Are the letters to Santa Claus free?
Yes. The list, the four letters and the additional templates are free of charge from this page, without registration or email address.
What address should you write on a letter to Santa?
In France, La Poste says you only need to write ‘Père Noël’ on the envelope: the letter goes directly to Santa's office in Libourne. From abroad, it recommends the address ‘Père Noël, 33500 Libourne, France’. To receive a reply, write your child's name and full address on the back.
Should we put a stamp on the letter to Santa Claus?
No. According to La Poste, this service is free: the letter to Santa Claus does not need a stamp. Slip it in a mailbox, or in one of the special Santa Claus boxes that La Poste installs in its offices during the season.
What is the deadline for sending a letter to Santa?
In 2025, the Secretariat of Santa Claus of La Poste opened on 19 November, and the children had until 20 December to write and receive a reply before 25 December, accompanied by a postcard to be coloured. Check the dates of the year on the La Poste website and post the letter early.
Can we write Santa online?
Yes. During the opening of its secretariat, La Poste offers a digital letter on pere-noel.laposte.fr. The templates on this page are used for the paper letter: your child fills it, decorates it, and then you post it in an envelope.
Which model to choose if my child can't write yet?
The ‘In the elves' village’ sheet leaves plenty of room for pictures. Your child can draw or stick on cut-outs, and you can write their words alongside. The first letter can also be dictated to an adult.
Can we print in black and white?
Yes. Choose ‘Simple, black and white’ on the template before clicking ‘Print’. This version removes the illustrations and coloured backgrounds. Your child can then decorate the letter.
How to save the letter to print later?
Click on "Print", then choose "Save in PDF format" in your browser window, if available. Listopia does not provide a file to download.
How many gifts do you have to write?
A few wishes are enough. The first letter has three lines, but your child can leave one blank or draw a single idea. An outing, a book or time together can also be part of the letter.
How can we share wishes with grandparents?
Keep the letter for your child and copy their ideas into a free Christmas list on Listopia, without registering. Send the link to family and friends: everyone can reserve a gift and the others see it is already reserved. An adult can reserve on behalf of someone who is less comfortable online.
What paper and format to use?
Ordinary A4 paper, in portrait orientation for letters and tags. Only the family planner uses landscape orientation. Choose 100 % scale and turn off the browser's headers and footers; each template fits on one page.