Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the holiday season in Ales with our complete festivity guide. Our guide accompanies you in discovering Cévennes traditions, whether you're a resident or visitor to our beautiful city in the Gard.
In the heart of the historic center, the Town Hall Square hosts the traditional Christmas market with its wooden chalets and local artisans. Along the illuminated pedestrian streets, particularly Rue d'Avéjan and Rue Albert 1er, you'll find enchanting decorations and animated shop windows. The Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral and Fort Vauban serve as a majestic backdrop to the winter activities.
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Affordable chalet rentals for artisans and merchants.
The Alès Christmas Market will take place on the Parvis du Cratère, featuring a rich program of animations and a variety of high-quality food products and artisanal items.
Where: Alès | More Info: Alès Christmas Market
Free storytelling hours for all
The André Chamson Library offers free storytelling hours, music and writing workshops, and debates, all accessible to people with mobility impairments. Visitors can find books, comics, music CDs, DVDs, and music sheets.
Where: Saint-Jean-du-Gard | More Info: Story Time at André Chamson Library
Various workshops for personalized creations
The Ateliers Création cadeaux de fin d'année offers creative and fun workshops for end-of-year gift ideas. Participants can make beads, create an advent calendar, accordion books, and more. These workshops are accessible from 10 years old.
Where: Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie | More Info: Year-End Gift Creation Workshops