Lili
Gift expert
“Always one more idea!”
Our elves
Cheerful, talented and tireless, the North Pole elves make the toys, read your letters, look after the village and make the magic of Christmas possible!
How do the elves help you?
All year long, they work behind the scenes to give you an unforgettable Christmas!
- 1
They read the letters
They discover all your wishes and your lovely messages.
- 2
They make the toys
They create and prepare the presents with care and passion.
- 3
They prepare the big round
They help Santa organise everything for the big day.
- 4
They spread the magic
They decorate the village and keep the Christmas spirit alive all year round.
Meet some of our elves
Unique personalities, one great mission!
Gaspard
Master tinkerer
“Nothing breaks, everything gets fixed!”
Biscotte
Cookie king
“A cookie makes everything merrier!”
Polochon
Reindeer keeper
“Reindeer are my best friends!”
Chaussette
Surprise specialist
“I love creating magical moments!”
Flocon
Village decorator
“Everything looks better with glitter!”
Pompon
Choir leader
“When we sing, the toys look even better!”
Noisette
North Pole postwoman
“Not a single letter gets past me!”
Grelot
Bell tuner
“Always perfectly in tune!”
Cannelle
Toy painter
“Every toy deserves its colours!”
Praline
Head gift wrapper
“A pretty ribbon, a big smile!”
Sapinou
Fir tree keeper
“Every fir tree has its story!”
Lanterne
Lantern lighter
“No night without light!”
Mirabelle
Costume seamstress
“Every stitch counts!”
Truffe
Master chocolatier
“Hot chocolate is my magic!”
Étincelle
Garland queen
“Let there be light!”
Tic-Tac
Village clockmaker
“Right on time for Christmas!”
Violette
Village storyteller
“One story, one smile!”
Boulon
Sleigh mechanic
“A well-tuned sleigh, a perfect Christmas!”
Mandarine
Skating instructor
“Gliding is a little like flying!”
Muscade
Gingerbread baker
“A whole village made of gingerbread!”
Cristal
Ice sculptor
“Every snowflake is unique!”
Fanfan
Village violinist
“A melody for every heart!”
Aurore
Keeper of the stars
“I know every single star!”
Bidule
Toy inventor
“Every idea deserves a try!”
Pétale
Doll painter
“A smile on every face!”
Rouage
Merry-go-round repairer
“Round and round it goes!”
Plume
Toy designer
“It all starts with a pencil!”
Quenotte
Cuddly toy tester
“Soft or not soft, I can tell!”
Tournevis
Toy train builder
“Choo-choo, all aboard!”
Bobine
Cuddly toy knitter
“One stitch at a time!”
Clic
Quality inspector
“Nothing gets past me!”
Cymbale
Drum maker
“A little noise, a lot of joy!”
Sablier
Puzzle master
“Every piece has its place!”
Cerise
Toy soldier painter
“Colours are my life!”
Bricolo
Toy carpenter
“Wood has a soul!”
Paillette
Box decorator
“A pretty parcel, a pretty present!”
Ficelle
Head wrapper
“One ribbon, one smile!”
Rondelle
Machine adjuster
“It's all about the fine-tuning!”
Zip
Toy car tester
“Vroom, vroom, approved!”
Marelle
Game designer
“Playing is serious business!”
Cube
Wooden castle builder
“Higher and higher!”
Toupie
Spinning top maker
“It runs like clockwork!”
Boutons
Puppet tailor
“A well-dressed puppet!”
Girouette
Village kite flyer
“The wind is my best friend!”
Trombone
Toy archivist
“Everything filed, everything logged!”
Gommette
Sticker collector
“One more star!”
Madeleine
Head pastry chef
“The secret is butter!”
Croquant
Shortbread master
“One biscuit, one smile!”
Caramel
Confectioner
“Life is a candy cane!”
Brioche
Morning baker
“Bread is the village's sunrise!”
Vanille
Snow ice-cream maker
“A vanilla snowball!”
Pépito
Chocolate maker
“One square and off we go!”
Clémentine
Citrus picker
“Sunshine in the sack!”
Nougat
Nougat maker
“Soft or crunchy?”
Rosalie
Village grocer
“A pinch of magic!”
Raclette
Mountain cheesemaker
“It melts, it's a treat!”
Meringue
Meringue fairy
“Light as a snowflake!”
Fondant
Cake icer
“Icing is an art!”
Pruneau
Jam maker
“One jar, one season!”
Marron
Chestnut roaster
“Hot stuff coming through!”
Guimauve
Marshmallow queen
“Fluffy as a cloud!”
Nectar
Hot chocolate sommelier
“With a cloud of cream on top!”
Pomme
Cook of the great table
“There'll be enough for everyone!”
Zeste
Orange perfumer
“It smells like Christmas!”
Biscotin
Snack delivery elf
“Snack time is here!”
Chantilly
Cream whipper
“Always more froth!”
Bûchette
Yule log chef
“One Yule log, one memory!”
Timbre
Head of mail sorting
“One letter, one dream!”
Enveloppe
Letter opener
“I read every word!”
Cachet
Mistress of seals
“A seal for every wish!”
Encrier
Official scribe
“The quill never rests!”
Buvard
Keeper of the registers
“Nothing gets lost!”
Frimas
North Pole postman
“Always on time!”
Gribouille
Children's drawing translator
“I understand every scribble!”
Pigeon
Carrier pigeon trainer
“One message, one flight!”
Pli
Letter folder
“The neater the fold, the tidier the file!”
Courrier
Wish courier
“Quick, quick, quick!”
Papier
Keeper of old letters
“Memories never grow old!”
Virgule
Letter proofreader
“Not a single mistake slips through!”
Parchemin
Guestbook archivist
“History is written here!”
Suspense
Mail daydreamer
“There's always a next chapter!”
Bouclette
Letter receptionist
“Come in, we were expecting you!”
Calligraphe
Master of fine handwriting
“A beautiful letter, a beautiful memory!”
Papillote
Envelope decorator
“Pretty all the way to the post office!”
Colis
Parcel sorter
“Nothing gets lost!”
Étiquette
Gift labeller
“One name, one present!”
Ruban
Bow magician
“A perfect bow!”
Souhait
Wish collector
“Every wish counts!”
Carnet
Note taker
“I've written it all down!”
Sabot
Reindeer carer
“A happy reindeer flies higher!”
Foin
Stable boy
“Fresh hay every morning!”
Galop
Reindeer trainer
“One, two, take-off!”
Bois-Doré
Antler polisher
“Shiny antlers!”
Carotte
Reindeer feeder
“Carrots are sacred!”
Harnais
Village saddler
“Supple leather, a safe flight!”
Clochette
Keeper of the bells
“Listen, it's ringing!”
Rêne
Harness master
“Together we go further!”
Naseau
Reindeer vet
“A fit reindeer, a perfect Christmas!”
Rudy
Reindeer calf breeder
“Today's little ones, tomorrow's stars!”
Neige-Douce
Reindeer lullaby singer
“Sleep tight, little reindeer!”
Pelage
Reindeer groomer
“A shiny reindeer is a flying reindeer!”
Sellette
Harness maker
“Every reindeer has its harness!”
Ardoise
Reindeer accountant
“Nine, ten, eleven... all here!”
Cornouiller
Moss botanist
“A feast fit for a king for the reindeer!”
Écurie
Night watchman
“They sleep, I keep watch!”
Trèfle
Head of reindeer treats
“A biscuit for every reindeer!”
Givre
Hoof carer
“Not a single misstep!”
Aurélie
Trail scout
“I clear the way!”
Souffle
Water carrier
“Fresh water for everyone!”
Mousse
Mane braider
“A well-groomed reindeer is a happy reindeer!”
Foulard
Reindeer stylist
“An elegant reindeer for the big night!”
Patin
Runner mechanic
“Smooth and slippery!”
Traîneau
Head of the garage
“Every sleigh has its story!”
Molette
Sleigh repairer
“There are no breakdowns, only challenges!”
Rivet
Workshop welder
“Solid as an oak!”
Vernis
Sleigh painter
“A red sleigh, nothing more beautiful!”
Pédale
Test pilot
“Fancy a lap?”
Altitude
Flight controller
“All clear for take-off!”
Hélice
Magic engine technician
“It purrs like a cat!”
Piste
Runway sweeper
“A clean runway, a perfect take-off!”
Cockpit
Navigator
“The North Pole is on the left!”
Boussole
Sky cartographer
“I never get lost!”
Parachute
Parachute folder
“Folded in a flash!”
Fuselage
Wing carpenter
“Beautiful wings for a beautiful night!”
Turbine
Head of maintenance
“A well-oiled sleigh!”
Casque
Co-pilot
“I'm the co-pilot!”
Journal
Flight recorder
“It's all in the logbook!”
Phare
Beacon keeper
“So the sleigh always finds its way!”
Gouvernail
Sleigh helmsman
“Hard to port!”
Pare-brise
Windscreen cleaner
“Nothing beats a clear view!”
Courroie
Rigging technician
“Everything is tied up tight!”
Vitesse
Timekeeper
“Ten seconds, a new record!”
Altimètre
Instrument specialist
“Higher and higher!”
Cap
Round planner
“Every chimney has its time!”
Lune
Village astronomer
“Look, a shooting star!”
Orion
Star watcher
“The stars talk to me!”
Comète
Comet hunter
“The most beautiful one is always the next!”
Constellation
Star cartographer
“I've counted three thousand!”
Lactée
Sky dreamer
“In the sky, anything is possible!”
Lunette
Sky optician
“Let's adjust, let's adjust!”
Éclipse
Sky forecaster
“Tonight, everything will be clear!”
Zodiaque
Horoscope reader
“The stars said yes!”
Galaxie
Astronomy student
“One day I'll go and see them!”
Nébuleuse
Sky colour artist
“The sky is my studio!”
Vesper
Keeper of the brightest star
“It shines for you!”
Météore
Meteor watcher
“Make a wish, quick!”
Satellite
Observatory operator
“All is well up there!”
Sextant
Star navigator
“I always find north!”
Pénombre
Keeper of quiet nights
“Shh, the stars are sleeping!”
Astrolabe
Celestial clockmaker
“Every star has its time!”
Stella
Star magician
“A little magic in the sky!”
Crépuscule
Star lighter
“I light them one by one!”
Aube
Sun waker
“Good morning, North Pole!”
Nova
New star seeker
“There's a new one tonight!”
Lueur
Lake night-light
“The lake glows when you make a wish!”
Patinoire
Head of the ice
“The ice is perfect today!”
Luge
Sledge pilot
“Full speed ahead!”
Congère
Snow shoveller
“One shovelful and off we go again!”
Bonnet
Scarf knitter
“One scarf, one hug!”
Cabane
Ice fisher
“The fish always bite in the end!”
Ricochet
Stone skimmer
“One, two, three, four!”
Bouée
Village lifeguard
“Splash, but safely!”
Éclaboussure
Swimming instructor
“One big splash!”
Toboggan
Slide keeper
“One, two, three, slide!”
Palme
Lake diver
“There's treasure at the bottom!”
Glaçon
Ice carver
“Beauty is born from the cold!”
Stalactite
Icicle collector
“One icicle, one story!”
Manège
Carousel operator
“One turn, two turns, three turns!”
Sucrette
Sweet seller
“Pink, blue and sugary!”
Roue
Big wheel mechanic
“Up high, everything looks better!”
Bumper
Bumper car driver
“Watch out, bumps ahead!”
Frisson
Head of the thrill ride
“Hold on to your hats!”
Confetti
Park entertainer
“What are we celebrating today?”
Ballon
Balloon inflater
“And one more!”
Chapiteau
Laughter tamer
“Ladies and gentlemen!”
Jongle
Village juggler
“One, two, three, four balls!”
Funambule
Acrobat
“One step at a time!”
Guirlande
Lights electrician
“Let there be light, and there was light!”
Houx
Wreath decorator
“A wreath on every door!”
Sapin-Bleu
Fir tree gardener
“Every fir tree deserves a name!”
Épicéa
Village woodcutter
“Wood for the winter!”
Pin
Pine cone collector
“Treasures in the forest!”
Brindille
Forest ranger
“The forest is our home!”
Boule
Glass bauble blower
“Each one is unique!”
Cime
Star placer
“Right at the top, the most beautiful!”
Gui
Mistletoe picker
“A kiss under the mistletoe!”
Nivéole
Snowman sculptor
“A carrot nose is important!”
Pic-Vert
Keeper of winter birds
“A few seeds for everyone!”
Écharpe
Scarf distributor
“Better to be warm!”
Cheminée
Village chimney sweep
“Not a speck of soot gets past me!”
Poêle
Village stoker
“It's nice and cosy here!”
Bûche
Head of the bonfire
“One fire, one song!”
Étincelant
Candle lighter
“One flame, one hope!”
Frimousse
Mistress of winter games
“Who can make the biggest snowball?”
Pastorale
Village shepherd
“A little bleat for Christmas!”
Mélodie
Choir leader
“Do, re, mi, Christmas!”
Violoncelle
Village musician
“Music warms the heart!”
Harpe
Harpist
“A gentle tune for a calm night!”
Flûte
Flute player
“A little tune for the children!”
Accordéon
Accordionist
“Everybody onto the dance floor!”
Tambourin
Percussionist
“Boom, boom, boom!”
Carillon
Keeper of the chimes
“Ding, it's time!”
Partition
Christmas carol composer
“Here comes the melody!”
Trompette
Trumpeter
“Ta-ta-ta-ta, it's Christmas!”
Harmonica
Harmonica player
“A tune for the road!”
Jingle
Bell singer
“Jingle all the way!”
Chorale
Choir bass
“Lower and softer!”
Soprano
Choir soprano
“The stars love high notes!”
Rythme
Brass band drummer
“We march in time!”
Ocarina
Ocarina player
“A little note, a big smile!”
Cor
Bagpiper
“A Scottish tune in the snow!”
Triangle
Triangle player
“I ring at just the right moment!”
Balalaïka
Balalaika player
“A dance in the snow!”
Cantate
Singer of old carols
“The old songs are the most beautiful!”
Stock
Head of the storage area
“Everything in its place!”
Étagère
Toy tidier
“One toy, one place!”
Chariot
Warehouse handler
“Everything leaves on time!”
Inventaire
Toy counter
“I count 12,543 of them!”
Grue
Village crane operator
“Up go the presents!”
Palette
Pallet stacker
“A nice straight stack!”
Cadenas
Keeper of the stores
“Nobody gets in without the password!”
Carton
Box maker
“One box, a thousand presents!”
Scotch
Express wrapper
“One turn of ribbon and it's ready!”
Balance
Gift weigher
“Not too light, not too heavy!”
Cageot
Crate deliverer
“Freshly arrived toys!”
Scanette
Magic scanner
“Beep, all good!”
Torche
Warehouse night guard
“It's dark, but I can see clearly!”
Diable
Crate delivery elf
“Mind your feet!”
Plan
Village architect
“It's all drawn out!”
Cassette
Recordings archivist
“Listen to this!”
Circuit
Head of the test track
“Fancy a lap?”
Chicane
Toy car test driver
“You have to know when to brake!”
Chrono
Race timekeeper
“Three seconds faster!”
Pneu
Track mechanic
“Every tyre counts!”
Virage
Track marshal
“Watch out, tight bend!”
Podium
Mistress of trophies
“Everyone wins a little something!”
Marquage
Line painter
“A nice straight line!”
Pit-Stop
Head of refuelling
“Four seconds flat!”
Mesure
Personalisation seamstress
“Your size, your style!”
Gravure
Name engraver
“Your name forever!”
Aiguille
Name embroiderer
“Every letter in golden thread!”
Tampon
Stamper
“One stamp, one signature!”
Patron
Costume tailor
“Made to measure, as always!”
Pinceau
Name painter
“One name, one unique present!”
Accueil
Workshop concierge
“Welcome, make yourself at home!”
Couleurs
Paint mixer
“A little blue, a little red!”
Sage
Head of the good-child detector
“Goodness shows in the eyes!”
Cristallin
Detector tuner
“A little more light!”
Radar
Detector operator
“All is calm in the village!”
Verdict
Judge of good deeds
“One good deed, one point!”
Plateau
Good deed weigher
“The more you give, the more it weighs!”
Sagace
Keeper of the book of good children
“A book for every child!”
Sourire
Smile collector
“One smile, one reward!”
Bonté
Kindness adviser
“A small gesture is enough!”
Pansement
Village nurse
“A kiss and you're good to go!”
Tisane
Herbalist
“A cup of tea and all will be well!”
Thermomètre
Elf doctor
“No colds before Christmas!”
Remède
Village pharmacist
“Honey, lemon, ginger!”
Bandage
Scrape soother
“Everything's going to be fine!”
Sirop
Fir syrup maker
“A syrup for sore throats!”
Couverture
Keeper of the blankets
“Snug for the night!”
Bibliothèque
Village librarian
“Shh, a book is being read!”
Conte
Bedtime storyteller
“Once upon a time!”
Marque-page
Bookbinder
“A well-bound book is a book forever!”
Dictée
Elf schoolteacher
“Today, the letter N!”
Atlas
Village geographer
“The whole world fits in my book!”
Almanach
North Pole weather elf
“Snow tomorrow, and the day after!”
Parapluie
Storm forecaster
“A bit of wind, nothing serious!”
Janvière
Snowflake observer
“No two snowflakes are alike!”
Thermostat
Heat regulator
“Not too hot, not too cold!”
Verglas
Path gritter
“A little salt and it's less slippery!”
Torchon
Head of housekeeping
“Everything must sparkle!”
Balai
Village sweeper
“A quick sweep, and off we go!”
Plumeau
Shelf duster
“Not a speck of dust!”
Savon
Village soap maker
“Clean as a whistle!”
Linge
Village launderer
“Everything is white as snow!”
Sentinelle
Village guard
“Everything is under control here!”
Rempart
Gatekeeper
“Nobody gets through without a smile!”
Clôture
Fence shepherd
“Everything in its place!”
Guet
Tower lookout
“I can see everything from up here!”
Olifant
Alarm horn blower
“One blast of the horn and the whole village comes running!”
Patrouille
Patrol leader
“One round, and all is calm!”
Écho
Keeper of the mountain
“The mountain answers me!”
Mont-Blanc
Village mountaineer
“One step at a time!”
Piolet
Dream Mountain guide
“Follow me, it's this way!”
Cordée
Summit rope maker
“We climb together!”
Sommet
Summit explorer
“The view is worth the climb!”
Bivouac
Polar camper
“A tent, a fire, the stars!”
Refuge
Hut keeper
“Come in and warm up!”
Blizzard
Windbreaker
“Nothing stops me!”
Kayak
Northern fisher
“Today's catch will be a miracle!”
Banquise
Icebreaker pilot
“It cracks, but we get through!”
Igloo
Igloo architect
“One block of ice after another!”
Husky
Sled dog musher
“Mush, my friends!”
Borée
Northern lights storyteller
“The lights dance for you!”
Pingouin
Penguin friend
“One little step, two little steps!”
Toundra
Far North scout
“Snow holds no secrets for me!”
Éclat
Village jeweller
“Every stone has its sparkle!”
Diamant
Crystal cutter
“One crystal, a thousand reflections!”
The North Pole's little helpers
Meet Santa's elves
Small in size but big at heart, the elves are Santa's indispensable allies. Always smiling, creative and full of energy, each of them has a special mission in the village. Together, they work all year round to make children's eyes sparkle all over the world!
The elves make Christmas magical!
Always smiling
Good cheer is their number one tool.
Creative
Every toy is dreamt up and made by hand.
Full of energy
From 1 January to 24 December, the workshop never stops.
Big ideas in little hands!
They read all your messages!
Their everyday missions
Every elf has an important role in the magic of Christmas!
Toy workshop
They make, assemble and test every toy with care.
Letter office
They read all your letters and pass your wishes on to Santa.
Reindeer stables
They look after the reindeer and make sure they are happy all year round.
Mrs Claus's kitchen
They bake delicious biscuits and treats for the whole team.
Gift warehouse
They wrap and prepare the presents with great care.
Village & surprises
They decorate the village, throw parties and dream up magical surprises.
Frequently asked questions
You might find the answer here!
Do elves really exist?
Yes! They live at the North Pole with Santa. They are so quick and discreet that you almost never see them.
How do they become friends with Santa?
Every elf joins the village thanks to their big heart. Santa welcomes them all like one big family.
Can you meet an elf in the village?
When you visit the village and its webcams, keep your eyes peeled: a curious elf often walks past the camera!
Do the elves have names?
Of course! Lili, Gaspard, Biscotte, Polochon… Every elf has a funny name that suits them.
Do the elves work all year round?
Yes, but at their own pace: they make things, sing, take snack breaks and have lots of fun between missions.
Do the elves get presents too?
Yes! After the big round, Santa throws a big party where every elf receives a surprise to say thank you.