the shopping centers of Marseille have the heart to celebrate
As the 2022 end-of-year celebrations approach, and especially Christmas, Marseille shopping centers are multiplying initiatives and teeming with good ideas. Entertainment for children, competition games, winter market, meeting Santa Claus… Shopping professionals are not lacking in imagination, to the delight of young and old alike, looking for original and especially good deals. This year, more than the others, the shopping centers of Marseille are mobilizing to make the magic of Christmas accessible to as many people as possible. Something to warm the hearts of the people of Marseille in a difficult context of inflation and energy crisis, while the cold is gradually setting in in the Marseille city.
A village of automatons at the Terrasses du Port
To amaze its visitors and offer them an enchanted parenthesis, Hammerson organize festive events throughout the month of December in its four French centers, including Port terraces police party. ” We are going to create real places of life and entertainment, conducive to meetings and exchanges “, indicates the group in a press release. Hammerson met many animations on the spot » magical and colorful “. Open to all, they will plunge young and old into the wonderful world of Christmas. Enough to wait until the end of year celebrations.
From December 1 to 24, the Terrasses du Port are organizing a contest game Christmas special with more than 3000 euros in gifts and surprises to be won.
At the Terrasses du Port, a village of automatons installed on more than 300m² has come to life since December 3 on the second floor. The center offers Marseille residents an immersive stroll with no less than 13 activity centers and dozens of characters to meet. Les Terrasses du Port also has Christmas chalets, open until January 2, as well as a forest of fir trees on the terrace. Many events are held until December 24: meetings with Santa Claus, make-up workshops, brass band, choir, toy fountain… They are all referenced in the christmas calendar of the Center.
Treiz’Local: the gift card that promotes short circuits
Initiated in 2020 by the Aix-Marseille Provence Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIAMP), the gift card Treiz’Local encourage short-circuit Christmas shopping in more than 1,300 physical shops (health, well-being, food, decoration, culture, sport, etc.) spread over nearly 75 communes in the Bouches-du-Rhône. ” A great opportunity to contribute to the local economic dynamic as the Chamber points out. The offer also exists for individuals.
A responsible Christmas at the Docks Village
For this end of the year, the Village of the quays de la Joliette put on their festive habits. Stalactites and snowflakes rub shoulders with fir trees eight meters high, suspended as if by magic, to adorn the courtyards and corridors of an emblematic building in Marseille. The opportunity to delight visitors, while supporting Marseille merchants and local crafts. the program Full animations are available online.
At a time of energy sobriety, the Docks Village are committed to bringing the magic of Christmas to the people of Marseilles in a different way. From garlands to snowflakes, all the illuminations are in LED – very low consumption guaranteed – and above all equipped with minutes. Every evening, the lights will be completely extinguished to limit visual pollution, save energy and preserve the planet.
The Prado Shopping center all schuss towards Christmas!
We all dream of a white Christmas, wrapped up in a thick sweater, a glass of hot chocolate in our hands. This year, the Prado Shopping center grants your wish and invites the mountains between its walls. In partnership with the ski resort Serre Chevalier – Briancon (05), the establishment is transformed into a ” box of snow from Saturday 10 to Saturday 24 December.
On the program, meeting with Santa Claus, workshops on creating eco-responsible decorations for children, snowboard simulator, selfie party, Christmas tree battle, and lively meeting with the Spartans, the Marseille ice hockey team. In addition, the merchants of the Prado Shopping center are giving away more than 1,500 euros in gifts before Christmas through the barley sugar game.
Grand Littoral, Bonneveine, Center Bourse… Santa Claus’ magical tour
Until December 24, Father Christmas will occasionally visit the shopping centers mentioned above, and many others. In particular the Marseille establishments Grand Littoral (15th), Center Bonneveine (8th) and Center Bourse (1st). Traditional photo sessions with the old man with the white beard are regularly organized while waiting for the holidays. Do not hesitate to take a walk in the Christmas market of the Center Bourse!
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