Vannes Christmas Market — Christmas Village

Vannes Lights Up for Christmas

Every winter, the medieval city of Vannes is adorned with lights and transforms into a true fairy tale for the holiday season. From late November to early January, the city center — ramparts, half-timbered streets, port, and historic squares — is decorated with spectacular illuminations that attract tens of thousands of visitors from all over Morbihan and beyond.

The Christmas Village on Esplanade Simone Veil

The heart of the event is the Christmas Village, located on the Esplanade Simone Veil, on the right bank of the port of Vannes. About thirty chalets host local artisans and producers who offer their creations and specialties: jewelry, pottery, wooden toys, jams, honey, chocolates, mulled wine, tartiflette, pretzels, and other sweet and savory treats. A Ferris wheel offers a panoramic view of the illuminated city.

Dazzling Thematic Illuminations

Vannes' illuminations are renewed each year around a theme. In 2025, the theme of the Carnival of the Animals, with the ermine as its totem animal, guided the creation of original and magical light decorations throughout the city center. Every evening from 5:30 PM to midnight, the streets, squares, and monuments of Vannes light up, creating an enchanting luminous trail.

Musical Entertainment and Shows

The Christmas Village offers a program of musical entertainment throughout the period: choirs, Christmas music concerts, street shows, magical parades, and meetings with Santa Claus for children. This entertainment enlivens weekends and school holidays, making each visit a different experience.

A Tourist Driver for Vannes

The Christmas Market is a major tourist driver for Vannes during the off-season. The event, supported by the City of Vannes, supports the activity of shops, restaurants, and accommodations in the city center during the winter period and contributes to the influence of this city of art and history, the capital of Morbihan.