Noël en Bastide : Programme 2024

Epicenter of all these festivities: the Notre Dame Square.

Program concocted in conjunction with numerous associations and traders, by the commune of Villefranche-de-Rouergue.

Christmas market

From December 6 to 31 – 10 a.m. to 20 p.m. (Open late until 22 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays): a dozen decorated chalets offering handcrafted objects, gift ideas and original decor, products to savor for the holidays.

Rink

From November 29, every day from 11 a.m. to 20 p.m. (open until 22 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays): a real ice rink to enjoy the joys of skating with family or friends.

3€/half hour and 5€/hour. Skate rental included.

Santa Claus' Descent

Sunday, December 22 at 16 a.m.

Childish merry-go-round

Decorated on the theme of Christmas, from December 6 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. And Monday and Tuesday December 23 and 24.

Workshops for young people around Christmas

Games and makeup stands in the former Star Jouets store, run by young people from the Maison des Jeunes Citoyens.

Free entry and no reservation. Workshop at free price. Wednesday 11 and 18 December, Saturday 14 and 21 December, Monday 23 (14 p.m.-18 p.m.) and Tuesday 24 December (12 p.m.-16 p.m.).

Greeting card workshops December 11 and 12

Wooden chalets Saturday 14 and Monday 23 December

Shortbread decorations Wednesday 18 and Tuesday 24 December

Christmas for Traders

Saturday 14, Sunday 15, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 December

• Photo booth with Santa Claus 10:30 a.m.-13 p.m. 15 p.m.-18 p.m.

• Magical parade with around ten characters in the shopping streets 16 p.m.-19 p.m.

• Makeup stand 15 p.m.-18 p.m. (December 14 and 15)