Village de Noel, Nice
Christmas Village (Village de Noel) in Nice is a magical place to be during the Christmas season. The city is transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of lights illuminating the most famous walking paths in Nice and the charming Old Nice area. But the real centerpiece of the festivities is the Christmas Village set up in the beautiful Masséna Square.
The Christmas Village features many chalets selling various food products, handicrafts, and other treasures that make for great Christmas gifts. Visitors can stroll through a forest of snow-covered fir trees, which is set up exclusively for the occasion. The surrounding facades are also decorated to perfection, making it a breathtaking experience for all who visit.
The village also has new sculptures adorned with dazzling lights that add to the exceptional setting. In addition, a Ferris wheel and an ice rink will delight everyone, young and old. From the top of the Ferris wheel, visitors can enjoy an indescribable panorama over the entire illuminated city.
Those who love Christmas movies will enjoy the Christmas cinema, where cult works are screened exclusively for the occasion. And those who want to take a break from the crowds can admire a magnificent giant nativity scene on Rossetti Square (Place Rossetti).
Santa Claus (Le Père Noël) himself also makes an appearance at the Greenery Theater (Théâtre de Verdure), where he welcomes children and discovers their wish lists. When he's not there, visitors can still visit his house and leave a note in his mailbox. Finally, for ski enthusiasts, some ski resorts have booths set up where visitors can take fun and original photos.
The Christmas Village features many chalets selling various food products, handicrafts, and other treasures that make for great Christmas gifts. Visitors can stroll through a forest of snow-covered fir trees, which is set up exclusively for the occasion. The surrounding facades are also decorated to perfection, making it a breathtaking experience for all who visit.
The village also has new sculptures adorned with dazzling lights that add to the exceptional setting. In addition, a Ferris wheel and an ice rink will delight everyone, young and old. From the top of the Ferris wheel, visitors can enjoy an indescribable panorama over the entire illuminated city.
Those who love Christmas movies will enjoy the Christmas cinema, where cult works are screened exclusively for the occasion. And those who want to take a break from the crowds can admire a magnificent giant nativity scene on Rossetti Square (Place Rossetti).
Santa Claus (Le Père Noël) himself also makes an appearance at the Greenery Theater (Théâtre de Verdure), where he welcomes children and discovers their wish lists. When he's not there, visitors can still visit his house and leave a note in his mailbox. Finally, for ski enthusiasts, some ski resorts have booths set up where visitors can take fun and original photos.
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Village de Noel on Map
Sight Name: Village de Noel
Sight Location: Nice, France (See walking tours in Nice)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Nice, France (See walking tours in Nice)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Nice, France
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
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