The Region - Events - December

December 2009

Regular Events

Every Sunday Morning
Market
Ancelle - village square
Local market with variety of stalls selling gifts, food and local produce, clothes and jewelry.

Every Monday Morning
Market
St Bonnet - village square
Local market with variety of stalls selling gifts, food and local produce, clothes and jewelry.

Every Thursday Morning
Market
Orcieres 1850
Large local market with variety of stalls selling gifts, food and local produce, clothes and jewelry.

Every Saturday Morning
Market
Gap - town centre
Large local market with variety of stalls selling gifts, food and local produce, clothes and jewelry.

Other Events

20th December
Christmas in ice
La Chapelle
The unveiling of the Christmas ice sculptures created by local artists. This year's theme is 'nativity' and you can expect a fantastic display of different sculptures with a fire works display and festive atmosphere. It is worth booking in advance if you would like to eat dinner in the vicinity after the event.

20th December - 03 January
Christmas Nativity
La Motte-en-Champsaur
The local church create a unique nativity scene with a new theme each year. This year the theme is 'I have a dream...' inspired by Martin Luther King. Open to all on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, Christmas and New Year's eves and days.

22nd December
Christmas Entertainment
St Bonnet - Petit Gymnase - 15h30 - Free
An afternoon of Christmas fun and games with cake and drinks. Father Christmas will of course also be paying a visit and giving out sweets before his big voyage around the world!

22nd December
Christmas Entertainment
Laye - salle polyvalente 16:30 - 19:30
An afternoon of Christmas fun and games organised by the L'Association Ludambulle. Wooden games and toys for all ages... games of strategy, role play and skill!

24th December
Christmas Market
Ancelle 13h - 18h in the village square
Christmas market with range of stalls selling gifts, food and other goodies! Father Christmas arrives at 17h30

25th December
Christmas Entertainment
Orcieres 1850 - Salle des Ecrins 17h - entrance 5€
An evening of Christmas fun for all the family. An interactive show with magic, music and comedy!

30th December
Torchlit descent of the pistes
Ancelle 21h
A torchlit descent of the pistes by the ski school at the Taillas in Ancelle - beautiful display!

31st December
New Year's Eve Party
St Bonnet - Gymnase du Roure 20h
An fantastic evening of entertainment and celebration for the New Year. Festive dinner and entertainment by the SYRIUS orchestra. Reservation recommended at the tourist office: 04 92 50 02 57. 55€ per adult and 25€ for children U12.