Last updated: December 01, 2024
The holiday season has arrived in Avignon! Our guide presents all the festive events and activities that bring life to the City of Popes during this winter period.
From Place de l'Horloge to the Papal Palace, the city adorns itself in its finest winter attire. Traditional Christmas markets settle in the medieval streets, while illuminations transform the historic squares. Local artisans display their Provençal creations, and the aromas of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts perfume the city center atmosphere. In neighboring communes, from Villeneuve-lès-Avignon to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Provençal celebrations enrich the festive experience.
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A traditional Christmas market with regional products and crafts.
The Avignon Christmas Market offers a variety of regional products, gourmet specialties, jewelry, fabrics, and wooden toys. The wooden chalets are set up at places Pie and Saint-Jean le Vieux.
Where: Avignon | More Info: Avignon Christmas Market
Dinner cruise with musical entertainment in front of the Avignon Bridge.
Celebrate New Year's Eve on board the Mireio, facing the Pont Saint Bénézet, with a dinner cruise and musical entertainment until 3 AM.
Where: Avignon | More Info: New Year's Eve Cruise
"Creative workshop in a spooky rural setting"
"Halloween à la ferme 'Les Pagas du Ventoux' offers an immersive experience in a rural setting, with creative activities and spooky decorations."
Where: Bédoin | More Info: Halloween at the Farm "Les Pagas du Ventoux"
Bistronomic dinner cruise on the Rhône.
Christmas dinner cruise offers a unique gastronomic experience on the Rhône, with fresh seasonal dishes, accompanied by breathtaking views of Avignon and the region.
Where: Avignon | More Info: Christmas Lunch Cruise
Discovery of Christmas traditions in Provence with nativity scenes and figurines displayed in various historic locations.
The Crèches and Santons of Provence are a discovery of Christmas traditions in Provence, with nativity scenes and figurines displayed in various historic locations. Each scene tells the story of Provence, a village, or an idealized village.
Where: Avignon | More Info: Nativity Scenes and Santon Figurines of Provence
Crèches with clay characters and stone-like decorations.
Discover the crèches on various sites in Pernes and the Valayans, featuring clay characters and stone-like decorations.
Where: Pernes-les-Fontaines | More Info: The Nativity Scene Path