Santa’s high-powered Machines
Passage du BaillageGet on board fantastic machines and let the dizzy making merry-go-round take you to the stars.
The Wonderful World of Father Christmas
In front of the Town HallWhile Father Christmas is entertaining his guests in his grotto, his helpers are busy at work!
With mail to be sorted, final presents to be made, preparation of Santa’s sleigh and coat, there is no time to spare for this team of very busy little chaps. They are waiting for you, inside the magic world they live in, to show you some of their secrets.
1900 Carousel
Rue GressetA merry-go-round, which has travelled through the ages and takes the children on a magic ride.
Santa’s Grotto
Place de l’Hôtel de VilleUntil 14th December, from 2.00 pm to 7.00 pm at week ends, 3.00 pm to 7.30 pm on Wednesdays and 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm during the week.
This year again, Father Christmas will be visiting us and moving into his gingerbread grotto while his helpers are busy with last minute preparations. Come and visit him and immortalise the moment thanks to his accredited photographer who will be in attendance!
Father Christmas’ Road
Place de l’Hôtel de VilleSmall vehicles loaded with presents take you on a discovery trip in the land of Father Christmas: a fabulous journey to the centre of the ice cap to meet polar bears.
Father Christmas’ Airport
Rue de la RépubliqueGet on board one of Father Christmas’ merry-go-rounds and fly off to the stars, and if you can catch the tail of the shooting star, you will win a free ride...
The open-air ice rink
Place GambettaEvery day from 11.00 am to 7.30 pm
Enjoy a proper 450 square metre ice rink built in the very centre of town. In an authentic setting, two separate areas are reserved for adults and children. You will be able to take a break and skate freely in the open air.
The Cathedral in colour
Every day from 7.00 pm.On 24th December at 7.00 pm and 11.00 pm. On 31st December at 7.00 pm hours and midnight.
A dazzling spectacle awaits you at the foot of Notre-Dame d’Amiens Cathedral, which will be putting on its best colours for the occasion. The Cathedral’s polychromes are much more than a show, they are an invitation to a journey, an invitation to see the Cathedral in another light, an invitation filled with emotion. This representation transports you and immerses you in a romantic universe.
The play garden
Square Jules BocquetAn open-air area to have a rest and let the children have a game in the centre of town.
The Chistmas Crib
Rue des Trois CaillouxCommissioned by the local town centre committee (Comité de Quartier Centre-ville) the Christmas Crib will be there again to delight young and old.
Monsieur Verne’s Merry-go-round
Rue Ernest CauvinEither Nautillus, the airship or fabulous machines... let’s go in search of adventure!
The little Wooden-horses Merry-go-round
Place René GobletThe procession of horses carries away young and old on this magic roundabout.
Father Christmas’ little train
Square St-DenisYou will be going on a long journey with this new version of the Christmas Market, onboard a little train which is travelling further!
See all you travellers at the main railway station.
The giant tree
Rue de NoyonNo Christmas is complete without a tree! And this year it will be large! Come and see the tallest tree of the Christmas Market. From the top of its 12 metres, it appropriately sets the scene for the Market. Its little brother is also awaiting you at the foot of the Belfry.