.m. Information: 07.68.06.82.81.
Occasional activities
Beauzac. Amusement park: inflatable structures, wooden games. In the multipurpose room, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: 04.71.61.50.74.
Felines. Exhibition of the crèche created by Georges Perru and Jacky Martin. At church.
Freycenet-la-Cuche. Christmas crib. In the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Le Puy-en-Velay. Games organized by the Fuseaux d’or club, with a participation of 1 euro. At the Citizenship House. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: 04.71.02.86.41
The Christmas ice rink. Place du Breuil.
Escape game: the treasure of the Berline. At the Crozatier museum (registration required).
Land of giants: “Marmot Mission”. At the Saint-Alexis digital chapel.
As part of the end-of-year events, mascot strolls. At the Christmas Market, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Exhibitions among others
Cheerful. Painting exhibition by Dominique Py: Iconic nature of Haute-Loire, until January 3. At the La Coccinelle association café. Information: 06.86.59.61.22.
Bas-en-Basset. Exhibitions of paintings, photos, stained glass, sculptures and lighting, until January 12. At the Petite Galerie, rue du Commerce, meet the artists on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Chadrac. The Barouf “La Mezza” exhibitions: Alain Berger (painting) and Bénédicte Gravoin (photos) until February 4. At the Couveuse, Maison pour Tous. Information: 04.71.05.40.99.
The Barouf “Mur-mur” exhibitions: Aurélie Lozano “Tais moi pas” (mixed technique), until February 7, 2025. At the Couveuse, Maison pour Tous. Information: 04.71.05.40.99.
Le Chambon-sur-Lignon. Landscape of day and night by Pascal Lombard. At the Arbre Vagabond, locality Cheyne, from 11 a.m. from Friday to Monday.
Sasha Zanko, tinning and brassware until December 31. At the Arbre Vagabond, locality Cheyne, from 11 a.m. from Friday to Monday. Information: 04.71.59.22.00.
Craponne-sur-Arzon. Historical Society exhibition, until March 8. At the Maison de la Voûte, rue des Voûtes. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Espaly-Saint-Marcel. Exhibition of relief engraving by Cléa Broucke until January 25. At the media library. Information: 04.71.07.94.60.
Le Puy-en-Velay. History(s) of sports in Haute-Loire: looks at the evolution of sporting practice, from the 19th century to the 1950s, until January 17, 2025. At the Departmental Archives, during opening hours. Information: 04.71.02.81.19.
Across the fields: modernity and rurality in the Pompidou center collection, until January 5, 2025: guided tours 7 days a week at 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. At the Crozatier museum.
Transmission: Nicole Chevrier, visual artist and Dominique Galland, photographer. In the old hall of the Crozatier museum.
Water, source of heritage. On the gates of the Henri-Vinay garden.
Permanent exhibition: Dentelles du Puy? From cliché to modernity. At the Crozatier Museum, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (except 24 and 31/12: 5 p.m. – Closed Tuesdays outside school holidays zone A).
The workshop at 8 is having its Christmas market, until December 31. At L'Atelier du 8, Associative Gallery, 8 rue Chèvrerie. Information: 06.27.69.69.56.
Travel and history of Norway: exhibition of photographs by Mattis Légé, until January 8. At L'Atelier du 8, Associative Gallery, 8 rue Chèvrerie. Information: 06.27.69.69.56.
Saint-Romain-Lachalm. Exhibition made up of 52 portraits of famous women, each in their own field: female aviators, chemists, engineers, chefs, actresses, writers, athletes, lawyers, etc…. In town hall during opening hours.
Sainte-Sigolene. Watercolor botanical rebirths until January 25. At the media library, every day. Information: 04.71.66.13.07.
