The city center of Beauvais was packed with people this Friday evening for the official launch of the Christmas Fairies. To the point that it was even difficult to navigate the paths between the chalets. The light show of the Remue-Ménage company wandering around Place Jeanne-Hachette also seems to have captivated the public. We will now see if the walkers will remain there throughout these three weeks. Because there is no shortage of entertainment.
Until December 31, several shows, strolls and other activities will punctuate the Christmas market installed in front of the Town Hall. All of these events are listed in the Christmas Fairy program accessible online. For example, this Saturday, December 7, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., life-size toys will parade through the streets of the city center.
More exhibitors at the Christmas market
This year too, the Christmas market is expanding. From 26 exhibitor chalets last year, it increases to 34. Some of the exhibitors in these chalets will be permanent, but some will rotate during the festivities. Last year, this market received some criticism regarding closed chalets. Which made him less attractive.
For this 2024 edition, elected officials wanted to reassure traders. “We have tightened the rules», announced Antoine Salitot and Corinne Fourcin during the presentation of the festivities. They say they are ready to sanction exhibitors who do not play the game with their wallets. “We try to enforce the rulesassures Stéphanie Leclaire, the events director in Beauvais. We have put financial sanctions in place and we will apply them“, she promises.
