The programme for Christmas 2023 in Vannes
We have listed a number of events and events in Vannes organised over the 2023 festive season in Brittany.
Christmas in Vannes - Best Western Vannes centre
Illuminations in Vannes
The Ferris Wheel
From December 7 to January 7, from 10am to 11pm, a wonderful experience awaits you at the Port of Vannes: the Ferris Wheel. An exceptional view of the city of Vannes with its festive illuminations is offered to you from the Ferris Wheel, which will be located on the port esplanade. Prices: Children: €5 / Adults: €6
Father Christmas arrives in Vannes
From 16 to 24 December from 5pm to 6pm (23 and 24 at 4pm) Father Christmas and his elves stroll through Vannes town centre.
On Sunday 17 December at 3.30pm, the long-awaited Father Christmas will disembark at Vannes harbour. He will then wander through the streets of the town centre, making a number of stops in his horse-drawn carriage. (We've been told that Santa will certainly be handing out sweets to the children!) There will be plenty of entertainment surrounding the event.
Christmas Market in Vannes
Santa's letterbox in Vannes and drawing competition
Giant Bubbles in Vannes
On Wednesday 6 December 2023, between 2pm and 7pm, an extraordinary soap bubble artist will wander through the city centre. An experience for all the family!
Various events in Vannes from 15 December to 7 January 2024
- Place Maurice Marchais (Hôtel de Ville)
From 17 December to 7 January, from 5.30pm to 10pm, it's time for Illuminated Christmas, the city of light for young and old, with a huge LED Christmas tree in Place Maurice Marchais and a wonderful mapping display on the façade of Saint-Yves Chapel. 24, 25, 31 December and 1 January: all-night mapping. On 23, 30 December and 6 January, mapping from 8pm to 10pm. Events organised by the City of Vannes.
Also on the Place Maurice Marchais, gourmet chalets await you (a 5-minute walk from the hotel). Chocolate, mulled wine, coffee, tea...
And also Santa's Chalet from 5pm to 7pm: Meet Santa, creative activities with PetitPoi's Imaginarium and a "Letter to Santa" workshop.
- City centre
Meet the locomotive of hot chestnuts in the squares of the hyper-centre. Cornets offered by your kind-hearted shopkeepers, from 20 to 23 December from 3pm to 7pm and on 24 December from 11am to 3pm.
Christmas concert in Vannes
Best Western Vannes centre-ville, the ideal hotel for discovering Vannes
You can walk to the Place Maurice Marchais, where the famous ice rink is located, in less than 5 minutes.
The city of Vannes, decked out in its finest decorations and lights, will be transporting you into the magic of Christmas for a fortnight. Skate, listen, taste, play... !
Christmas parking in Vannes: From 1 to 31 December 2023, from 5pm to 7pm, you can park for free in the streets and car parks managed by the city.
The whole team at our hotel wishes you a very happy festive season!
