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Children and families can visit Santa Claus at his chalet on the Belvédère in Thonon-les-Bains. Visitors can meet Santa in person and post their holiday wishlists into a mailbox set up outside the chalet. The letters are collected each day by Santa's elves.
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December 13: 16h30–19h30 (parade); December 14: 16h00–18h00; December 17 and 19: 16h30–18h30; December 20–23: 15h–18h; December 24: 14h–15h30 (departure).
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Tips & Advice
- Plan your visit around one of the listed Santa meeting dates, since encounters are scheduled only on selected days.
- Bring a letter to place in the dedicated mailbox outside Santa’s chalet; the elves collect letters daily from December 1.
- Dress warmly for the Belvédère visit, particularly if you expect to wait outside or watch Santa’s arrival parade.
- Choose December 13 if you want to catch Santa’s arrival parade, which is included in that day’s encounter listing.
- The December 24 session is listed as Santa’s departure, so choose another scheduled date if you prefer a regular visit.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa meets visitors on December 13, 14, 17, 19–24; December 13 includes a parade, and December 24 is his departure.
- Visitors can leave Santa letters in the chalet mailbox from December 1; elves collect them daily.
- The ugly Christmas sweater contest is on December 24; sign up at the Belvédère.
- The Christmas log contest is on December 21; sign-up is through the tourist office or Facebook, and 10 participants are selected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can visit Santa at the chalet?
The meetings are for young and old, so children and families can come.
Can children leave Santa a letter?
Yes. A dedicated mailbox outside the chalet accepts letters, and Santa’s elves collect them each day.
Do visitors need to book a meeting in advance?
No booking information is given for the Santa meetings.
What else can visitors find nearby?
The Belvédère has Christmas market villages with more than 50 chalets, including food stalls serving regional specialties and hot drinks.
Is there a special Santa session?
The December 13 meeting includes a parade, and Santa’s December 24 appearance is his departure.
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