Trade fairs & festivals

Avenches Christmas Market

From December 1 to 22, 2024, the Christmas village in Avenches will delight you with its festive atmosphere, twinkling lights and an enchanting selection of regional delicacies and handicrafts.

Chalets, festively illuminated fir trees, a curling rink and a variety of attractions await you in a magical setting. There are performances, children's workshops and a gourmet market for young and old, making the event a highlight.

Travel comfortably by train to Avenches. The Christmas village is about a 10-minute walk from the station.

Highlights

Advent window

During Advent, the residents and business people of Avenches transform their windows and shop windows into atmospheric decorations that create a magical holiday atmosphere. Under the motto “Christmas in the Chalet!” You are cordially invited to stroll through the charming streets and alleys of Avenches from December 1st to 20th.

Pony rides for the children

Organized by the Ferme des Biolles, pony rides are also offered on Wednesday, December 11th and 18th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Christmas workshops for children

The ARPEJE (Association régionale pour l'enfance et la jeunesse) invites children to creative Christmas workshops in December, which take place every Wednesday afternoon and on selected Fridays and Saturdays.

Wednesday, December 4th: Odds and ends, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
Friday, December 6th: My little world made of cardboard, 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
Wednesday, December 11th: Free creative workshop, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m
Friday, December 13th: Painting on canvas and clay, 3-8 p.m
Saturday, December 14th: Painting on canvas and clay, 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
Wednesday, December 18th: Tree decorations, 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
Friday, December 20th: Tree decorations, 3-8 p.m
Saturday, December 21st: Tree decorations, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Gourmet market

On Thursday, December 12, 2024 (5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.), the Restaurant des Bains invites you to a small Christmas and gourmet market where you can discover and enjoy regional delicacies in a cozy atmosphere.

Artisanal and Epicurean Christmas market

On the last Sunday of Advent, December 22, 2024 (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.), the magical craft and culinary Christmas market of Avenches awaits you. In the heart of the Christmas Village, on the Place de l'Église and in front of the Hôtel-de-Ville, craftsmen and regional producers present their works. From jewelry and decorations to oysters and delicacies, you'll find unique gifts and festive treats.

Children can have Santa hand out sweets, ride ponies and decorate their cookies from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.