Christmas and Saint-Nicolas 2024 in Épinal

An unmissable event during your stay

Did you know? We don't celebrate Santa Claus in Épinal, but Saint Nicholas.

Legend has it that on the night of the first weekend in December, Saint Nicholas and Father Fouettard come to reward good children, or on the contrary, punish children who have not obeyed their parents.

Every year, Épinal organizes the Saint Nicholas Festival during the month of December: a magical and timeless moment that will make young and old dream!

Discover below what awaits you during your stay at the Best Western Plus La Fayette in Épinal in December.

The Saint Nicholas parade

See you on Saturday, December 7 to attend the traditional parade!

Saint-Nicolas and around sixty floats will set off from the Place des Vieux Moulins in the middle of the illuminated and decorated streets.

Every year, the participants and floats are more creative to entertain their spectators. Fireworks will close the parade after Saint-Nicolas disappears in front of the crowd.

A must-see not to be missed during your weekend in our Spa hotel in Épinal!

Practical information

🗓️ Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
⏳ Times: procession leaves at 6 p.m., arrives at 8 p.m.
📍 Departure address: Place des Vieux Moulins, 88000 Épinal
📍 Arrival address: Pont Sadi Carnot, 88000 Épinal

The village of Saint-Nicolas

Épinal does not have a Christmas market as such, but a village of Saint-Nicolas.

The principle remains the same, and the magic too: you will find chalets to enjoy sweet treats, or find great Christmas gift ideas for your loved ones.

Of course, many activities for young and old will be planned.

Practical information

• 🗓️ Dates: from December 29, 2024 to January 1, 2025
• 📍 Address: On the Place de l’Âtre and Edmond Henry