Illustration of Santa reading a storybook to children sitting on cushions beside a decorated tree (Christmas at the Haras)
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Christmas at the Haras

Visitors can experience a festive atmosphere featuring circus arts demonstrations, traditional wooden games, and performances by a roving blacksmith shaping metal works. Throughout the park, guests encounter clown Pieric and his donkey Bitonio, listen to Christmas songs, and visit fortune-teller Madame Irma for storytelling. Children can participate in holiday crafts, watch a Guignol puppet show, ride the carousel, or enjoy pony rides.

Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Admission is free. The grand carousel costs €3 and pony rides cost €4.

Hours

Every day, 14h30–19h30.

Location

Haras national de la Vendée · 120 Boulevard des Etats-Unis, 85000 La Roche sur Yon, La Roche sur Yon 85000 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and playful

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Call 02.28.85.85.70 to ask about reservations for the equestrian show, because that number is just for show bookings.
  • Look out around the park for clown Pieric and his donkey Bitonio, who come through three times a day.
  • Bring some money for the grand carousel and pony rides, because they cost extra even though entry and the other activities are free.
  • Let the kids spend time at the creative corner making Christmas collages, colouring and small crafts.
  • Plan around Christmas Day and New Year's Day, because the Haras is closed on both.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The grand carousel and pony rides cost extra on top of the free entry.

Links & Contact

Run by Département de la Vendée

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Noël au Haras for?

It's for the whole family, with lots of free activities for children and adults.

What can kids do?

They can make Christmas collages, colour and do small crafts. There's also a Guignol puppet theatre, a roving games cart, wooden games, pony rides and the grand carousel.

Is there a horse show?

Yes, there's an equestrian show. For information on show reservations, call 02.28.85.85.70.

What other shows are there?

There are circus demonstrations, a singer performing Christmas songs, and a roving blacksmith who makes objects in front of you. Fortune-teller Madame Irma tells her tales too.

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