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WED 10/12
UZES
Saturday, December 13, the big Christmas parade will be coming to Uzes. From 6pm there’ll be all kinds of vintage vehicles circling the bouelvards, all decked out with Christmas lights and they’ll be joined by dancing troupes and musicians
And something else for the kids, the Santa letter box is again set up in the Mairie courtyard. And Santa has sent me a message saying he’ll reply to everyone individually. Just make sure a return address is included in the letter.
There’s a display of articulated Christmas animals in the Mairie courtyard which is fun to watch for the kids. Well worth the visit.
ARPAILLARGUES & AUREILHAC
Between 1 30pm and 3 30pm there’s going to be a workshop taking place in the Bibliotheque on creating a festive wreath, using freshly cut greenery.
You’ll need to bring your own materials such as: 8 “bendy” branches from evergreen shrubs or trees such as cypressus or box or rosemary, green oak, holly etc., Don’t forget to bring some secateurs to trim the greenery.
You can sign up by phone or directly at the bibliothèque.
Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
04 55 22 10 14
UZES
Between now and the 24 December various shop keepers and artisans have got together to offer a Christmas festive feel to the Bourgades. There’s going to be different pop up shops, sales and activities in 8 different locations
On Friday 12 December there’s going to be some latino music and singing with Thierry Servien and Marie Thomas accompanied by some delicious vin chaud from 5pm.
The Loco des Marrons chauds (hot chestnuts) will be around on the 13,14, 17 , 20 and 21 December from 10h00 until 6pm.
The Canards Sauvages will be performing some traditional songs on Saturday 13 December at midday.
On Sunday 14th., Edith Véro and Luc Benoît will be performing at midday.
THURS 11/12
UZES
If you fancy an evening of Yin Yoga by candlelight, with the Santosha organisation, there’s an evening séance from 6 30pm until 8pm. Apparently Yin Yoga is a mixture of yoga and meditation.
It’ll cost 15€ and you can call or check out their website for more information
06 64 38 11 88
And next Saturday, December 13, the big Christmas parade will be coming to Uzes. From 6pm there’ll be all kinds of vintage vehicles circling the bouelvards, all decked out with Christmas lights and they’ll be joined by dancing troupes and musicians
And something else for the kids, the Santa letter box is again set up in the Mairie courtyard. And Santa has sent me a message saying he’ll reply to everyone individually. Just make sure there’s a return address included .
There’s a display of articulated Christmas animals in the Mairie courtyard which is fun to watch for the kids. Well worth the visit.
FRIDAY 12/12
COMPS
The famous Christmas crèche is on display in the St Etienne church fro now untiul January.
You can visit between 5 30pm and 9 30pm. It’s a real provençal tradition with little figurines depicting daily rural life as well as the nativity scene.
SANILHAC AND SAGRIES
The local café, Le P’tit Moutas is again welcoming all from 7pm to join in with a variety of family and traditional games.
You needn’t go thirsty either as beer and wine , as well as soft drinks will be on sale throughout the evening which goes on until 9pm.
Entry is entirely free
If something more lively is your style, then dig out the worst taste Christmas jumper and head off to the Bar des Platanes in ARAMON
From 7pm onwards there’ll be festive music and a DJ on the turntable.
Entry is free
ESTEZARGUES
There’s going to be an illusionist installed for the evening from 8pm at the Restaurant Place 70.
An evening of magic performances, mental agility and hypnosis if you dare !
You’re advised to book your table and there is food and drink on sale on site.
Entry is free
04 66 57 03 08
CASTILLON DU GARD:
The local choral group « les canards sauvages » will be singing their Nomades programme this coming Sunday 14 December.
It’ll be taking place at 4pm in the St Christophe de Castillon church. Entry is free, but you’ll need to dip your hand into your pocket at the end!
et c’est en libre participation.
UZES
And next Saturday, December 13, the big Christmas parade will be coming to Uzes. From 6pm there’ll be all kinds of vintage vehicles circling the bouelvards, all decked out with Christmas lights and they’ll be joined by dancing troupes and musicians
And something else for the kids, the Santa letter box is again set up in the Mairie courtyard. And Santa has sent me a message saying he’ll reply to everyone individually, but hurry, the post will be sent off on 17 December.
There’s a display of articulated Christmas animals in the Mairie courtyard which is fun to watch for the kids. Well worth the visit.
SATURDAY 13/12
We’re fast approaching Christmas and numerous villages have gathered arts, crafts and local goods suppliers for the annual Christmas markets.
Wow, there’s really a lot going on. Just note that whatever I might record, the list is not exhaustive.
The Telethon fund raising activities continue in this region.
This Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 there’s going to be a sale of home made patisseries and hot drinks taking place in the Chapelle Romane and Chapelle Saint Caprais in CASTILLION DU GARD.
All of the goods on sale have been produced by volunteers.
There’s also going to be a boules competition.Activities are running from 10h00 until 4pm.
UZES
The Uzes orchestra school’s musicians will be performing a Christmas concert from 2pm in the Salle Polyvalente. Not only will the orchestra be performing, but there’ll be adults and children in the choir as well as the teachers themselves.
Audience members are encouraged to participate by wearing a Christmas hat or sweater.
Entry is free
The big Christmas parade comes to Uzes later that day at 7pm along the Boulevard Gambetta and the parade continues onto the Rue St Etienne before going through the Place aux Herbes, the Place Dampartin and finising up in the area infront of the Duché. Along the way little gifts will be handed out to the kids.
The parade includes all kinds of vintage vehicles circling the bouelvards, all decked out with Christmas lights and they’ll be joined by dancing troupes and musicians.
The skating rink will be opened on the Esplanade, on site until 11 January. Open in the morning of 13 and 14 December and other days from 2 30pm Entry costs 3€ for as long as you want to skate.
On the same area you’ll find a fun fair.
If your children would like to get some selfies with different Disney characters, they’ll be found in the Place du Duché from 5pm to 6 30pm.
There’s also going to be over 100 stallholders set up in the Place aux Herbes so you’ll be spoiled for choice for those Christmas gifts with stalls open Sat, Sunday and into Monday 15 December
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There’s also going to be a children’s village set up on Sunday 14 in the Place du Duché so they can join in the fun between 10h00 and 5 30pm.
On site will be face painting, traditional games, balloon sculpting, bouncy castle and of course, Father Christmas to oversee the activity.
DOMAZAN
Across this weekend there’s going to be an open air market for all kinds of goods, arts and crafts.
You’ll find the stalls set up in the Place de l’Eglise.
Other villages holding their Christmas markets across this weekend:
Sat 13/12
Theziers: in the Salle Volpelières – Father Christmas, Christmas parade including Disney characters and selfie photo opportunities, and a torch lit parade – 09h00 – 5pm
Sunday 14 December
MONTRFIN from 09h- 7 30pm, Father Christmas, a Christmas parade of different characters, torch parade and some fireworks
FOURNES – 10h00 – 6pm The Lavoir and Parking lot of the F Restaurant: Father Christmas is working over time as he promises to be on site. Plenty of gift ideas to browse, Christmas carols, folk music and open air carriage rides.
At 11 am there’s Christmas songs being performed by the Ritournelle choir in the Saint Pierre church at 11h00 . Entry is free
There’s going to be a dinner concert at the Mas de Verangle in MONTAREN.
The Abrix Bar and the singer and poetess Cindy Pooch will be set up for an evening of food and entertainment.
It’ll cost 40€ pp for the dinner and concert + drinks
Doors open at 6pm and there’s 2 performances, one at 7pm and the other at 9pm
06 11 11 96 05
Email: masdevarangle@gmail.com
MEYNES : from 09h00 until 6pm the Cave de Pazac will be hosting a Christmas market including games and actitivies for the kids, open carriage rides and of course, Father Christmas.
In COLLIAS there’s a special school’s Christmas market set up around the church. They’ll be serving onion soup, sandwiches, crepes, vin chaud, oysters. But there’ll also be face paining and ballon sculpting.
It runs from 09h00 until 6pm followed up with a fireworks display.
SUNDAY 14/12
CASTILLON DU GARD:
The local choral group « les canards sauvages » will be singing their Nomades programme this Sunday 14 December.
It’ll be taking place at 4pm in the St Christophe de Castillon church. Entry is free, but you’ll need to dip your hand into your pocket at the end!
et c’est en libre participation.
In ST MAXIMIN, the Ensemble Musicâme, consisting of a string quartet will play alongside a flute at 5pm in the St Maximin church.
On the programme will be festive works by Corelli, Vivaldi, Caccini and John Williams.
Hot chocolate and vin chaud will be served after the concert.
Entry costs 15€ and you’ll need to book your place via billetweb.fr
www.billetweb.fr/concert-de-noel75
UZES
The weekend’s Christmas activities continue across the whole weekend, with the Children’s village set up in the Place du Duché between 10h00 and 5 30pm to include face painting, traditional games, balloon sculpting, bouncy castle and of course, Father Christmas to oversee the activity.
In the evening, there’s a new offering for the adults, this time an evening in the outdoors with light bites and a DJ.
It starts at 6pm in the place du Duché and you’re advised or welcome to come along well dressed for the cold and listen to the latest sounds with the local well known DJ, Loic. There’s also going to be a snow cannon and the bar will be manned by Friends of the Mairie (Amical de la mairie).
ARPAILLARGUES & AUREILHAC
The Domaine Deleuze-Rochetin’s artisans’ market continues today, with emphasis on good food and wine. So you’ll be able to savour the paring of chocolate with wine or truffles, trout etc.
Sunday 14 December
Christmas Markets:
MONTRFIN from 09h- 7 30pm, Father Christmas, a Christmas parade of different characters, torch parade and some fireworks
FOURNES – 10h00 – 6pm The Lavoir and Parking lot of the F Restaurant: Father Christmas is working over time as he promises to be on site. Plenty of gift ideas to browse, Christmas carols, folk music and open air carriage rides.
At 11 am there’s Christmas songs being performed by the Ritournelle choir in the Saint Pierre church at 11h00 . Entry is free
There’s going to be a dinner concert at the Mas de Verangle in MONTAREN.
The Abrix Bar and the singer and poetess Cindy Pooch will be set up for an evening of food and entertainment.
It’ll cost 40€ pp for the dinner and concert + drinks
Doors open at 6pm and there’s 2 performances, one at 7pm and the other at 9pm
06 11 11 96 05
Email: masdevarangle@gmail.com
MEYNES : from 09h00 until 6pm the Cave de Pazac will be hosting a Christmas market including games and actitivies for the kids, open carriage rides and of course, Father Christmas.
MONDAY 15/12
UZES
The Lions Club is organising its annual Christmas reappearance, so fun for all as well as raising funds for those in need on Friday 19 December, called La Ronde des Pères Noel.
There’s a 5km walk or run being organised around Uzes open to all levels. This year the course will pass by the Duché giving you a glimpse of the Christmas décor.
There’s prize for the winners as well as for the best Christmas disguise or costume.
Profits will be given to the local Red Cross.
It starts at 8pm from the Ombrière theatre and costs 10€ pp if booked in advance or 12€ pp on the day, or if you’re taking part as a group, 8€ pp.
There’ll be a buffet on offer at the finish line.
You can book up with Run Evasion
06 19 79 59 66
There’s a display of articulated Christmas animals in the Mairie courtyard which is fun to watch for the kids. Well worth the visit.
TUESDAY 16/12
Coming up in Uzes on Wednesday 17 December, at the Salle Polyvalente is an afternoon paying tribute to the famous singer Dalida, with a female impersonater interpreting her songs and gestures as if she was really there !
It’s being organised by the Fenestrelle club,
It starts at 2 30pm and tickets cost 15€ or free for members of the club
Wednesday 17 December is the last day of posting messages in the letter box in the Mairie courtyard in UZES , destined for Father Christmas. Replies will be sent back to all senders, but don’t forget to include a return address
Coming up on Friday 19 December in ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE is a performance of Gospel and Christmas songs. It’s being given by the choral group the Choramis, it starts at 5 30pm in the village church and entry is free.
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