Deambulation2023
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Saint Nicolas in Vittel, entertainment
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Fireworks displays, Saint Nicholas (and Père Fouettard), a Christmas concert, ice sculpting, a Christmas market, a visit from Father Christmas, we’d been told about the many events planned in Vittel during our stay, so the children had already drawn up a schedule for the weekend to make sure we didn’t miss a single moment of the magical atmosphere that awaited us!
Wrapped up warm in our coats and scarves, we arrived to admire the shop window displays along the high street, which was beautifully decorated for the festive season. The lights delighted the children (and us too!). The scent of mulled wine and spices filled the air; we were close to the Christmas market set up in Badenweiller Park, which we’d visit later. For now, we were looking for the best spot to watch the parade that was about to start. It was a fabulous spectacle that the children were absolutely determined to see.
We’ve taken our places, and like us, many onlookers have done the same. Already the first notes of music are ringing out, and in the distance the troupe comes into view. It’s magical – you can see the wonder in everyone’s eyes! As they move forward, the crowd forms a procession behind them and follows the troupe, applauding all the way! It’s truly dazzling!
