The fireworks were due to start at 6:30 so we got wrapped up and set off to be there for 6pm. We had time to take a walk round the stalls, still doing a roaring trade. It was even busier than during the day. The food stalls were doing particularly well, with la barbe à papa selling like....candy floss!
Père Noël was still there handing out sweets to children and adults alike.. though some of the children weren't so sure about such a tall figure (6' plus) looming down on them!
And in the background, Les Halles looked spectacular even in its current state of renovation. We weren't sure whether the decorating of the Christmas tree was finished or not, but the result was eye-catching...
Six thirty came and went with no sign of the promised Feu d'Artifice, though the crowds began to gather in the square close to the Porte de Chatellerault. Then just before 7pm the count down began and the fireworks started..
They were magnificent! Framed against the Porte de Chatellerault, they looked amazing!
Well done, Richelieu! Another triumph and a wonderful start to the festive season!
4 comments:
Nice set of three poshts... covering all ashpects of the market and feshtivities... from the dull, cold first day to the speschtacular climax... including the "on-time" French start. Felt like being there...
Nice pictures -- especially the last one! We have never experienced this time of year in France and know little of the traditions -- so it's nice to read and see from you. Many thanks.
Glad you enjoyed them, Tim. We had a lovely time, particularly on Sunday evening.... You might say it went with a bang!
Thank you for your comment, The Broad. The Marche Noel tradition certainly beats anything we can think of from back home in England. It was a fabulous weekend; and all for free, too!
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