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It’s big, it’s bright and it’s back: the Village de Noël in le Barcarès
23rd November 2024 - 5th January 2025
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It’s big, it’s bright and it’s back: the Village de Noël in le Barcarès
| Following the big blaze that struck the Christmas market just before opening week, Santa’s little helpers have been working overtime to restore the festive spirit. And good news… the big opening is now scheduled for Saturday 23rd November, just one week late! Bravo les lutins! |
Have you been good this year? Even if you have been just a little bit naughty, Le Barcarès Village de Noël is right up there with some of the most well known and exciting Christmas markets in France with festive delights and enchanted attractions at every turn. So why not treat yourself?
This winter feast gets better and better every year making the Village de Noël more than just a market; a veritable Christmas tradition!
For 25 years, visitors have been flocking from all over France and Catalonia, discovering festive delights and enchanted attractions at every turn.
Originally in the centre of the village, in 2018 the market moved to the gardens of the Lydia, meaning there’s even more magic on offer!
The alleys lined with small wooden chalets offer a warm atmosphere and great gift ideas for the whole family.
No need to head for the mountains to enter an enchanting winter wonderland. It’s right here by the beach, at the foot of the iconic steamship, Lydia, dressed up in her finest, surrounded by ice rinks, a mountain village, labyrinth, ice slide, magical, mythical creatures….
The exciting extravaganza continues until mid-January, so if you haven’t made plans for New Year’s Eve yet, there’s an idea to welcome in 2025.
With a designer market, torchlit parades, bars and restaurants open til late and firework displays…it’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!
FOR MORE INFO
Office de Tourisme : 04 68 86 16 56
Website: www.noelbarcares.com
Le Lydia
This 1931-built, 100 metre Steamship is beached in the sands of Le Barcarès, serving as part of the resort – with spa, nightclub, bars, restaurants, etc. since June 1967.
Originally providing an Australian coastal passenger service, she was withdrawn in 1955 and was used for travel from Marseilles to Egypt via Italy and Greece.
Refitted to carry 460 passengers, she was laid up at Piraeus. Her engines were removed and she was towed to Le Barcarès where a special basin was cut into the sands and filled in, making her a permanent fixture in the Mediterranean resort.
