Vaison-la-Romaine
From Saturnalia to Santa Claus (guided tour)
Thursday 26 December 2024 at 10.30 am.
Thursday 2 January 2025 at 10.30 am.
Event at Vaison-la-Romaine :
Through a guided tour of an ancient quarter and a display of antique toys and games, discover the daily life of our ancestors during the festive season, and the many links between our Christmas celebrations and those of Saturnalia.
Saturnalia, one of the most important Roman festivals, commemorated the winter solstice, honored Saturn and gave gifts to one another.
Dates and times
Thursday 26 December 2024 at 10.30 am.
Thursday 2 January 2025 at 10.30 am.
Prices
Free of charge. On presentation of an entrance ticket to the archaeological sites, on sale at the entrance to the Puymin site (adult: €9/person; teenager: €4/person; free for children under 9).
Spoken languages
- French
Contact
Sites Antiques84110 Vaison-la-Romaine
coordinates
Longitude : 5.072557Latitude : 44.242335