All the magic of Christmas awaits you from November 24 to January 16, 2022 at Sainte-Ségolène Church, village and country scenes follow one another in a magical setting.
The only traveling crèche in the world of this size, in the Church of Sainte-Ségolène in Metz.
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After Brussels, Strasbourg, Lyon … it’s Metz that young and old will be able to admire this authentic reconstruction of 19th century Provence this year!
In settings larger than life, 300 figurines and automatons sculpted in clay and dressed in the 1830 fashion, bring to life, from their height of 30 cm, the traditions of Christmas and all the Provence of yesteryear … where the houses reach up to 1.50 m in height.
An original creation of the artists Anne and Karl Blanchet unconditional lovers of Provence and, santons enthusiasts who travel through Europe and share their universe with you.
A gigantic achievement on 250 m2 of surface, 10,000 clay tiles molded on the finger to cover the roofs, tons of sand, pebbles … 10 m3 of natural vegetation transported directly from Provence.
A fabulous journey through time to discover the wonderful world santons of Provence unfolding before our eyes!
An exhibition both gigantic and meticulous which, after 10 days of assembly, will completely cover the Church of Sainte-Ségolène.
Many trades of yesteryear are staged with great detail and care, the basket maker, the laundress, the saddler, blacksmith, miller etc …
Practical information :
Church of Ste Ségolène
Place Jeanne d’Arc
57000 Metz
From November 24, 2021 to January 16, 2022 Every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Prices
- Full price: 5.00 €
- Children: 3.00 €
Organizer: karleane 06.07.29.83.52
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