...from 5 December 2008 to 4 January 2009!

The Christmas Magic: Join in the festivities on 5 December when the town switches on its Christmas lights and get a taster of things to come by enjoying a selection of traditional sweets such as Barbe à papa, gaufres and marrons grillés.

In addition, there is nothing like taking a horse carriage ride around the town to truly appreciate the magic of season and enjoy the Christmas lights and decorations.

 

© Pascal Maillet-Contoz - Touquet Tourisme
Visual - Agence Arteak

Once upon a Time in Le Touquet...
Discover for the first time or revisit, the magical fairytales written by Perrault, Andersen and Hoffman… Storytellers dressed in costumes will circulate around the town centre re-telling stories, some familiar and some perhaps less known.

Sand Sculpture at Christmas!
For those of you who would like to see something different this Christmas then why not visit the sand sculptures located at the Palais de l’Europe and at the bottom of St Jean Street.

 

© Pascal Maillet-Contoz - Touquet Tourisme
Visual - Agence Arteak

• Visit Santa’s Grotto and have your photo taken with Father Christmas and don’t forget to post your Christmas wish list
• Relax and take a break from the Christmas rush with a wander through the Enchanted Forest!
• Or have fun and take part in a wide range of activities via the many colourful stalls which make up the market.
• If you have energy to burn then practice your triple salko, or a simply enjoy a glide around one of France’s largest ice rinks.
• For children and teenagers there is additional activity on 27 December in the rue St. Jean including pedal car racing and a range of absorbing workshops!

Christmas/Holiday Shopping:

Finally, for the serious shopper the shops in the town have extended opening hours and will remain open until 8pm on the following days:-

13 December
19 December
20 December
26 December
27 December

Make Christmas shopping more fun this year!