This year, the Christmas market stands out with its retro theme, inviting visitors to relive the spirit of Christmases from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. The covered and heated halls of the estate will host local artisans, creators, and producers showcasing their skills and specialties, offering a unique opportunity to find original gifts or prepare for year-end meals.
The Comptoir de Noël will offer a variety of activities for all ages. In the Comptoir Rétro-Club, a retrogaming area will feature numerous arcade games and a photo call. The Comptoir Pop’Partie will welcome Santa Claus, creative workshops, and artisan demonstrations.
Outdoors, visitors can enjoy a musical roller rink, a theatrical tour of the Demeure, hot air balloons, carousels, a trampoline, wooden games, a treasure hunt in the park, pony rides, and discover the wool trade with a shepherd and his sheep.
The event also emphasizes inclusive leisure with the introduction of the joëlette, an all-terrain wheelchair that allows people with reduced mobility or disabilities to participate in outdoor activities, accompanied by volunteers.
The Comptoir de Noël will take place on Saturday, December 5 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM and on Sunday, December 6 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Domaine départemental de Madame Élisabeth, located at 73 avenue de Paris in Versailles. Admission is free. Food and drink will be available on-site. The event is accessible to people with reduced mobility, and public transport is recommended.
