
With the cold weather comes the enchantment of Christmas! Illuminations, music, skating rinks, Christmas markets with wooden chalets, mulled wine… The pink city is no exception to the multitude of activities on offer for the festive season. To make the most of this swarm of things to do, Toulouse Secret shares with you the best of what’ s on this Christmas 2024.
Place du Capitole transformed into the capital of the North Pole
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Stroll between the chalets at the Capitole Christmas Market
From November 23 to December 26, 2024, Toulouse’s traditional Christmas market takes over the Place du Capitole. Among the tree-lined aisles, a hundred or so snow-white chalets with just as many exhibitors will help you stock up on gifts!
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Drink mulled wine and eat pretzels
Treat yourself to the many delicacies on offer at the Place du Capitole Christmas Market! Pretzels, Spaetzle, mulled wine, Panettone, gingerbread, churros, truffle products, sausages and aligot… there’s something for everyone!
Marvel at the enchanted winter village in Square Charles-de-Gaulle and discover Toulouse’s other Christmas markets
With its traditional merry-go-round in the shape of a giant conifer, fir tree branches on which you can hang your wishes, and Santa Claus (the real one) with whom you can have your portrait taken, the Square Charles-de-Gaulle has well earned its status as a Christmas village. From November 25, 2024 to January 9, 2025, it will delight young and old alike. And, as it did last year, the Capitole Christmas Market will now extend to new areas of the Pink City.
Let yourself be dazzled by the Christmas lights illuminating the streets of Toulouse.
We can’t wait for the dazzling illuminations that will transform Toulouse into a veritable light show! From November 30, 2024, the Pink City will be adorned with over ten kilometers of twinkling garlands and 420 luminous motifs, creating a unique festive atmosphere. Don’t miss Rue Croix-Baragnon, which will sparkle with luminous arches and glittering decorations, offering a magical setting for strolling and admiring the lights. With 90 majestic illuminated fir trees, every corner of the city is an invitation to holiday enchantment, promising unforgettable moments for young and old alike. And for your convenience, we’ve compiled a list of all the places in Toulouse where you can see the Christmas lights.
Escape to the magic of the Cirque de Noël at the Hippodrome de la Cépière
When winter comes to Toulouse, a giant big top is erected at the Hippodrome de la Cépière, promising a dazzling show from November 30, 2024 to January 12, 2025. The Cirque de Noël de Toulouse brings together a host of award-winning international artists, offering an explosive cocktail of acrobatics, laughter and wonder. From jugglers and trapeze artists to clowns and Santa Claus himself, this family-friendly show promises to warm hearts in its heated big top, with breathtaking acts such as the trapeze artist balancing at a height of 12 meters, without a net.