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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. 1

    They read the letters

    They discover all your wishes and your lovely messages.

  2. 2

    They make the toys

    They create and prepare the presents with care and passion.

  3. 3

    They prepare the big round

    They help Santa organise everything for the big day.

  4. 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!

Lili, Gift expert

Lili — Gift expert (1)

Gift expert

“Always one more idea!”

Gaspard, Master tinkerer

Gaspard — Master tinkerer (2)

Master tinkerer

“Nothing breaks, everything gets fixed!”

Biscotte, Cookie king

Biscotte — Cookie king (3)

Cookie king

“A cookie makes everything merrier!”

Polochon, Reindeer keeper

Polochon — Reindeer keeper (4)

Reindeer keeper

“Reindeer are my best friends!”

Chaussette, Surprise specialist

Chaussette — Surprise specialist (5)

Surprise specialist

“I love creating magical moments!”

Flocon, Village decorator

Flocon — Village decorator (6)

Village decorator

“Everything looks better with glitter!”

Pompon, Choir leader

Pompon — Choir leader (7)

Choir leader

“When we sing, the toys look even better!”

Noisette, North Pole postwoman

Noisette — North Pole postwoman (8)

North Pole postwoman

“Not a single letter gets past me!”

Grelot, Bell tuner

Grelot — Bell tuner (9)

Bell tuner

“Always perfectly in tune!”

Cannelle, Toy painter

Cannelle — Toy painter (10)

Toy painter

“Every toy deserves its colours!”

Praline, Head gift wrapper

Praline — Head gift wrapper (11)

Head gift wrapper

“A pretty ribbon, a big smile!”

Sapinou, Fir tree keeper

Sapinou — Fir tree keeper (12)

Fir tree keeper

“Every fir tree has its story!”

Lanterne, Lantern lighter

Lanterne — Lantern lighter (13)

Lantern lighter

“No night without light!”

Mirabelle, Costume seamstress

Mirabelle — Costume seamstress (14)

Costume seamstress

“Every stitch counts!”

Truffe, Master chocolatier

Truffe — Master chocolatier (15)

Master chocolatier

“Hot chocolate is my magic!”

Étincelle, Garland queen

Étincelle — Garland queen (16)

Garland queen

“Let there be light!”

Tic-Tac, Village clockmaker

Tic-Tac — Village clockmaker (17)

Village clockmaker

“Right on time for Christmas!”

Violette, Village storyteller

Violette — Village storyteller (18)

Village storyteller

“One story, one smile!”

Boulon, Sleigh mechanic

Boulon — Sleigh mechanic (19)

Sleigh mechanic

“A well-tuned sleigh, a perfect Christmas!”

Mandarine, Skating instructor

Mandarine — Skating instructor (20)

Skating instructor

“Gliding is a little like flying!”

Muscade, Gingerbread baker

Muscade — Gingerbread baker (21)

Gingerbread baker

“A whole village made of gingerbread!”

Cristal, Ice sculptor

Cristal — Ice sculptor (22)

Ice sculptor

“Every snowflake is unique!”

Fanfan, Village violinist

Fanfan — Village violinist (23)

Village violinist

“A melody for every heart!”

Aurore, Keeper of the stars

Aurore — Keeper of the stars (24)

Keeper of the stars

“I know every single star!”

Bidule, Toy inventor

Bidule — Toy inventor (25)

Toy inventor

“Every idea deserves a try!”

Pétale, Doll painter

Pétale — Doll painter (26)

Doll painter

“A smile on every face!”

Rouage, Merry-go-round repairer

Rouage — Merry-go-round repairer (27)

Merry-go-round repairer

“Round and round it goes!”

Plume, Toy designer

Plume — Toy designer (28)

Toy designer

“It all starts with a pencil!”

Quenotte, Cuddly toy tester

Quenotte — Cuddly toy tester (29)

Cuddly toy tester

“Soft or not soft, I can tell!”

Tournevis, Toy train builder

Tournevis — Toy train builder (30)

Toy train builder

“Choo-choo, all aboard!”

Bobine, Cuddly toy knitter

Bobine — Cuddly toy knitter (31)

Cuddly toy knitter

“One stitch at a time!”

Clic, Quality inspector

Clic — Quality inspector (32)

Quality inspector

“Nothing gets past me!”

Cymbale, Drum maker

Cymbale — Drum maker (33)

Drum maker

“A little noise, a lot of joy!”

Sablier, Puzzle master

Sablier — Puzzle master (34)

Puzzle master

“Every piece has its place!”

Cerise, Toy soldier painter

Cerise — Toy soldier painter (35)

Toy soldier painter

“Colours are my life!”

Bricolo, Toy carpenter

Bricolo — Toy carpenter (36)

Toy carpenter

“Wood has a soul!”

Paillette, Box decorator

Paillette — Box decorator (37)

Box decorator

“A pretty parcel, a pretty present!”

Ficelle, Head wrapper

Ficelle — Head wrapper (38)

Head wrapper

“One ribbon, one smile!”

Rondelle, Machine adjuster

Rondelle — Machine adjuster (39)

Machine adjuster

“It's all about the fine-tuning!”

Zip, Toy car tester

Zip — Toy car tester (40)

Toy car tester

“Vroom, vroom, approved!”

Marelle, Game designer

Marelle — Game designer (41)

Game designer

“Playing is serious business!”

Cube, Wooden castle builder

Cube — Wooden castle builder (42)

Wooden castle builder

“Higher and higher!”

Toupie, Spinning top maker

Toupie — Spinning top maker (43)

Spinning top maker

“It runs like clockwork!”

Boutons, Puppet tailor

Boutons — Puppet tailor (44)

Puppet tailor

“A well-dressed puppet!”

Girouette, Village kite flyer

Girouette — Village kite flyer (45)

Village kite flyer

“The wind is my best friend!”

Trombone, Toy archivist

Trombone — Toy archivist (46)

Toy archivist

“Everything filed, everything logged!”

Gommette, Sticker collector

Gommette — Sticker collector (47)

Sticker collector

“One more star!”

Madeleine, Head pastry chef

Madeleine — Head pastry chef (48)

Head pastry chef

“The secret is butter!”

Croquant, Shortbread master

Croquant — Shortbread master (49)

Shortbread master

“One biscuit, one smile!”

Caramel, Confectioner

Caramel — Confectioner (50)

Confectioner

“Life is a candy cane!”

Brioche, Morning baker

Brioche — Morning baker (51)

Morning baker

“Bread is the village's sunrise!”

Vanille, Snow ice-cream maker

Vanille — Snow ice-cream maker (52)

Snow ice-cream maker

“A vanilla snowball!”

Pépito, Chocolate maker

Pépito — Chocolate maker (53)

Chocolate maker

“One square and off we go!”

Clémentine, Citrus picker

Clémentine — Citrus picker (54)

Citrus picker

“Sunshine in the sack!”

Nougat, Nougat maker

Nougat — Nougat maker (55)

Nougat maker

“Soft or crunchy?”

Rosalie, Village grocer

Rosalie — Village grocer (56)

Village grocer

“A pinch of magic!”

Raclette, Mountain cheesemaker

Raclette — Mountain cheesemaker (57)

Mountain cheesemaker

“It melts, it's a treat!”

Meringue, Meringue fairy

Meringue — Meringue fairy (58)

Meringue fairy

“Light as a snowflake!”

Fondant, Cake icer

Fondant — Cake icer (59)

Cake icer

“Icing is an art!”

Pruneau, Jam maker

Pruneau — Jam maker (60)

Jam maker

“One jar, one season!”

Marron, Chestnut roaster

Marron — Chestnut roaster (61)

Chestnut roaster

“Hot stuff coming through!”

Guimauve, Marshmallow queen

Guimauve — Marshmallow queen (62)

Marshmallow queen

“Fluffy as a cloud!”

Nectar, Hot chocolate sommelier

Nectar — Hot chocolate sommelier (63)

Hot chocolate sommelier

“With a cloud of cream on top!”

Pomme, Cook of the great table

Pomme — Cook of the great table (64)

Cook of the great table

“There'll be enough for everyone!”

Zeste, Orange perfumer

Zeste — Orange perfumer (65)

Orange perfumer

“It smells like Christmas!”

Biscotin, Snack delivery elf

Biscotin — Snack delivery elf (66)

Snack delivery elf

“Snack time is here!”

Chantilly, Cream whipper

Chantilly — Cream whipper (67)

Cream whipper

“Always more froth!”

Bûchette, Yule log chef

Bûchette — Yule log chef (68)

Yule log chef

“One Yule log, one memory!”

Timbre, Head of mail sorting

Timbre — Head of mail sorting (69)

Head of mail sorting

“One letter, one dream!”

Enveloppe, Letter opener

Enveloppe — Letter opener (70)

Letter opener

“I read every word!”

Cachet, Mistress of seals

Cachet — Mistress of seals (71)

Mistress of seals

“A seal for every wish!”

Encrier, Official scribe

Encrier — Official scribe (72)

Official scribe

“The quill never rests!”

Buvard, Keeper of the registers

Buvard — Keeper of the registers (73)

Keeper of the registers

“Nothing gets lost!”

Frimas, North Pole postman

Frimas — North Pole postman (74)

North Pole postman

“Always on time!”

Gribouille, Children's drawing translator

Gribouille — Children's drawing translator (75)

Children's drawing translator

“I understand every scribble!”

Pigeon, Carrier pigeon trainer

Pigeon — Carrier pigeon trainer (76)

Carrier pigeon trainer

“One message, one flight!”

Pli, Letter folder

Pli — Letter folder (77)

Letter folder

“The neater the fold, the tidier the file!”

Courrier, Wish courier

Courrier — Wish courier (78)

Wish courier

“Quick, quick, quick!”

Papier, Keeper of old letters

Papier — Keeper of old letters (79)

Keeper of old letters

“Memories never grow old!”

Virgule, Letter proofreader

Virgule — Letter proofreader (80)

Letter proofreader

“Not a single mistake slips through!”

Parchemin, Guestbook archivist

Parchemin — Guestbook archivist (81)

Guestbook archivist

“History is written here!”

Suspense, Mail daydreamer

Suspense — Mail daydreamer (82)

Mail daydreamer

“There's always a next chapter!”

Bouclette, Letter receptionist

Bouclette — Letter receptionist (83)

Letter receptionist

“Come in, we were expecting you!”

Calligraphe, Master of fine handwriting

Calligraphe — Master of fine handwriting (84)

Master of fine handwriting

“A beautiful letter, a beautiful memory!”

Papillote, Envelope decorator

Papillote — Envelope decorator (85)

Envelope decorator

“Pretty all the way to the post office!”

Colis, Parcel sorter

Colis — Parcel sorter (86)

Parcel sorter

“Nothing gets lost!”

Étiquette, Gift labeller

Étiquette — Gift labeller (87)

Gift labeller

“One name, one present!”

Ruban, Bow magician

Ruban — Bow magician (88)

Bow magician

“A perfect bow!”

Souhait, Wish collector

Souhait — Wish collector (89)

Wish collector

“Every wish counts!”

Carnet, Note taker

Carnet — Note taker (90)

Note taker

“I've written it all down!”

Sabot, Reindeer carer

Sabot — Reindeer carer (91)

Reindeer carer

“A happy reindeer flies higher!”

Foin, Stable boy

Foin — Stable boy (92)

Stable boy

“Fresh hay every morning!”

Galop, Reindeer trainer

Galop — Reindeer trainer (93)

Reindeer trainer

“One, two, take-off!”

Bois-Doré, Antler polisher

Bois-Doré — Antler polisher (94)

Antler polisher

“Shiny antlers!”

Carotte, Reindeer feeder

Carotte — Reindeer feeder (95)

Reindeer feeder

“Carrots are sacred!”

Harnais, Village saddler

Harnais — Village saddler (96)

Village saddler

“Supple leather, a safe flight!”

Clochette, Keeper of the bells

Clochette — Keeper of the bells (97)

Keeper of the bells

“Listen, it's ringing!”

Rêne, Harness master

Rêne — Harness master (98)

Harness master

“Together we go further!”

Naseau, Reindeer vet

Naseau — Reindeer vet (99)

Reindeer vet

“A fit reindeer, a perfect Christmas!”

Rudy, Reindeer calf breeder

Rudy — Reindeer calf breeder (100)

Reindeer calf breeder

“Today's little ones, tomorrow's stars!”

Neige-Douce, Reindeer lullaby singer

Neige-Douce — Reindeer lullaby singer (101)

Reindeer lullaby singer

“Sleep tight, little reindeer!”

Pelage, Reindeer groomer

Pelage — Reindeer groomer (102)

Reindeer groomer

“A shiny reindeer is a flying reindeer!”

Sellette, Harness maker

Sellette — Harness maker (103)

Harness maker

“Every reindeer has its harness!”

Ardoise, Reindeer accountant

Ardoise — Reindeer accountant (104)

Reindeer accountant

“Nine, ten, eleven... all here!”

Cornouiller, Moss botanist

Cornouiller — Moss botanist (105)

Moss botanist

“A feast fit for a king for the reindeer!”

Écurie, Night watchman

Écurie — Night watchman (106)

Night watchman

“They sleep, I keep watch!”

Trèfle, Head of reindeer treats

Trèfle — Head of reindeer treats (107)

Head of reindeer treats

“A biscuit for every reindeer!”

Givre, Hoof carer

Givre — Hoof carer (108)

Hoof carer

“Not a single misstep!”

Aurélie, Trail scout

Aurélie — Trail scout (109)

Trail scout

“I clear the way!”

Souffle, Water carrier

Souffle — Water carrier (110)

Water carrier

“Fresh water for everyone!”

Mousse, Mane braider

Mousse — Mane braider (111)

Mane braider

“A well-groomed reindeer is a happy reindeer!”

Foulard, Reindeer stylist

Foulard — Reindeer stylist (112)

Reindeer stylist

“An elegant reindeer for the big night!”

Patin, Runner mechanic

Patin — Runner mechanic (113)

Runner mechanic

“Smooth and slippery!”

Traîneau, Head of the garage

Traîneau — Head of the garage (114)

Head of the garage

“Every sleigh has its story!”

Molette, Sleigh repairer

Molette — Sleigh repairer (115)

Sleigh repairer

“There are no breakdowns, only challenges!”

Rivet, Workshop welder

Rivet — Workshop welder (116)

Workshop welder

“Solid as an oak!”

Vernis, Sleigh painter

Vernis — Sleigh painter (117)

Sleigh painter

“A red sleigh, nothing more beautiful!”

Pédale, Test pilot

Pédale — Test pilot (118)

Test pilot

“Fancy a lap?”

Altitude, Flight controller

Altitude — Flight controller (119)

Flight controller

“All clear for take-off!”

Hélice, Magic engine technician

Hélice — Magic engine technician (120)

Magic engine technician

“It purrs like a cat!”

Piste, Runway sweeper

Piste — Runway sweeper (121)

Runway sweeper

“A clean runway, a perfect take-off!”

Cockpit, Navigator

Cockpit — Navigator (122)

Navigator

“The North Pole is on the left!”

Boussole, Sky cartographer

Boussole — Sky cartographer (123)

Sky cartographer

“I never get lost!”

Parachute, Parachute folder

Parachute — Parachute folder (124)

Parachute folder

“Folded in a flash!”

Fuselage, Wing carpenter

Fuselage — Wing carpenter (125)

Wing carpenter

“Beautiful wings for a beautiful night!”

Turbine, Head of maintenance

Turbine — Head of maintenance (126)

Head of maintenance

“A well-oiled sleigh!”

Casque, Co-pilot

Casque — Co-pilot (127)

Co-pilot

“I'm the co-pilot!”

Journal, Flight recorder

Journal — Flight recorder (128)

Flight recorder

“It's all in the logbook!”

Phare, Beacon keeper

Phare — Beacon keeper (129)

Beacon keeper

“So the sleigh always finds its way!”

Gouvernail, Sleigh helmsman

Gouvernail — Sleigh helmsman (130)

Sleigh helmsman

“Hard to port!”

Pare-brise, Windscreen cleaner

Pare-brise — Windscreen cleaner (131)

Windscreen cleaner

“Nothing beats a clear view!”

Courroie, Rigging technician

Courroie — Rigging technician (132)

Rigging technician

“Everything is tied up tight!”

Vitesse, Timekeeper

Vitesse — Timekeeper (133)

Timekeeper

“Ten seconds, a new record!”

Altimètre, Instrument specialist

Altimètre — Instrument specialist (134)

Instrument specialist

“Higher and higher!”

Cap, Round planner

Cap — Round planner (135)

Round planner

“Every chimney has its time!”

Lune, Village astronomer

Lune — Village astronomer (136)

Village astronomer

“Look, a shooting star!”

Orion, Star watcher

Orion — Star watcher (137)

Star watcher

“The stars talk to me!”

Comète, Comet hunter

Comète — Comet hunter (138)

Comet hunter

“The most beautiful one is always the next!”

Constellation, Star cartographer

Constellation — Star cartographer (139)

Star cartographer

“I've counted three thousand!”

Lactée, Sky dreamer

Lactée — Sky dreamer (140)

Sky dreamer

“In the sky, anything is possible!”

Lunette, Sky optician

Lunette — Sky optician (141)

Sky optician

“Let's adjust, let's adjust!”

Éclipse, Sky forecaster

Éclipse — Sky forecaster (142)

Sky forecaster

“Tonight, everything will be clear!”

Zodiaque, Horoscope reader

Zodiaque — Horoscope reader (143)

Horoscope reader

“The stars said yes!”

Galaxie, Astronomy student

Galaxie — Astronomy student (144)

Astronomy student

“One day I'll go and see them!”

Nébuleuse, Sky colour artist

Nébuleuse — Sky colour artist (145)

Sky colour artist

“The sky is my studio!”

Vesper, Keeper of the brightest star

Vesper — Keeper of the brightest star (146)

Keeper of the brightest star

“It shines for you!”

Météore, Meteor watcher

Météore — Meteor watcher (147)

Meteor watcher

“Make a wish, quick!”

Satellite, Observatory operator

Satellite — Observatory operator (148)

Observatory operator

“All is well up there!”

Sextant, Star navigator

Sextant — Star navigator (149)

Star navigator

“I always find north!”

Pénombre, Keeper of quiet nights

Pénombre — Keeper of quiet nights (150)

Keeper of quiet nights

“Shh, the stars are sleeping!”

Astrolabe, Celestial clockmaker

Astrolabe — Celestial clockmaker (151)

Celestial clockmaker

“Every star has its time!”

Stella, Star magician

Stella — Star magician (152)

Star magician

“A little magic in the sky!”

Crépuscule, Star lighter

Crépuscule — Star lighter (153)

Star lighter

“I light them one by one!”

Aube, Sun waker

Aube — Sun waker (154)

Sun waker

“Good morning, North Pole!”

Nova, New star seeker

Nova — New star seeker (155)

New star seeker

“There's a new one tonight!”

Lueur, Lake night-light

Lueur — Lake night-light (156)

Lake night-light

“The lake glows when you make a wish!”

Patinoire, Head of the ice

Patinoire — Head of the ice (157)

Head of the ice

“The ice is perfect today!”

Luge, Sledge pilot

Luge — Sledge pilot (158)

Sledge pilot

“Full speed ahead!”

Congère, Snow shoveller

Congère — Snow shoveller (159)

Snow shoveller

“One shovelful and off we go again!”

Bonnet, Scarf knitter

Bonnet — Scarf knitter (160)

Scarf knitter

“One scarf, one hug!”

Cabane, Ice fisher

Cabane — Ice fisher (161)

Ice fisher

“The fish always bite in the end!”

Ricochet, Stone skimmer

Ricochet — Stone skimmer (162)

Stone skimmer

“One, two, three, four!”

Bouée, Village lifeguard

Bouée — Village lifeguard (163)

Village lifeguard

“Splash, but safely!”

Éclaboussure, Swimming instructor

Éclaboussure — Swimming instructor (164)

Swimming instructor

“One big splash!”

Toboggan, Slide keeper

Toboggan — Slide keeper (165)

Slide keeper

“One, two, three, slide!”

Palme, Lake diver

Palme — Lake diver (166)

Lake diver

“There's treasure at the bottom!”

Glaçon, Ice carver

Glaçon — Ice carver (167)

Ice carver

“Beauty is born from the cold!”

Stalactite, Icicle collector

Stalactite — Icicle collector (168)

Icicle collector

“One icicle, one story!”

Manège, Carousel operator

Manège — Carousel operator (169)

Carousel operator

“One turn, two turns, three turns!”

Sucrette, Sweet seller

Sucrette — Sweet seller (170)

Sweet seller

“Pink, blue and sugary!”

Roue, Big wheel mechanic

Roue — Big wheel mechanic (171)

Big wheel mechanic

“Up high, everything looks better!”

Bumper, Bumper car driver

Bumper — Bumper car driver (172)

Bumper car driver

“Watch out, bumps ahead!”

Frisson, Head of the thrill ride

Frisson — Head of the thrill ride (173)

Head of the thrill ride

“Hold on to your hats!”

Confetti, Park entertainer

Confetti — Park entertainer (174)

Park entertainer

“What are we celebrating today?”

Ballon, Balloon inflater

Ballon — Balloon inflater (175)

Balloon inflater

“And one more!”

Chapiteau, Laughter tamer

Chapiteau — Laughter tamer (176)

Laughter tamer

“Ladies and gentlemen!”

Jongle, Village juggler

Jongle — Village juggler (177)

Village juggler

“One, two, three, four balls!”

Funambule, Acrobat

Funambule — Acrobat (178)

Acrobat

“One step at a time!”

Guirlande, Lights electrician

Guirlande — Lights electrician (179)

Lights electrician

“Let there be light, and there was light!”

Houx, Wreath decorator

Houx — Wreath decorator (180)

Wreath decorator

“A wreath on every door!”

Sapin-Bleu, Fir tree gardener

Sapin-Bleu — Fir tree gardener (181)

Fir tree gardener

“Every fir tree deserves a name!”

Épicéa, Village woodcutter

Épicéa — Village woodcutter (182)

Village woodcutter

“Wood for the winter!”

Pin, Pine cone collector

Pin — Pine cone collector (183)

Pine cone collector

“Treasures in the forest!”

Brindille, Forest ranger

Brindille — Forest ranger (184)

Forest ranger

“The forest is our home!”

Boule, Glass bauble blower

Boule — Glass bauble blower (185)

Glass bauble blower

“Each one is unique!”

Cime, Star placer

Cime — Star placer (186)

Star placer

“Right at the top, the most beautiful!”

Gui, Mistletoe picker

Gui — Mistletoe picker (187)

Mistletoe picker

“A kiss under the mistletoe!”

Nivéole, Snowman sculptor

Nivéole — Snowman sculptor (188)

Snowman sculptor

“A carrot nose is important!”

Pic-Vert, Keeper of winter birds

Pic-Vert — Keeper of winter birds (189)

Keeper of winter birds

“A few seeds for everyone!”

Écharpe, Scarf distributor

Écharpe — Scarf distributor (190)

Scarf distributor

“Better to be warm!”

Cheminée, Village chimney sweep

Cheminée — Village chimney sweep (191)

Village chimney sweep

“Not a speck of soot gets past me!”

Poêle, Village stoker

Poêle — Village stoker (192)

Village stoker

“It's nice and cosy here!”

Bûche, Head of the bonfire

Bûche — Head of the bonfire (193)

Head of the bonfire

“One fire, one song!”

Étincelant, Candle lighter

Étincelant — Candle lighter (194)

Candle lighter

“One flame, one hope!”

Frimousse, Mistress of winter games

Frimousse — Mistress of winter games (195)

Mistress of winter games

“Who can make the biggest snowball?”

Pastorale, Village shepherd

Pastorale — Village shepherd (196)

Village shepherd

“A little bleat for Christmas!”

Mélodie, Choir leader

Mélodie — Choir leader (197)

Choir leader

“Do, re, mi, Christmas!”

Violoncelle, Village musician

Violoncelle — Village musician (198)

Village musician

“Music warms the heart!”

Harpe, Harpist

Harpe — Harpist (199)

Harpist

“A gentle tune for a calm night!”

Flûte, Flute player

Flûte — Flute player (200)

Flute player

“A little tune for the children!”

Accordéon, Accordionist

Accordéon — Accordionist (201)

Accordionist

“Everybody onto the dance floor!”

Tambourin, Percussionist

Tambourin — Percussionist (202)

Percussionist

“Boom, boom, boom!”

Carillon, Keeper of the chimes

Carillon — Keeper of the chimes (203)

Keeper of the chimes

“Ding, it's time!”

Partition, Christmas carol composer

Partition — Christmas carol composer (204)

Christmas carol composer

“Here comes the melody!”

Trompette, Trumpeter

Trompette — Trumpeter (205)

Trumpeter

“Ta-ta-ta-ta, it's Christmas!”

Harmonica, Harmonica player

Harmonica — Harmonica player (206)

Harmonica player

“A tune for the road!”

Jingle, Bell singer

Jingle — Bell singer (207)

Bell singer

“Jingle all the way!”

Chorale, Choir bass

Chorale — Choir bass (208)

Choir bass

“Lower and softer!”

Soprano, Choir soprano

Soprano — Choir soprano (209)

Choir soprano

“The stars love high notes!”

Rythme, Brass band drummer

Rythme — Brass band drummer (210)

Brass band drummer

“We march in time!”

Ocarina, Ocarina player

Ocarina — Ocarina player (211)

Ocarina player

“A little note, a big smile!”

Cor, Bagpiper

Cor — Bagpiper (212)

Bagpiper

“A Scottish tune in the snow!”

Triangle, Triangle player

Triangle — Triangle player (213)

Triangle player

“I ring at just the right moment!”

Balalaïka, Balalaika player

Balalaïka — Balalaika player (214)

Balalaika player

“A dance in the snow!”

Cantate, Singer of old carols

Cantate — Singer of old carols (215)

Singer of old carols

“The old songs are the most beautiful!”

Stock, Head of the storage area

Stock — Head of the storage area (216)

Head of the storage area

“Everything in its place!”

Étagère, Toy tidier

Étagère — Toy tidier (217)

Toy tidier

“One toy, one place!”

Chariot, Warehouse handler

Chariot — Warehouse handler (218)

Warehouse handler

“Everything leaves on time!”

Inventaire, Toy counter

Inventaire — Toy counter (219)

Toy counter

“I count 12,543 of them!”

Grue, Village crane operator

Grue — Village crane operator (220)

Village crane operator

“Up go the presents!”

Palette, Pallet stacker

Palette — Pallet stacker (221)

Pallet stacker

“A nice straight stack!”

Cadenas, Keeper of the stores

Cadenas — Keeper of the stores (222)

Keeper of the stores

“Nobody gets in without the password!”

Carton, Box maker

Carton — Box maker (223)

Box maker

“One box, a thousand presents!”

Scotch, Express wrapper

Scotch — Express wrapper (224)

Express wrapper

“One turn of ribbon and it's ready!”

Balance, Gift weigher

Balance — Gift weigher (225)

Gift weigher

“Not too light, not too heavy!”

Cageot, Crate deliverer

Cageot — Crate deliverer (226)

Crate deliverer

“Freshly arrived toys!”

Scanette, Magic scanner

Scanette — Magic scanner (227)

Magic scanner

“Beep, all good!”

Torche, Warehouse night guard

Torche — Warehouse night guard (228)

Warehouse night guard

“It's dark, but I can see clearly!”

Diable, Crate delivery elf

Diable — Crate delivery elf (229)

Crate delivery elf

“Mind your feet!”

Plan, Village architect

Plan — Village architect (230)

Village architect

“It's all drawn out!”

Cassette, Recordings archivist

Cassette — Recordings archivist (231)

Recordings archivist

“Listen to this!”

Circuit, Head of the test track

Circuit — Head of the test track (232)

Head of the test track

“Fancy a lap?”

Chicane, Toy car test driver

Chicane — Toy car test driver (233)

Toy car test driver

“You have to know when to brake!”

Chrono, Race timekeeper

Chrono — Race timekeeper (234)

Race timekeeper

“Three seconds faster!”

Pneu, Track mechanic

Pneu — Track mechanic (235)

Track mechanic

“Every tyre counts!”

Virage, Track marshal

Virage — Track marshal (236)

Track marshal

“Watch out, tight bend!”

Podium, Mistress of trophies

Podium — Mistress of trophies (237)

Mistress of trophies

“Everyone wins a little something!”

Marquage, Line painter

Marquage — Line painter (238)

Line painter

“A nice straight line!”

Pit-Stop, Head of refuelling

Pit-Stop — Head of refuelling (239)

Head of refuelling

“Four seconds flat!”

Mesure, Personalisation seamstress

Mesure — Personalisation seamstress (240)

Personalisation seamstress

“Your size, your style!”

Gravure, Name engraver

Gravure — Name engraver (241)

Name engraver

“Your name forever!”

Aiguille, Name embroiderer

Aiguille — Name embroiderer (242)

Name embroiderer

“Every letter in golden thread!”

Tampon, Stamper

Tampon — Stamper (243)

Stamper

“One stamp, one signature!”

Patron, Costume tailor

Patron — Costume tailor (244)

Costume tailor

“Made to measure, as always!”

Pinceau, Name painter

Pinceau — Name painter (245)

Name painter

“One name, one unique present!”

Accueil, Workshop concierge

Accueil — Workshop concierge (246)

Workshop concierge

“Welcome, make yourself at home!”

Couleurs, Paint mixer

Couleurs — Paint mixer (247)

Paint mixer

“A little blue, a little red!”

Sage, Head of the good-child detector

Sage — Head of the good-child detector (248)

Head of the good-child detector

“Goodness shows in the eyes!”

Cristallin, Detector tuner

Cristallin — Detector tuner (249)

Detector tuner

“A little more light!”

Radar, Detector operator

Radar — Detector operator (250)

Detector operator

“All is calm in the village!”

Verdict, Judge of good deeds

Verdict — Judge of good deeds (251)

Judge of good deeds

“One good deed, one point!”

Plateau, Good deed weigher

Plateau — Good deed weigher (252)

Good deed weigher

“The more you give, the more it weighs!”

Sagace, Keeper of the book of good children

Sagace — Keeper of the book of good children (253)

Keeper of the book of good children

“A book for every child!”

Sourire, Smile collector

Sourire — Smile collector (254)

Smile collector

“One smile, one reward!”

Bonté, Kindness adviser

Bonté — Kindness adviser (255)

Kindness adviser

“A small gesture is enough!”

Pansement, Village nurse

Pansement — Village nurse (256)

Village nurse

“A kiss and you're good to go!”

Tisane, Herbalist

Tisane — Herbalist (257)

Herbalist

“A cup of tea and all will be well!”

Thermomètre, Elf doctor

Thermomètre — Elf doctor (258)

Elf doctor

“No colds before Christmas!”

Remède, Village pharmacist

Remède — Village pharmacist (259)

Village pharmacist

“Honey, lemon, ginger!”

Bandage, Scrape soother

Bandage — Scrape soother (260)

Scrape soother

“Everything's going to be fine!”

Sirop, Fir syrup maker

Sirop — Fir syrup maker (261)

Fir syrup maker

“A syrup for sore throats!”

Couverture, Keeper of the blankets

Couverture — Keeper of the blankets (262)

Keeper of the blankets

“Snug for the night!”

Bibliothèque, Village librarian

Bibliothèque — Village librarian (263)

Village librarian

“Shh, a book is being read!”

Conte, Bedtime storyteller

Conte — Bedtime storyteller (264)

Bedtime storyteller

“Once upon a time!”

Marque-page, Bookbinder

Marque-page — Bookbinder (265)

Bookbinder

“A well-bound book is a book forever!”

Dictée, Elf schoolteacher

Dictée — Elf schoolteacher (266)

Elf schoolteacher

“Today, the letter N!”

Atlas, Village geographer

Atlas — Village geographer (267)

Village geographer

“The whole world fits in my book!”

Almanach, North Pole weather elf

Almanach — North Pole weather elf (268)

North Pole weather elf

“Snow tomorrow, and the day after!”

Parapluie, Storm forecaster

Parapluie — Storm forecaster (269)

Storm forecaster

“A bit of wind, nothing serious!”

Janvière, Snowflake observer

Janvière — Snowflake observer (270)

Snowflake observer

“No two snowflakes are alike!”

Thermostat, Heat regulator

Thermostat — Heat regulator (271)

Heat regulator

“Not too hot, not too cold!”

Verglas, Path gritter

Verglas — Path gritter (272)

Path gritter

“A little salt and it's less slippery!”

Torchon, Head of housekeeping

Torchon — Head of housekeeping (273)

Head of housekeeping

“Everything must sparkle!”

Balai, Village sweeper

Balai — Village sweeper (274)

Village sweeper

“A quick sweep, and off we go!”

Plumeau, Shelf duster

Plumeau — Shelf duster (275)

Shelf duster

“Not a speck of dust!”

Savon, Village soap maker

Savon — Village soap maker (276)

Village soap maker

“Clean as a whistle!”

Linge, Village launderer

Linge — Village launderer (277)

Village launderer

“Everything is white as snow!”

Sentinelle, Village guard

Sentinelle — Village guard (278)

Village guard

“Everything is under control here!”

Rempart, Gatekeeper

Rempart — Gatekeeper (279)

Gatekeeper

“Nobody gets through without a smile!”

Clôture, Fence shepherd

Clôture — Fence shepherd (280)

Fence shepherd

“Everything in its place!”

Guet, Tower lookout

Guet — Tower lookout (281)

Tower lookout

“I can see everything from up here!”

Olifant, Alarm horn blower

Olifant — Alarm horn blower (282)

Alarm horn blower

“One blast of the horn and the whole village comes running!”

Patrouille, Patrol leader

Patrouille — Patrol leader (283)

Patrol leader

“One round, and all is calm!”

Écho, Keeper of the mountain

Écho — Keeper of the mountain (284)

Keeper of the mountain

“The mountain answers me!”

Mont-Blanc, Village mountaineer

Mont-Blanc — Village mountaineer (285)

Village mountaineer

“One step at a time!”

Piolet, Dream Mountain guide

Piolet — Dream Mountain guide (286)

Dream Mountain guide

“Follow me, it's this way!”

Cordée, Summit rope maker

Cordée — Summit rope maker (287)

Summit rope maker

“We climb together!”

Sommet, Summit explorer

Sommet — Summit explorer (288)

Summit explorer

“The view is worth the climb!”

Bivouac, Polar camper

Bivouac — Polar camper (289)

Polar camper

“A tent, a fire, the stars!”

Refuge, Hut keeper

Refuge — Hut keeper (290)

Hut keeper

“Come in and warm up!”

Blizzard, Windbreaker

Blizzard — Windbreaker (291)

Windbreaker

“Nothing stops me!”

Kayak, Northern fisher

Kayak — Northern fisher (292)

Northern fisher

“Today's catch will be a miracle!”

Banquise, Icebreaker pilot

Banquise — Icebreaker pilot (293)

Icebreaker pilot

“It cracks, but we get through!”

Igloo, Igloo architect

Igloo — Igloo architect (294)

Igloo architect

“One block of ice after another!”

Husky, Sled dog musher

Husky — Sled dog musher (295)

Sled dog musher

“Mush, my friends!”

Borée, Northern lights storyteller

Borée — Northern lights storyteller (296)

Northern lights storyteller

“The lights dance for you!”

Pingouin, Penguin friend

Pingouin — Penguin friend (297)

Penguin friend

“One little step, two little steps!”

Toundra, Far North scout

Toundra — Far North scout (298)

Far North scout

“Snow holds no secrets for me!”

Éclat, Village jeweller

Éclat — Village jeweller (299)

Village jeweller

“Every stone has its sparkle!”

Diamant, Crystal cutter

Diamant — Crystal cutter (300)

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!

An elf gives a thumbs up in front of a sign: The elves make Christmas magical!

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.

An elf making a little wooden train

Big ideas in little hands!

Elves sorting letters in the snow

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.

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