For the Christmas and New Year festivities, Cannes offers a magical program full of entertainment.
The Christmas season in Cannes is always magical and exceptional thanks to the many activities offered in all areas of the city, as well as workshops and shows dedicated to children.
Young and old alike are invited to celebrate at the Christmas Village, located on the Allées de la Liberté with an ice skating rink, children’s workshops and more. In addition, the little ones will have a chance to meet Santa Claus.
Also in the Christmas Village, you can visit a Provençal nativity scene with 150 terracotta figurines depicting port and maritime life in Cannes and a moving pastoral scene in the heart of a Provençal village.
Another attraction of the city is the Christmas tree, Located on the forecourt of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès with a height of 32 meters, it is the tallest tree in the Alpes-Maritimes.
In addition to the Christmas Village nativity scene, Cannes offers the chance to see others. Such as the giant, animated and musical Nativity Scene at the Notre-Dame d’Espérance Church in the Le Suquet neighborhood. Another opportunity is offered by the Moulin Forville-Musée Victor Tuby, which invites visitors to its traditional exhibition of nativity scenes from around the world. As many as 40 nativity scenes are on display, from the smallest that fits in a shell to the most meticulous, including Italian or Provençal nativities.
But Cannes is also a shopping destination. For Christmas, the city adorns itself with its most beautiful lights and decorations to welcome visitors to its stores, businesses and restaurants.
Finally, don’t miss the fireworks on Dec. 31 to bid farewell to the past year and welcome the new year.