The Christmas Village – Place de France – 2025

From December 19th to 28th: ​​travel to the Canadian Far North!

December 19 to 28, 2025
From 11:00 AM to 21:30 PM in the city center
Except for December 19th from 12pm (food area and funfair)
December 24th: from 11am to 17pm
December 25th: the village will be closed
Sunday, December 28: from 11 a.m. to 20 p.m.

Get ready for a magical and enchanting Christmas! This year, the Mandelieu Christmas Village invites you to immerse yourself in the warm and authentic atmosphere of the Canadian Far North. Between twinkling lights, delicious aromas, and festive entertainment, let yourself be swept away on a true winter journey!
A delightful dining area: indulge in the delights of our 10 gourmet chalets, where sweet and savory specialties will tantalize every taste bud. And a major new addition this year: the famous Canadian Sugar Shack, where you can discover traditional maple treats in a friendly, musical atmosphere.

19 December
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE INAUGURATION
- 18:30 p.m.: Swing'n Show X Cie Haut Perché Parade
- 19:00 PM: Mascot Parade
- 8 p.m.: Christmas Concert. Six artists will present songs straight from Canada and beyond. Nearly two hours of entertainment and guaranteed good cheer for the whole family!

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 December
12:30 PM: Mascots
16:00 PM: Cie Souhka - The Christmas Circus (Saturday) and Santa's Sleigh (Sunday)

Tuesday December 23
19:30 pm: Christmas Choir "The Southern Choir"

Wednesday 24 December XNUMX
15:00 PM: Mascots
16:00 PM: Santa's Brigades (NKP Prod)

APEROS LIVE – from 19:30 p.m. to 21 p.m.
With family or friends, come and delight your taste buds and discover our gourmet chalets filled with savory and sweet treats and enjoy live aperitifs in a friendly and musical atmosphere.

Saturday 20th: Bagasso - Latino
Sunday 21: Mike and Kathy - Saxophone and vocals - Covers of pop/rock hits
Monday 22nd: The Triad - A recap of the greatest hits of the 80s/90s
Friday 26th: Benjamin Mathieu - Flamenco/pop
Saturday 27th: Merry Mood – Pop/rock cover versions
Sunday 28 (17 p.m. -20 p.m.): DJ Kailly Jensen – Afro Tech House

SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE
Come and meet Santa Claus and his elves in their magical and enchanting chalets.

* Santa's Chalet
Meetings with Santa Claus
Good children will have the chance to meet Santa Claus and give him their wish lists, as well as share their little secrets. Parents can capture this moment with lovely photos.
December 19th: from 17pm to 18:30pm
From December 20th to 23rd: from 14:30 pm to 19:30 pm
December 24th: from 14:30 pm to 17:00 pm


* Makeup workshops
The elves will offer a face-painting workshop to transform children's faces into little reindeer, elves, and other princesses.
From December 26th to 28th, from 14:30 pm to 19:30 pm

* ELF CHALET
Creative Workshops: The elves invite children to share a magical moment at the creative workshops, making their own Christmas decorations and taking home a unique souvenir.
From December 19th to 28th, from 14:30 pm to 19:30 pm (December 24th from 14:30 pm to 16:00 pm)

* Culinary workshops: Become a real little chef of the North Pole by preparing delicious treats and discovering the elves' favorite recipes
From December 19th to 28th, from 11:00 pm to 13:00 pm

* Christmas Story Time: Santa's elf invites children to settle down and listen to Christmas stories full of dreams and magic.
From December 26th to 28th, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

* THE CANADIAN SUGAR SHACK
The Canadian Sugar Shack will come to life thanks to the Canadian lumberjack who will tell stories and prepare the maple syrup to be enjoyed around the campfire, the "snow taffy", the famous hot maple syrup lollipop on the ice.
From December 20th to 28th, from 13:00 pm to 19:30 pm (December 24th from 13:00 pm to 16:00 pm)
From 14:30 p.m. to 19:30 p.m.: The musicians will perform live songs on the theme of Christmas and Canada.

* ROLLERBLADE
Guaranteed fun and laughter! Young and old are invited to put on their roller skates and come glide on the track in a festive and musical atmosphere.

Open to the public every day from 11am to 20:30pm, except:
• December 19 from 17 p.m. to 21:30 p.m.
• December 24th from 11am to 17pm
• December 25 (closed)
• December 28th from 11am to 20pm
Single price: €6 for 1 hour (skate rental and safety kits included)
Beyond one hour: €10

* FUNFAIR
Rides and attractions will be set up in the square from December 19, 2025 to January 3, 2026, much to the delight of children! The trampoline, duck fishing, large maze, carousel, and the American Convoy await them in large numbers.

Visitor information
Free access. Boulevard des Ecureuils will be closed for the weekly market.
December 17, 24 and 31, 2025