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Biot J’adore Noël: the festivities kick off

On Sunday 30 November, Biot kicks off “Biot j’adore Noël” in the heart of the village.

On the programme:

5pm – Sainte-Cécile concert by the Harmonie de Biot in the church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine.
6pm – Launch of the illuminations, opening of the very first Christmas Window and discovery of the Facades Trail in Place de Gaulle.
6.15pm – A glass of friendship offered by the City of Biot, to share a convivial moment under the new Christmas lights.

An evening of music, poetry and light, ideal for getting into the festive spirit.

The Path of the 7 facades

Three new features to discover

This year, Biot is adding to its Trail of 7 Facades, which you can follow through the narrow streets of the village from 30 November to 4 January. Three new façades have been added to this brightly-lit, scenographic trail, where each house becomes the setting for a story.

Among the worlds to discover

• The Hansel and Gretel-style gingerbread house, all biscuits, icing sugar and glittering sweets.
• The frosted kingdom, with ice crystals, dancing snowflakes and silver reflections.
• The Teddy Bears’ Villa, a soft bubble in the heart of winter.
• The giant gift that welcomes visitors as an XXL present with golden bows.
• Santa’s workshop, surrounded by white Lapland fir trees, revealing the secrets of toy preparation.
• The fir tree façade, a tribute to enchanted forests.
• The house of surprises, filled with ribbons, packages and mysterious treats.

At nightfall, these façades will be added to the illuminations that will adorn Biot with garlands, stars and sparkling decorations throughout the event.

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Two key moments in the magic of Bioto

Light parades: a magical journey across Europe

From 20 to 30 December, every evening (at 5.15pm and 6.30pm) Biot plays host to spectacular light parades from all over Europe. Enchanted unicorns, illuminated stilt-walkers, hot-air balloons floating through the night, luminous bears, giant elephants and fairy-tale characters plunge the village into a timeless atmosphere.

These strolls, created by French, Italian and Dutch companies, transform the village into an open-air stage and promise magical memories for young and old alike.

Santa’s workshop: the long-awaited encounter

From 20 to 30 December, Santa’s workshop will be set up in the Hedberg-Torun showrooms. Here, children can take a behind-the-scenes look at how presents are prepared, entrust their last wishes to the old man in red and hang their wish on the magic tree.

Father Christmas will also be wandering through the narrow streets of the village, meeting families at the heart of the Christmas market and the illuminations.

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