Leaving from the tourist office in Bagnoles de l'Orne Normandie, minibus outings visit the illuminated villages on 5, 6, 12 and 13 December 2026, with mulled wine and small treats along the way. Departure at 4.30pm on 5 December. Places are limited and the vehicle is not wheelchair accessible. €25.

5 December 2026 – 13 December 2026

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Cabourg Christmas Lights

Cabourg(14)

From 27 November 2026 to 18 January 2027, Cabourg lights up its streets and landmark sites for Christmas.

27 November 2026 – 18 January 2027

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Bretoncelles Christmas Show

Bretoncelles(61)

The town of Bretoncelles and the Halem Théâtre association stage a Christmas show at the village hall on Tuesday 15 December 2026, from 2pm.

15 December 2026 – 15 December 2026

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The Mouse Who Dreamed of Meeting Santa Claus: Musical Readings

Coutances(50)

At the Coutances library on 12 December 2026 at 11am, musical readings tell of a mouse setting off to meet Santa Claus, read by Laure Legraverand with Nicolas Raoult on keyboard and Fabien Joubert on double bass. Booking is required.

12 December 2026 – 12 December 2026

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Christmas Around the World with the Le Cénacle Vocal Ensemble

Deauville(14)

On 19 December 2026 at 3.30pm at Les Franciscaines in Deauville, the vocal quartet Le Cénacle sings Advent and Christmas across Europe and the Americas, from early works to contemporary arrangements.

19 December 2026 – 19 December 2026

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Les Emmitou'Flers Christmas Festivities

Flers(61)

From 28 November to 30 December 2026, the town of Flers stages Les Emmitou'Flers, its Christmas festivities in the town centre around place Saint-Germain, with lights and shows.

28 November 2026 – 30 December 2026

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Bacqueville-en-Caux Christmas craft workshops

Bacqueville-en-Caux(76)

Two free creative sessions for children aged 6 to 9.

2 December 2026 – 5 December 2026

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“Les p’tites zoreilles” Christmas Storytelling

Coutances(50)

Coutances library devotes a session of its “Les p'tites zoreilles” storytelling to Christmas on Saturday 5 December 2026 at 11am. The reading is aimed at the very youngest, from birth to age three. No price is given on the listing.

5 December 2026 – 5 December 2026

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Advent Calendar Workshop in Gavray-sur-Sienne

Gavray-sur-Sienne(50)

Familles Rurales in Gavray-sur-Sienne runs an Advent calendar workshop over two separate sessions, on Wednesday 25 November and Wednesday 2 December 2026, each starting at 2pm. Each session is announced at 5 euros per child.

25 November 2026 – 2 December 2026

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Children’s Christmas Decoration Workshop in Honfleur

Honfleur(14)

Florence Ruff welcomes children aged 6 to 14 at 25 rue des Capucins in Honfleur on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 10am. Each child paints and personalises an ornament to hang on the tree. The workshop is announced at 25 euros per child.

25 November 2026 – 25 November 2026

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Incheville Christmas Party – SOS Père Noël

Incheville(76)

The Jacques-Anquetil sports hall in Incheville hosts the village Christmas party on Saturday 12 December 2026 at 3.45pm, with the show “SOS Père Noël”. Entry is announced free for everyone; drinks and crêpes sold on site are not.

12 December 2026 – 12 December 2026

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Scandinavian Tales and Torchlight Walk at La Lucerne Abbey

La Lucerne-d’Outremer(50)

La Lucerne abbey offers an hour of Scandinavian tales and legends by the fireside on Saturday 26 December 2026 at 4pm, told by guide Simon Tasset. A torchlight walk follows, with a supplement for the torch. Booking is required and the exact prices should be checked with the organiser.

26 December 2026 – 26 December 2026

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Le Bocasse Christmas Market

Le Bocasse(76)

The ASCEB association holds the Le Bocasse Christmas market at the Espace Boval on Friday 27 November 2026, from 3pm onwards. The pieces on show are made by local craftspeople and by children from the village; a bar and food are served.

27 November 2026 – 27 November 2026

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Christmas at the Château de Canon

Mézidon Vallée d’Auge(14)

The Château de Canon opens for Christmas from 19 to 31 December 2026, from 2pm to 7pm with last entry at 6pm, except on 24 December when it closes at 5pm; the estate is closed on 25 December. The decorated château is presented as a family visit, and the organiser says the detailed programme will be published shortly. Admission is 12 euros for adults and 7 euros for young people aged 3 to 18 without the show, and 14 and 9 euros with the show depending on the date; under-threes go free and the family ticket costs 40 euros.

19 December 2026 – 31 December 2026

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Christmas Legends Walk and Lantern Making

Montfiquet(14)

The Maison de la Forêt in Montfiquet gathers families on Saturday 28 November 2026 at 2.30pm around the tales and beliefs that surround the winter forest. Everyone then makes a Christmas lantern to take home. Booking is required; 7 euros for an adult and 4 euros for a child aged 4 to 12.

28 November 2026 – 28 November 2026

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Moutiers-au-Perche Christmas Carol Concert

Moutiers-au-Perche(61)

The association Orgue et Patrimoine Monastériens fills the church of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Harou in Moutiers-au-Perche on Saturday 12 December 2026 at 5pm with a concert of Christmas carols. No price is given on the listing.

12 December 2026 – 12 December 2026

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Party Ludo – Waiting for Christmas

Périers(50)

The Périers toy library opens its “Party Ludo” for Christmas on Saturday 28 November 2026, with games and Christmas crafts for families. It is free and open to members and non-members alike; the snack is shared and everyone may bring something.

28 November 2026 – 28 November 2026

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Christmas Parade – La Parade amoureuse

Pont-l’Évêque(14)

Compagnie Remue Ménage brings “La Parade amoureuse” to Pont-l'Évêque on Friday 11 December 2026 at 6.30pm, place du Maréchal Foch. Giant dancing stags and hinds move through the town centre and traffic is closed for the parade.

11 December 2026 – 11 December 2026

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Illuminated Tractors and Christmas Fireworks

Pont-l’Évêque(14)

The Jeunes Agriculteurs drive their illuminated tractors through Pont-l'Évêque on Saturday 12 December 2026: departure at 5.30pm from place Saint-Melaine, a stop at the Christmas market at 6pm, then fireworks at 7.30pm in the Hunières meadow behind the town hall. The fireworks are offered by the town and the evening is announced for families.

12 December 2026 – 12 December 2026

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Christmas Reading and Crafts in Roncey

Roncey(50)

Roncey library welcomes children from the age of three on Wednesday 16 December 2026 at 3pm. Christmas stories are read before hands-on craft activities. No price is given on the listing.

16 December 2026 – 16 December 2026

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Natural Christmas Decorations for Families

Saint-Cyr-la-Rosière(61)

The Écomusée du Perche, at the Sainte-Gauburge priory, invites families on Sunday 6 December 2026 at 2.30pm to make a wreath from natural materials and a small wicker tree. Booking is required; no price is given on the listing.

6 December 2026 – 6 December 2026

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Adults’ Course: Natural Christmas Decorations

Saint-Cyr-la-Rosière(61)

The Écomusée du Perche reserves a course in natural Christmas decorations for adults on Saturday 5 December 2026 at 2.30pm at the Sainte-Gauburge priory. The programme announces a wreath of natural materials and a small wicker tree, by booking; no price is given on the listing.

5 December 2026 – 5 December 2026

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Saint-Gatien-des-Bois Christmas Lights Switch-On

Saint-Gatien-des-Bois(14)

Saint-Gatien-des-Bois switches on its Christmas lights on Saturday 12 December 2026 in front of the town hall, lighting the tree and the village. A mulled wine stall accompanies the evening. Neither time nor price appears on the listing.

12 December 2026 – 12 December 2026

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Nature Outing – Christmas Decorations

Saint-Laurent-de-Brèvedent(76)

Mathilde and Fanny welcome participants to the La Sittelle base in Saint-Laurent-de-Brèvedent on Saturday 12 December 2026 at 2pm to make Christmas decorations from natural materials only. Registration is required; neither price nor age is given on the listing.

12 December 2026 – 12 December 2026

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Christmas Family Workshop at the Saint-Lô Museum

Saint-Lô(50)

The Saint-Lô museum runs a Christmas family workshop on Sunday 20 December 2026 at 3pm: a tour of the museum comes first, then the children make a Christmas ornament. Booking on 02 33 72 52 55. Tickets are 8 euros for an adult, 5 euros reduced and 2 euros for under-18s.

20 December 2026 – 20 December 2026

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Christmas Family Craft Afternoon

Saint-Sauveur-Villages(50)

The Cœur Battant library in Saint-Sauveur-Villages holds a Christmas craft afternoon for families on Saturday 5 December 2026 at 2pm, from the age of four. The workshops are given over to preparing for the festive season. No price is given on the listing.

5 December 2026 – 5 December 2026

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Touques Christmas Lights Switch-On

Touques(14)

Touques switches on its Christmas lights on Saturday 5 December 2026 at 6.30pm, at place Lemercier. A sound and light show accompanies the lighting of the town's decorations. Hot drinks are offered by the town and handed out by the parents' association.

5 December 2026 – 5 December 2026

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Christmas at the Galerie des Créateurs

Touques(14)

The Galerie des Créateurs in Touques gives Christmas over to craft and decorative pieces from 13 November to 31 December 2026: ceramics, glass, wood, textiles and jewellery. The opening evening is on 14 November at 5pm. Until 14 December the gallery opens Thursday and Friday 3pm–6.30pm, and Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 11am–1pm and 3pm–6.30pm; from 15 December it opens Tuesday to Sunday 11am–1pm and 3pm–6.30pm.

13 November 2026 – 31 December 2026

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Christmas Concert by the Maîtrise de Seine-Maritime

Yvetot(76)

The Maîtrise de Seine-Maritime sings Christmas in Yvetot, rue Pierre-de-Coubertin, on Friday 18 December 2026 at 8.30pm. The concert brings together its children's and adults' choirs, its women's choir, its inclusive choir and the Presto choir, around carols and a varied programme. No price is given on the listing.

18 December 2026 – 18 December 2026

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La Michaudière en Lumières

Juvigny-Val-d’Andaine(61)

Christmas in Juvigny-Val-d’Andaine · La Michaudière : Ferme du Cheval de Trait. Programme: illuminations and self-guided visit.

28 November 2026 – 2 January 2027

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Christmas Market in Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives

Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives(14)

Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives Christmas market: 12–13 December 2026. Practical details are still to be announced.

12 December 2026 – 13 December 2026

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Marché de Noël d’Ézy-sur-Eure

Ézy-sur-Eure(27)

A ten-day Christmas market is announced in Ézy-sur-Eure. Period announced by the source: 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-20.

11 December 2026 – 20 December 2026

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Marché de Noël de l’abbaye de Hambye

Hambye(50)

Local crafts, festive treats and family activities at the abbey. Period announced by the source: 2026-12-04 to 2026-12-06.

4 December 2026 – 6 December 2026

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Sortie nature, Décos de Noël sauvages

Motteville(76)

Make Christmas decorations with natural materials. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-12. The source announces free admission.

12 December 2026 – 12 December 2026

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Décoration naturelle de Noël en famille

Le Havre(76)

Children make natural decorations with botanical gardeners. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-16.

16 December 2026 – 16 December 2026

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Déco d’hiver et couronnes d’hiver en famille

Clères(76)

Make a festive wreath as a family. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-09. Booking required. From 4 years.

9 December 2026 – 9 December 2026

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Concert pour le Temps de Noël, Thibault Fajoles et Nathan Degrange-Roncier

Mont-Saint-Aignan(76)

Organ and cornett in a Christmas concert. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-19. The source announces free admission.

19 December 2026 – 19 December 2026

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Museoh oh oh Seine, Le Noël des enfants au musée

Rives-en-Seine(76)

Two museum Christmas workshops for different age groups. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-19.

19 December 2026 – 19 December 2026

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Défilé de Noël d’Avremesnil

Avremesnil(76)

A Christmas parade for Avremesnil residents only. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-20. The source announces free admission.

20 December 2026 – 20 December 2026

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Atelier créatif, Décoration naturelle de Noël

Le Havre(76)

Create natural decorations with botanical gardeners. Period announced by the source: 2026-12-02 to 2026-12-09.

2 December 2026 – 9 December 2026

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Dieppe, l’Avent Noël, Visite guidée

Dieppe(76)

Explore Christmas traditions in historic Dieppe. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-27. Checked on Seine-Maritime Attractivité on 2026-09-11.

27 December 2026 – 27 December 2026

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Dîner-croisière du réveillon de Noël

Rouen(76)

A Christmas meal on the Seine with piano music. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-24. Checked on Seine-Maritime Attractivité on 2026-09-11.

24 December 2026 – 24 December 2026

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Déjeuner-croisière de Noël

Rouen(76)

A Christmas meal on the Seine with piano music. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-25. Checked on Seine-Maritime Attractivité on 2026-09-11.

25 December 2026 – 25 December 2026

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Balade de Noël sur la Seine

Rouen(76)

A Christmas cruise on the Seine with piano music. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-25. Checked on Seine-Maritime Attractivité on 2026-09-11.

25 December 2026 – 25 December 2026

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Marché de Noël de Fontaine-la-Louvet

Fontaine-la-Louvet(27)

A free Christmas market in the village hall. Date announced by the source: 2026-11-29. The source announces free admission.

29 November 2026 – 29 November 2026

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Marché de Noël d’Épaignes

Épaignes(27)

Épaignes hosts a Christmas market in its community hall, with free admission. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-13.

13 December 2026 – 13 December 2026

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Marché de Noël au Manoir d’Auffay

Oherville(76)

A Christmas market at Manoir d’Auffay combines crafts, activities and a chance to explore the grounds.

4 December 2026 – 6 December 2026

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Marché de Noël de Caen

Caen(14)

Around 50 chalets offer crafts, gifts and local food in Caen city centre. Period announced by the source: 2026-11-28 to 2026-12-29.

28 November 2026 – 29 December 2026

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Marché de Noël de Granville

Granville(50)

Sixteen Christmas chalets come to Granville town centre. Period announced by the source: 2026-12-05 to 2026-12-27.

5 December 2026 – 27 December 2026

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Marché de Noël de Montabard

Montabard(61)

Les AAA Montabard is holding a Christmas market on 28 November 2026. Date announced by the source: 2026-11-28.

28 November 2026 – 28 November 2026

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Heure du conte : Noël et hiver à la bibliothèque Boris Vian

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin(50)

Children aged four and over can enjoy Christmas and winter stories at Boris Vian library. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-19.

19 December 2026 – 19 December 2026

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Marché de Noël d’Agon-Coutainville

Agon-Coutainville(50)

A Christmas event showcasing artisan creations. Period announced by the source: 2026-12-05 to 2026-12-06.

5 December 2026 – 6 December 2026

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Marché de Noël dans les écuries du Haras de Saint-Lô

Saint-Lô(50)

A Christmas event showcasing artisan creations. Period announced by the source: 2026-12-05 to 2026-12-06.

5 December 2026 – 6 December 2026

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C’est encore Noël

Caen(14)

Amavada’s Christmas shop. Period announced by the source: 2026-11-20 to 2027-01-23. The source announces free admission.

20 November 2026 – 23 January 2027

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Through the illuminated city

Caen(14)

A tour of Caen’s festive lights. Period announced by the source: 2026-12-09 to 2026-12-16. Booking required.

9 December 2026 – 16 December 2026

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Graignes Christmas market and horse racing

Graignes-Mesnil-Angot(50)

Christmas at Graignes racecourse. Date announced by the source: 2026-11-29. The source announces free admission.

29 November 2026 – 29 November 2026

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Les Grandes-Ventes Christmas market

Les Grandes-Ventes(76)

Christmas at Salle Paul Godefroy. Period announced by the source: 2026-11-28 to 2026-11-29. Checked on Mairie des Grandes-Ventes on 2026-09-13.

28 November 2026 – 29 November 2026

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Christmas Market, Amayé-sur-Orne

Amayé-sur-Orne(14)

Christmas market on Place de l’Église. Date announced by the source: 2026-12-06. Checked on Commune d’Amayé-sur-Orne on 2026-09-14.

6 December 2026 – 6 December 2026

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Fauguernon Christmas Market

Fauguernon(14)

La Ferme du Château in Fauguernon hosts a Christmas market on 28 and 29 November 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm.

28 November 2026 – 29 November 2026

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Carpiquet Christmas Market and Toy Fair

Carpiquet(14)

Carpiquet combines a Christmas market and toy fair on 6 December 2026, with music, carriage rides, Father Christmas, a story and fireworks.

6 December 2026 – 6 December 2026

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Bayeux Christmas Market

Bayeux(14)

Bayeux brings more than 40 arts and crafts stalls and local producers beneath the illuminated Liberty Tree from 11 to 23 December 2026.

11 December 2026 – 23 December 2026

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Christmas Market at Deauville-La Touques Racecourse

Deauville(14)

A Christmas market featuring local exhibitors, gourmet products and makers takes place at Deauville-La Touques Racecourse from 20 to 23 December 2026. Admission is free.

20 December 2026 – 23 December 2026

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Saint-Pierre-en-Auge Christmas Market

Saint-Pierre-en-Auge(14)

Beneath the medieval market hall in Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives, Saint-Pierre-en-Auge Christmas Market brings together concerts, shows, a parade, children’s workshops, carriage rides and fireworks on 12 and 13 December 2026.

12 December 2026 – 13 December 2026

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