At Pérouges Bugey Tourisme, we are big kids. Christmas markets, we love it! A brief overview of the end-of-year festivities near Lyon.
The marchés de Noël, the start of the end-of-year celebrations! With their friends the illuminations and other festive events, everyone is looking forward to them. The tourist office gives you an overview of revelry a must see between Perouges and Bugey (Ain). It could even be that Lyon is not alone in celebrating the festival of Lights...
The Christmas markets of Pérouges in Bugey (Ain)
They are synonymous with end-of-year celebrations. THE marchés de Noël, this is the kick-off of the search for gifts to put under the tree. Besides, it's time to decorate this tree!
The must-see: the Pérouges Christmas market
The Pérouges market takes a break in 2023
NEXT EDITION IN 2024!
Certainly no market this year, but that leaves the right to dream. This historic Christmas market is a real postcard. In the enchanting setting of the medieval city of Pérouges, the holiday spirit is at its peak. In the middle of the half-timbered houses, the stalls give a festive air to the village square. On the pebbles, crowds flock to enjoy the beautiful products of artisans and creators.
Then at nightfall, the whole village is adorned with a thousand and one spark plugs. Streets and alleys, no doors and windows sparkle with the sandstone of the sparks of candle lights. A winter wonderland takes hold. And this good smell of spices, wouldn't it be hot wine ? Lets go see…
Dates: 2nd weekend of December (IMPORTANT : 2023 edition canceled)
Contact: Pérouges Heritage Animations
Parkings : Coming to Perouges** – Meximieux station (20 min walk)
**READ CAREFULLY : the market generates very high attendance in the city. Favor public transport (bus, train) or parking in Meximieux (15 min walk). It avoids inconveniences linked to saturation of car parks (parking difficulties, waiting times). Compliance with the measures put in place ensures a pleasant visit for all.
Up there on the mountain, there was a nice market: Ordonnaz
Le oldest Christmas market in the region opens the ball of festivities, from the End of november. In the heart of the Bugey mountains, the Ordonnaz heritage market aims to highlight the local artisans-creators-producers. Here the merchants make Christmas by hand and the gift ideas are available in artisanal versions.
This charming hamlet perched near the calvary of Portes invites you to stroll. On a 1km circuit, washhouses and old buildings house the stalls, for a life-size nativity scene. And to complete the warming of the atmosphere, the communal ovens ignite. Over here the good smell of wood-fired pies ! Before leaving, stop by and say hello to the pretty church of Ordonnaz and its Sully tree, several centuries old. And with snow, it's even more beautiful!
Date: end of November
Contact: Ordonnaz Heritage Restoration Committee
Parking: free parking in the village
Designer and producer Christmas markets
Ambronay, Dover, Vaux-en-Bugey and many others… Our pretty villages invite you to share a friendly and warm moment. Beautiful Christmas markets that highlight creators and their craftsmanship. The opportunity to have fun or find the right one completely handcrafted gift idea.
The greediest will also find their account with the procession of local producers. As in a nursery rhyme, good local products parade: wine, honey, beer, cheeses and other gingerbread...
Bonus? Of the quality objects and products, a beautiful atmosphere without the crowds of the Christmas markets in Lyon!
Handmade ceramic essential oil diffusers by Saskia, SL Art+Design workshop-boutique in Pérouges.
Bonus celebrates the lights in Ain
Every year on December 8, villages in Ain revive the authentic tradition of fhead of lights. Of candle illumination, true return to the sources of Lyon Festival of Lights.
St-Sorlin-en-Bugey (Ain): festival of lights, village version
With its beautiful early Renaissance facades, St-Sorlin-en-Bugey is a little cousin of Pérouges. Ancient medieval city, each 8 December this pretty, confidential village knows how to dress up.
At nightfall, several thousands of tea lights come to dress the stone houses with golden reflections. At the foot of Bugey, themagical atmosphere gives the place the air of a mountain village. A feast for the eyes that warms the heart. Let's take our most beautiful christmas spirit and like the Wizard of Oz, let's follow the path of yellow lights!
Dates: December 8 each year
Contact: Town Hall of St-Sorlin
Parking: school square – fire station or laundry park.
Come and party in Ain: information
Christmas market schedule
Recap of the 2023 Christmas markets* (*soon online) and others festive events in December between Perouges and Bugey. 40 minutes east of Lyon, here the pretty markets without the crowds.
*PDF agenda edited on 24/11/23. Events announced at a later date will only appear on the online agenda. Thank you for your understanding.
Have a nice end of the year, happy holidays (and a little mulled wine?)
The tourist office wishes you all to pass a great end of the year. As a family, alone, as a couple, a friendly moment awaits you. Warm atmosphere for the cold season : the creed of the territory of Pérouges Bugey Tourisme!
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The tourist office works to best promote the festivals and events in the region. To appear in our broadcast media (calendar, web, etc.), remember to send us your information in good time. This article is based on feedback from the 53 town halls contacted for the occasion.
Alcohol abuse is bad for your health. For happy Christmas celebrations, we do not drink before driving and we monitor our consumption.
