We have the most glorious place to hold the annual Christmas market here in our part of Normandy — the huge medieval market hall where the normal Monday market is held.
This past weekend — the 10th and 11th of December — was the annual Marche de Noel and we were quite lucky to have a relatively mild day with lots of sunshine for the two days of markets. Much nicer than a frigid and wet weekend, eh?
Enjoy!
The heart of the Marche de Noel (Christmas Fair) in Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives in the Calvados region of Normandy, France is the medieval market hall in the centre of town.
Just inside the entry, I hadn’t expected to find a manger set up with LIVE animals (and very well behaved ones at that!).
Manger with live animals set up inside the Marche de Noel in the medieval market hall of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives.
The twinkling lights inside the market hall added to the festive air whilst shopping.
Yummy cheese for sale at the Christmas market.
Each stall in the medieval market hall was doing a brisk business.
A variety of marinated olives on offer.
Personalised wine bottles for various events like birthdays and anniversaries.
More small stalls outside under cover.
The balloon seller waiting for some customers.
A surprising lunch option — sausages and beer from Germany from the town that is ‘twinned’ with Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives.
Inside stalls in the Salle des Fetes across from the Market Hall.
Lovely Christmas ornaments for sale.
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