Fontenay-le-Comte organises its traditional Christmas Market. Right in the centre of town, close to the main shopping streets and in a pleasant setting along the Quai Poëy d'Avant, this event is a growing success and welcomes many visitors every year.
With Father Christmas arriving in a boat and his fireworks display, the market is a must-see event at the end of the year. There's plenty of entertainment, craft sales and live entertainment.
In the heart of the town, on the banks of the Vendée, come and discover the craftspeople, producers and traders set up in the chalets between the Quai Poëy d'Avant and the Place de la Bascule.
Friday 19 December: Christmas market from 5pm to 9pm
Highlights:
- 6.30pm - 8pm: Cie Remue Ménage strolls through the streets of the town centre and the Christmas Market
Saturday 20 December: Christmas Market from 10am to 9pm
Important information: Santa's arrival postponed
Initially scheduled for Saturday, Santa's arrival has been postponed to Sunday at 6pm.
Why this postponement? To enable Father Christmas to spend the whole day at the Market and then join the VFF players at La Beaujoire to cheer them on!
Highlights :
- 11.30 am and 2.30 pm: the Dukes of Arms
- 3.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m.: the illuminated white stilt walkers
Sunday 21 December: Christmas market from 10am to 7pm
- 2.30pm and 4.30pm: Batt mobile
- 3.30pm and 5.30pm: Fanfare Noël au balcon
- 6pm: Arrival of Father Christmas and fireworks display
Catering on site, 85 craftsmen and traders (see PDF)
Saturday and Sunday: horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Father Christmas
In the heart of the town, on the banks of the Vendée, come and discover the craftspeople, producers and traders set up in the chalets between the Quai Poëy d'Avant and the Place de la Bascule.
Friday 19 December: Christmas market from 5pm to 9pm
Highlights:
- 6.30pm - 8pm: Cie Remue Ménage strolls through the streets of the town centre and the Christmas Market
Saturday 20 December: Christmas Market from 10am to 9pm
Important information: Santa's arrival postponed
Initially scheduled for Saturday, Santa's arrival has been postponed to Sunday at 6pm.
Why this postponement? To enable Father Christmas to spend the whole day at the Market and then join the VFF players at La Beaujoire to cheer them on!
Highlights :
- 11.30 am and 2.30 pm: the Dukes of Arms
- 3.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m.: the illuminated white stilt walkers
Sunday 21 December: Christmas market from 10am to 7pm
- 2.30pm and 4.30pm: Batt mobile
- 3.30pm and 5.30pm: Fanfare Noël au balcon
- 6pm: Arrival of Father Christmas and fireworks display
Catering on site, 85 craftsmen and traders (see PDF)
Saturday and Sunday: horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Father Christmas