A magical Christmas from 30 November 2024 to 5 January 2025
For more than a month, Antibes Juan-les-Pins will be decked out in its finest illuminations and offering visitors an exceptional programme. Christmas villages, gourmet markets, an ice rink, an educational farm, family shows, not forgetting the arrival of Father Christmas on water skis: everything you need for a magical end to the year, with family and friends.
Christmas Village and Christmas Market – Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs
Dates and times
- Open from 30 November 2024 to 5 January 2025
- From 30/11 to 20/12: 11am to 8.30pm, late-night opening until 9.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays
- From 21/12: 11am to 9.30pm, late-night opening until 10.30pm Fridays and Saturdays
Attractions and entertainment
- Gourmet and craft chalets: local products, sweet and savoury specialities.
- Father Christmas: 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 23 and 24 December 2024, from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
- Games and rides for children: Wooden games, swan fishing, Christmas train, merry-go-round, a magical and friendly atmosphere.
Merry-go-rounds, Ferris wheels and festive decorations
Ferris wheel
- From 16 December 2024 to 7 January 2025
- Opening times: 10.30am to 9pm, until 10pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
- Exceptional closures: 24 and 31/12 at 6pm, open on 25/12 and 1/01 at 12pm.
Merry-go-rounds on Place Nationale and Place de Gaulle
- From 30 November 2024 to 5 January 2025, 10.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
- Rides for children (aged 2 to 11), free creative workshops, food stalls and an exhibition of Christmas drawings.
Natural ice rink in Juan-les-Pins – Square Jacques Leonetti
Dates and times
- Open from 13 December 2024 to 5 January 2025.
- From 13 to 20/12: 9.30am to 8pm (last entry 7.15pm), until 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays (last entry 8.15pm).
- From 21/12: 9.30am to 9pm (last entry 8.15pm), until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays (last entry 9.15pm).
Rates
- Free for children under 10
- 3 for over 10s
- Gloves must be worn (not supplied)
Opening
- Friday 13 December 2024 at 6.15pm: Show by the Patinair company, followed by a public opening at 7.30pm.
Catering
- A food truck will be on hand for gourmet breaks.
Educational Farm and Pony Rides – Pinède Gould in Juan-les-Pins
Dates and times
- From 13 December 2024 to 5 January 2025, from 9.30am to 5pm.
Activities
- Meet the animals (donkeys, goats, sheep, rabbits, geese, ducks).
- Free pony rides for 3-10 year olds (accompanied by an adult, registration on site).
Shows and Cultural Programming
For Children
- “Mon tout petit Noël” (0-6 years): Saturday 14 December 2024 at 3pm, Médiathèque des Semboules, Rue Robert Desnos. Free, info on 04 89 87 72 95.
- “Pom et Pon” (0-6 years): Saturday 21 December 2024 at 10.30am, Médiathèque Albert Camus, Bd Chancel. Free, info on 04 89 87 72 95.
At the Anthéa Theatre
- “The Mysterious Cities of Gold”: Saturday 14 December 2024 at 6.30pm. Free for under-12s, €15 for over-12s. Bookings at anthea-antibes.fr.
At the Théâtre du Tribunal (Place Amiral Barnaud, Tel.: 06 43 44 38 21)
- “Jango the Clown: 21 and 22 December 2024 at 3pm.
- “Mary Curry Poppyns: 28 and 29 December 2024 at 3pm.
Tickets on sale 30 minutes beforehand.
Parades, Outdoor Shows and Santa’s Arrival
Grand Inaugural Parade
- Saturday 30 November 2024 at 6pm: Departure from Rue de la République, arrival at the Christmas Village.
Father Christmas arrives on water skis
- Saturday 21 December 2024 at 10.30am, Baie de Juan-les-Pins (Plage du Pont Dulys).
- Postponed to 22/12 in case of bad weather.
Carriage rides in Old Antibes
- From 22 to 31 December 2024, 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
- Free rides (PRM access), departing approximately every 30 minutes.
Practical information
Contact and Full Programme
- Official website: www.antibes-juanlespins.com
- Free electric shuttle (Rue République, Place Nationale, Rue Aubernon, Bd d’Aguillon) – Book on 06 70 65 19 05.
Parking
- Free on the public highway at weekends and on public holidays, and on weekdays from 12pm to 2pm and from 6pm to 9am.
- 4 free car parks and 9 pay car parks available.
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Experience the magic of Christmas 2024 in Antibes Juan-les-Pins
Let yourself be seduced by the unique atmosphere of the end-of-year celebrations on the Côte d’Azur. From the ice rink to the educational farm, from the shows to the parades, every moment is designed to amaze the whole family. Come and celebrate an unforgettable Christmas, in the warm winter atmosphere of Antibes Juan-les-Pins.
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