Marché de Noël

It’s been an absolute delight visiting all the different Christmas events around the local villages this year.

We visited one in Loches-sur-Ource on Sunday morning, which was a delightful community event. There was a little pony ride and face painting for the children, and Santa was there handing out chocolates and having his photograph taken with the children and adults. There were a few stalls selling crafts, and they had set a stall up, just inside the church selling beer, Champagne and, of course, vin chaud. We bought a couple of vin chauds and stood by the brazier, keeping warm and chatting to one of our neighbours from Vivier.

We then headed into Les Riceys, as I’d heard from a friend that there was a market there in the square. They had decorated the parking area, turning it into a wonderful, winter Christmas scene.

It was all so delightful, I just love the creativity and all the effort that goes into making such darling displays.