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It’s big, it’s bright and it’s back: the Village de Noël in le Barcarès
18th November 2023 - 7th January 2024
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It’s big, it’s bright and it’s back: the Village de Noël in le Barcarès
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 over 20 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 2024.
With a designer market, torchlit parades, bars and restaurants open til late and firework displays…it’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!
DON’T MISS
Friday 1st December, 10.30pm – Kick off the veritable count down with a grand musical firework display
Wednesday 6th December, 3.30pm – 6pm – See the big man himself as part of Saint Nicholas’ grand parade
Saturday 23rd December – The great Noël parade gets the festivities underway
Sunday 31st December – Welcome in the new year with a village-wide celebration and fireworks at midnight
| There will also be fireworks every Friday in December and parades every Wednesday and weekend before the school hols, and everyday during the school hols. |
NEW THIS YEAR
Christmas rides and workshops designed for toddlers!
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.
