Discover all the Christmas activities and events in Caen la Mer. Dive into the magic of the holidays with Christmas markets, ice rinks, shows, illuminations and meetings with Santa Claus !
A magical Christmas in Caen
The city of William the Conqueror is adorned with its most beautiful lights to amaze young and old as the holidays approach!
In addition to the traditional illuminations, the City of Caen and its partners have prepared a sack full of entertainment for you! Between shows, Christmas market, ice rink and Santa’s chalet, the most magical month of the year will also be the liveliest!
The Amazing Advent Calendar
Every evening at 6 p.m., from December 1 to 23, a surprise awaits you in a window of Caen City Hall: show, singing, acrobatics… Be there because the boxes in this calendar only open once!
The Christmas parade
On December 1st from 3pm to 6pm, giant polar bears will parade through the streets of Caen. Then head to Place Bouchard to take a photo with Mickey, Minnie, the Snow Queen… and of course Santa Claus!
The arrival of Santa Claus
Santa Claus is stopping off in Caen before his big world tour. Surrounded by dancers and acrobats, he will stroll through the streets of the historic center on December 7th from 5:30 p.m.
The magic of the Christmas markets in Caen la mer
Whether you are looking for gift ideas or just for pleasure, take the time to stroll through the Caen Christmas market ! This year, the chalets will take you from the “place de la République”, to the “Boulevard Maréchal Leclerc”.
You will not be without meeting Santa Claus who will welcome you in his house. Finally, if the cold stings your fingers, you can warm them up with a good mulled wine or a chocolate !
The greediest ones will surely fall for a waffle or a pancake. We have already cracked !
Finally, in Authie, Saint-Contest or Cairon, many communes are also organizing a Christmas market to enchant your end of year. You will find them all below, prepare your sack, gift ideas will fly !
Fairy-tale animations
Shows, tours, family entertainment and fireworks make up a wonderful December calendar.
In the illuminated city
On December 11 and 18, the Tourist Office invites you to share an astonishing visit of the wonders of Caen dressed in its Christmas lights.
To the rhythm of stories and anecdotes, town houses, squares, churches and abbeys will reveal all their beauty and charm !
Ice rinks
- Synthetic ice rink at Rives de l’Orne from November 30 to January 4
- Ice rink at Ikea from November 25 to January 4
- Caen la mer ice rink
- Ice rink in Ouistreham
And to celebrate the end of the year in style, find our selection of partner restaurants on the New Year’s Eve page in Caen la mer.
