In December of every year Lucéram, a small dwelling with a population of 1,230, perched up the mountains towering above Nice and Côte d’Azur, turns into a real open-air nativity scene. The town is only 25 km (15.5 mi) from Nice, but the atmosphere is that of a magical village in which to experience the special Christmas period to the fullest.
Starting on 3 December and up to 8 January 2023, Lucéram will wear a cloak of dreams for the 25th time. An astounding 450 crèches of different sizes take part in the show: the smallest lie in a nutshell, whilst the largest may reach a 10-metre (33 ft) diameter.
For over a month, the mountain town becomes an immense manger scene and gives you the chance to admire a multitude of artistic creations. Artists and ordinary people go wild to turn their personal vision of the Nativity into a myriad of different styles and creations. The creators often work year-long to prepare the static and dynamic characters, lights, and settings for the Christmas event.
The great Christmas exhibition extends across the ancient streets of the town: a great outdoor gallery that may be visited every day from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 to 5:30 p.m. There is no interruption on Saturdays and Sundays when the visit is also embellished with music and animation.
Barbara Guarini
Lucéram, circuit des crèches
Lucéram, circuit des crèches
Lucéram, circuit des crèches
Lucéram, circuit des crèches
Lucéram, circuit des crèches
Lucéram, circuit des crèches
