What to do in Angers during the Christmas holidays?

The Angers.Villactu.fr editorial team has selected ideas for outings for you for your end-of-year holidays in Angers and its surroundings.

Culture

From December 26 to 29, 2024, Serrant Castle offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere at the castle, decorated for the occasion. Free tour of the decorated rooms with access to the library, illuminations and family treasure hunt. Free up to 7 years old, €5.50 from 8 to 15 years old, €10 for adults. Online ticketing.

On December 26, 30 and 31, 2024, Destination Angers organizes visits to the Grand Théâtre du Ralliement. Price: €7. Online ticketing.

On Saturday January 4, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., discover Angers, from the Middle Ages to the present day, by walking the streets of the city accompanied by a guide. Full price: €7. Online ticketing.

Until January 5, 2025, the “Aubusson new generation” exhibition is visible at the Jean-Lurçat museum. The latter hosts the Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie for an exhibition focused on contemporary creation. Full price: €6.

In October 2023, the city of Angers received, from Liliane and Jean-Pierre Léveilley, a donation of 324 items which enrich the collections of museums and libraries. The exhibition at the Pincé museum, visible until January 5, 2025, presents a selection of ancient and non-European works and objects from this donation. Full price: €4.

Until January 4, 2025, the Repaire Urbain is hosting the “10 years of transformation” exhibition which looks back in images on the major developments in the city of Angers. An interactive 360° view of the city, as well as a large timeline, allow you to see these developments in detail. FREE ENTRANCE.

On Saturday, December 28, from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Les Arthurs company presents the show “Venice under the snow” at the Convention Center. Prices from €22 to €31.20. Online ticketing.

On Saturday, December 28 from 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 4:30 p.m., then 8 p.m., the Sophie company presents the show “Mission Florimont” at the Chanzy theater. Prices from €15 to €31. Online ticketing.

The Angers Comedy Club celebrates its New Year's Eve on December 30 and 31, 2024 in the company of many comedians. Price: €15. Online ticketing.

Hobbies

Until January 5, 2025, the Franco-Italian circus of the Beautour family is set up at Place François Mitterrand for a series of performances. Prices: €12 and €18, free for children under 3 years old. Reservations: 07 86 25 27 45 or between 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the entrance.

The Monplaisir municipal library is offering a workshop on January 3, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. to learn how to make your own game using 3D printing. All audiences from 11 years old. Free. Reservation at 02 41 60 10 60.

Youth

During the Christmas holidays, the Château d'Angers offers activities for young people. On December 26 and 27, 2024 (from 5 years old), time for an atypical conference on the history of dragons. On January 2 and 3, 2025, two artists from the Gueule de Loup company will take a break at the castle to share the stories of their journey (from 6 years old). More information on the Château d'Angers website.

The ak warehouse company will perform a plastic and choreographic performance on Friday, December 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Jean-Lurçat museum (from 2 years old). From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., a parent-child workshop will be an opportunity to learn how to weave (from 4 years old). Prices: €5 child and €7 adult. Reservation recommended. Telephone: 02 41 05 38 38.

Sports

This Monday, December 30, the Dukes of Angers welcome Briançon to the Iceparc from 8:30 p.m. Online ticketing.

On Sunday January 5, 2025 at 3 p.m., Angers SCO hosts the Brest team at the Raymond Kopa stadium. Online ticketing.

But also…

This Friday, December 27, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Destination Angers invites you to discover, during an urban tour, some of the achievements that over the past 10 years have transformed the city of Angers. Price: €7. Online ticketing.

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