Come and celebrate St Nicholas’ Day in a warm and festive atmosphere.
Stroll amongst the chalets at the Christmas market and enjoy a host of activities for young and old alike throughout the weekend: music, street performances, and meet-and-greets with Saint Nicholas and Père Fouettard…
Programme:
Saturday:
9.00 am: a musical welcome with the Tahar Tag’l brass band, accompanied by coffee and pastries
Opening of the Christmas Market.
4.30 pm: switching on of the Christmas lights by the Mayor of Saint-Chaffrey
5.00 pm: musical and illuminated street parade ‘Margouillats Sunrise Shake your Body’.
5.30 pm: entertainment with the Tahar Tag’l brass band
Sunday:
9.00 am: opening of the Christmas Market with music from the Tahar Tag’l brass band
4.00 pm: arrival by horse-drawn carriage of Saint Nicholas and Père Fouettard, accompanied by the brass band
Monday & Tuesday:
9.00 am – 7.00 pm: Christmas Market open
4.30 pm: musical entertainment with the brass band – Place du Téléphérique and Allée des Boutiques
Opening period
From Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December 2026 between 9 am and 7 pm.