Santa's Hamlet

The magic of Christmas all year round

Between Annecy and Geneva, in the heart of the Haut-Savoyard mountains, there’s a place that’s unique in France, to make young and old dream, summer and winter alike. Welcome to Santa’s Hamlet, an enchanted world nestled in the Grand Parc d’Andilly, where the enchantment of Christmas knows no season and no end.

Not to be missed A house like no other

Yes, Santa does exist, and he lives here, in a cosy wooden house with red shutters, open to visitors 365 days a year. You’ll be amazed to discover his cosy bedroom, his gourmet kitchen, his letter-filled study, his toy workshop and, of course, the secret corners of his mischievous elves.

Each room is a sensory immersion: the scent of wood and cinnamon, subdued lighting, soft music and meticulous detail. It’s like walking through a living fairytale, carried away by the magic of an eternal Christmas.

Experience A magical break for the whole family

Here, magic happens at every step. As soon as you enter, the garden of elves invites young and old to plunge into a marvellous world, populated by animated objects, tinkling bells and whispers coming from the walls. The house seems alive, inhabited by secrets and smiles. In every room, the imaginary takes over from the real. And suddenly, at the turn of a corridor or huddled by a fireplace, Father Christmas himself may appear, notebook in hand, ready to listen to the wishes of the children. His kindly gaze and gentle gestures create a suspended moment. It’s a visit full of tenderness and complicity, where childhood memories come flooding back for the grown-ups, and are built up for the younger ones, ideal for sharing precious moments with the family, bright-eyed and light-hearted.

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4 seasons A corner of Haute-Savoie where Christmas never ends

In Andilly, at the foot of the mountains, Santa’s Hamlet brings the magic to life all year round. Summer and winter alike, this enchanting place plunges young and old into the magical world of Father Christmas and his companions. You’ll discover his house, Santa’s lair, the elves’ workshop and Mother Christmas’s kitchen. Each room is packed with details, animated objects and surprises. Here, imagination knows no season: laughter, wonder and memories are shared on every visit. Because at the Hameau, Christmas never takes a holiday… and that’s perhaps the best of all the Haut-Savoyard miracles.