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Did you know that letters to Santa Claus arrive in Libourne? And yes ! The brave man knows the Gironde very well, moreover before preparing his tour, he reveals to you (with the help of the editorial staff of course) his favorite Christmas markets in the Gironde.

À Bordeaux, it takes its marks

On the Tourny alleys, a stone's throw from the Grand Théâtre, Santa Claus has his quarters. Local creators and artisans also took their place. In a festive atmosphere, we savor the magic of Christmas. Children can enjoy hands-on creative workshops and even prepare their letter from Santa Claus. The basics of Christmas, wooden chalets, pretzels and hot chestnuts are always present to make us melt like snow in the sun.

Every day from 11 a.m. to 20 p.m. 
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© Cloé Toudot Fuentes (Gironde Tourism)
© Cloé Toudot Fuentes (Gironde Tourism)

In South-Gironde, in Grignols, Santa Claus is enjoying himself

The Fair of Capons de Grignols is exhibited under the hall, Father Christmas loves to walk there. Was he hiding in one of the brotherhoods? You have to find it ! For this day, the brotherhoods of the Capons displaying their most beautiful banners come to attend the mass for the blessing of the King of the day: the capon! An unmissable market in the South Gironde which deserves all your attention with, in addition, bandas and meals on site. 

Sunday December 18 from 9 a.m. to 18 p.m.
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À Monsegur, Santa Claus gives voice

While the parents stroll down the aisles under the large central hall of the bastide, well-behaved children are entitled to sweets at snack time. After a few purchases on the market, on December 18, a big one on the Disney fairyland theme awaits you. As for Santa Claus, he walks around, we are told, under the hall for a few photo shoots. It is even possible that he lends his voice to the Gospel concert the day before his tour. 

From December 17 to 24 from 10 a.m. to 20 p.m. with evening openings until 23 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
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Castelmoron-d'Albret, Santa's favourite. 

He loves (and so do we) the Christmas market around the Halle in the fortified medieval village, which for the occasion becomes “the village of nativity scenes” for a day, with candle lighting at nightfall. Magical atmosphere guaranteed! 

Sunday December 18 from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
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In Libourne, it's merry-go-round before the tour! 

The Libourne Christmas market is spectacular. Street arts enchant Santa Claus, he never tires of watching the groups strolling and following one another every Sunday at 17 p.m. on the main square with musical and theatrical entertainment. It even seems that he sometimes takes a little height in the Ferris wheel to better see this magnificent spectacle.  

Every day until December 31 from 15 p.m. to 19 p.m. 
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À Saint-André-de-Cubzac, he fills his basket 

On Fridays 23 and 30 December, the Champ de Foire market in Saint-André-de-Cubzac, whose reputation is well established, is adorned with its most beautiful festive stands. Santa Claus has already planned to go there to stock up on food to gain strength for his distribution. 

Fridays December 23 and 30 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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In the Médoc, it runs Lesparre-Médoc

When Father Christmas is passing through the Médoc, he is not kidding: Horse-drawn carriage rides, Christmas carols, concerts, toboggan run, ice rink, night market, open-air cinema... From December 16 to 19, it's here let it happen!

From December 16 to 19.
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He takes advantage of the fresh air in La-Teste-de-Buch before the delivery of the gifts

From a reliable source, Santa Claus arrives at the oyster port, at the very beginning of the afternoon on Saturday, December 17. 14:15 p.m. to be precise, because here we do not laugh with the tide times. The Christmas village, with many stalls of local craftsmen, awaits you. And for the more adventurous, head to the ice rink for a few laps! 

From December 10 to December 31
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Arcachon basin © David Remazeilles (Gironde Tourism)

He takes full eyes in Andernos-les-Bains 

Here, Santa Claus is not hiding at all and we celebrate him on Saturday 17 December with fanfare and music, mazette! Is that him over there on stilts?! 🙂 

From December 10 to December 31
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So there's only one thing left to do, put on your coat and run to meet Santa Claus!

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