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Christmas Time

From Saturday 23 December 2023 to Saturday 6 January 2024
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Christmas Time

If you dream of spending the end-of-year celebrations in the mountains, head to Flaine for a magical Christmas and New Year… Have a unique experience in the magical world of Flaine!

Skiing, snow-covered landscapes twinkling with lights, family get-togethers, a joyful atmosphere and festive surroundings...

Be part of traditional Christmas and New Year celebrations in a Flaine illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights… Shows, torchlight descents, visits from Santa Claus, a huge range of entertainment that will enchant your stay and make it… Unforgettable!

 

#1 The programme of your vacation
Christmas magic

December 23rd to 29th 2023

Sunday 24th December
From 2pm: The Santa Claus tour begins
With his hood loaded with free chocolate sweets and accompanied by his elf, meet Santa Claus in the ski area during afternoon and throughout the resort in after ski for the start of his tour.

Monday 25th December
From 4.00pm - Market | Flaine Forêt
Food market with local products.

5.30pm - Santa Claus' official arrival | Flaine Forum
Children have been waiting over a year for this moment. Don't miss Santa Claus' official arrival at the resort.

The program:
5.30pm - Fire and light show by Cie Firelight.
6.00pm - Santa Claus arrives for a special appearance, distributes chocolates to everyone and holds a photo session.
Free hot drinks provided by our partner Sherpa.

Tuesday 26th December

2 pm - Art & Architecture guided tour 
Free registration before 11.30am on Tuesday at the Art Centre | Flaine Forum.

4 pm - Snowman competition  | Flaine Forum
Snacks will be provided for all participants, in collaboration with Sherpa.
Free registration on site.

4 pm - Christmas stand | Flaine Forum
For Flaine pupils parents association. Oysters tasting and sale - Hot chocolate and hot wine. Sale of snacks and small gifts.
More information at +33 (0)6 20 99 05 88

6 pm - « L'Escamoteur » magic show with magician Thierry Nadilini | Flaine Forêt
As part of the « Magic of Christmas » festive season, our magician will be performing in the auditorium Eric et Sylvie Boissonnas - Free entrance - 45 min.
« For more than twenty years, this skilful raconteur has been exercising his talents on hot, damp or powdery pavements. Wearing his frac, his high hat and his shining eyes, he will walk towards you with a ready expression, pull out his magic wand, pass the nutmeg, draw the cards and conceal coins and rings. Your eyes will stare, your ears will hang open, your mouths will gape, and you will look without seeing! Because the science of the conjurer is to remove, change and make disappear without you knowing. ».

Wednesday 27th December

An unforgettable evening with:

4.45 pm - Sound and light show | Flaine Forum
Christmas lights and atmosphere with Cie Fireworx.
5.40pm - T
orchlight descent of the resort ski instructors (ESF, UCPA).
6 pm - Drone Show on the theme of Christmas with 110 drones.

Thursday 28th December
6 pm - « The king of Mystery » magic show with magician Harry Covert | Flaine Forêt
Our magician will be performing in the auditorium Eric et Sylvie Boissonnas - Free entrance - 50 min
« Dive with delight and wonder into the cabaret world of the Belle Époque. Clumsy and mischievous, Harry Covert explores traditional and modern magic with humour. As the show progresses, the surprises take an increasingly unexpected and improbable turn. Full of sparkle and with plenty of audience participation, this magic show promises laughter and excitement for young and old alike. ».

6 pm -  Special opening of "F.L.A.G. 2024" exhibition | Flaine Forum
After the first event of "Flaine Art Gallery" (F.L.A.G.) in 2022, we invit you to come and discover the 2024 project. The Flaine Art Center gets another make over and it's back to being the Flain Art Galery since 1970. As responsable, commited and keen on anglicisms as ever, F.L.A.G. is a concept store for contemporary emerging creation.
More information at +33(0)4.50.90.41.73

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#2 The programme of your vacation
New Year's week

December 30th 2023 to January 5th 2024

Sunday 31st December
5.45 pm - New Year evening |Flaine Forum Show postponed due to bad weather (Monday 1st January 2024).
Pyronix Production presents « Elysium »
"In this unique artistic creation, you'll experience a fusion of cyberpunk and post-apocalyptic worlds, inspired by the greatest science fiction novels. Come and discover this disturbed world where luminous and fiery instruments coexist."
After the show, the Tourist Office invites you to celebrate the New Year with a hot drink before the nightclubs take over for New Year's Eve.

Monday 1st Januray
From 1.00 and 3.45 pm - « La Fanfare Express » | Flaine Forum
Follow our band trough the resort in Flaine Forum.

From 4.00 pm - Food Market  | Flaine Forêt
Food Market with local products at the top of lift number 1.

From 5.30 pm - Eddy the magician at Rocky Pop Hotel & Spa | Flaine Forum
Close up after ski. More information at +33 (0)480161221

5.45 pm - New Year evening (the show has been postponed until Sunday 31 December) | Flaine Forum
Pyronix Production presents « Elysium »
"In this unique artistic creation, you'll experience a fusion of cyberpunk and post-apocalyptic worlds, inspired by the greatest science fiction novels. Come and discover this disturbed world where luminous and fiery instruments coexist."
After the show, the Tourist Office invites you to celebrate the New Year with a hot drink before the nightclubs take over for New Year's Eve.

From 6.00 pm - Welcome drink with musical entertainment by the Fanfare Express | Flaine Forum
Activities and entertainment week's introduction. Mulled wine and hot apple juice offered by our partener SHERPA.
Metting point at Flaine Forum in frot of the Tourist Office. Many prizes to win in our big free raffle.

Tuesday 2nd January

2.00 pm - Flaine heritage guided tour | Flaine Forum
Comented by Art Center director, free registration before Tuesday 11.30 am at the art Center.
Informations at +33 (0)450904173. Held in french.

From 4.00 pm - Chilren after ski

From 4.00 pm - Snowman competition with our sponsorship SHERPA | Flaine Forum
Snacks will be offered for all participants. Free registration on site.

6.00 pm - Magic show for all with the magician Magic Lolo | Flaine Forêt
Auditorium Eric et Sylvie Boissonnas - Free entrance - 50min.

From 4.00 pm - Christmas stand | Flaine Forum
For Flaine pupils parents association. Oysters tasting and sale - Hot chocolate and hot wine. Sale of snacks and gifts.

More informations at +33 (0)620990588

Wednesday 3rd January
From 5.00 pm - Sound and light show | Flaine Forum  Postponed to 04.01

- Atmosphere party with DJ KODIS (DJ set)
- Christmas lights with Fireworx Cie
- T
orchlight descent of the Flaine ski instructors (ESF, UCPA).
- Drone Show on the theme of Christmas with 110 drones.

Thursday 4th January

From 5.15 pm - Sound and light show | Flaine Forum 

- Atmosphere party 
- T
orchlight descent of the Flaine ski instructors (ESF, UCPA).
- Drone Show on the theme of Christmas with 110 drones.

6.30 pm - « The magic of the show » magic show with magician Felix
Our magician will be performing in the auditorium Eric et Sylvie Boissonnas - Free entrance
« In this show for the whole family, Félix is an inventor of unusual objects, and despite himself, the objects come to life. He invites you to discover what goes on behind the scenes in his secret laboratory, where the magic begins. This wacky, poetic show, halfway between traditional magic and contemporary circus, is made up of different cabaret numbers that can be adapted to suit your needs and desires. ».

 

Download the full entertainment program

Download the full entertainment programme

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