The magic of Christmas and the festive season
Enjoy the magic of Christmas and the festive season in the Pays d'Ancenis.
The magic of the end-of-year festivities is taking hold in the Pays d'Ancenis! Whether you're in the mood to stroll through a Christmas market to fill Santa's sack with authentic, local gifts, enjoy a feast or dance the night away, the Pays d'Ancenis promises you an unforgettable festive season.
Christmas entertainment
Fill Santa's sack with local crafts or enjoy the Christmas markets and events that light up the towns and villages of the Pays d'Ancenis. Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas with decorated chalets and events in many of the towns and villages of the Pays d'Ancenis.
- Father Christmas will be on hand to take unforgettable photos with the children.
- Concerts and entertainment: choirs, magical shows and games for all ages.
- Illuminations and fireworks for magical evenings.
- Lantern-lit walks, mulled wine and festive moments for a trip to the heart of tradition.
- Christmas tree sales, creative workshops and even pony rides.
Discover the magical Christmas programme in the Pays d'Ancenis!
Enjoy a unique market in Oudon, where the medieval castle will be opening its doors for the last time this year, a lantern-lit walk to the Piné lake in Les Vallons-de-l'Erdre, a concert in Pannecé or a musical light show in Ingrandes-le-Fresne-sur-Loire.
Find out about all the events taking place during the festive season
To make sure you don't miss any of these unforgettable events, download our full programme in PDF format! You'll find all the dates, locations and details of the events that will make this a great time to share and enjoy.
Where can you treat yourself during the festive season?
Some restaurateurs have concocted delicious menus to delight your taste buds and impress your guests during the festive season.
- Le Preti in Ancenis-Saint-Géréon
- La Table du Pêcheur in Ancenis-Saint-Géréon
- L'Entr'potes in Ancenis-Saint-Géréon
- La Toile à Beurre in Ancenis-Saint-Géréon
- L'Auberge du Tire Bouchon in Couffé
- Le 7 de Table in Mésanger
- Le Petit Pêcheur in Loireauxence (Varades)
Book your delicacies to make your celebrations even more special!
- Le P'tit CouVair caterer in Vair-sur-Loire (Anetz)
- Le 850 in Ligné
- Le Chalet in Les Vallons-de-l'Erdre (Saint-Mars-la-Jaille)
- L'Escargot des Vallons in Les Vallons-de-l'Erdre (Freigné)
- Bêle et Pépin du Cellier
- La Cabane à Fromage in Ancenis-Saint-Géréon
- Le Clos du Cellier in Le Cellier
- Le Lion d'Or at Ingrandes-le-Fresne-sur-Loire.
- O'Délices in Ingrandes-le-Fresne-sur-Loire
- La Villa St Germain in Oudon
- Le Sympa Thi in Le Pin
- Les Terrasses de Bel Air in Vair-sur-Loire (Saint-Herblon)
- The flavours of Noémie.fr
Celebrate New Year's Eve
Celebrate New Year's Eve in a festive atmosphere by attending one of the parties organised in the region. Share an unforgettable moment by taking part in one of the festive evenings organised in the Pays d'Ancenis.
Need information or help preparing your visits?
Contact us and let us guide you through the magic of Christmas in the Pays d'Ancenis!
ESPACE TOURISME & LOISIRS
103 rue des Douves, 44150 ANCENIS-SAINT-GÉRÉON
tourisme@pays-ancenis.com
02 40 83 07 44