Activities

The best places to meet Santa Claus

November 8, 2012

Children can’t take it anymore: there are way too many nights before December 25th! So, maybe you should take them to see that good old bearded fellow before the big day?

Santa Claus Village

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You will need a full day to satisfy your children because in addition to sit on Santa’s lap, they will participate in a whole range of outdoor activities: snow tubes, Kingdom of ice, Glacial areas (climbing walls), a musical tour of the workshop, the Elves House, the Glass House, ducks and other animals, the skating rink, Santa’s electric train, giant slides, giant blocks and much more!

Open on December 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16 and from December 21st to January 6th (closed on December 25th) from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Free for children under 2
2 to 65 years old: $18
Seniors: $16

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