Christmas Market and Provençal Traditions

Christmas Time 

Everyone associates Provence with summer. But Christmas is an utterly magical time there. This section looks at Christmas traditions, 'santons', Christmas food and the best festive markets, fairs and festivals in the region. 

A charming traditional Christmas market selling local arts and crafts from wooden chalets. Music, folk dance and songs, parades and games enliven the daily  Christmas market. 

All the magic of Christmas in Provence, between fine dining, gift ideas, and places to discover with the whole family, each one an inspiration to awaken the spirit of Christmas.

November 29th to December 31th in Avignon 
Place de l'Horloge, Place des Corps Saints, Place Crillon, Place des Carmes and Place Pie, with the ice rink. 

December 12th to 14th, 
in Arles
Eglise des frères prêcheurs

December 14th & 15th in Uzès, 
Place aux Herbes 









December 19th to 21th, in St-Rémy-de-Provence
Petit marché du Gros Souper de Noël