Last updated: December 01, 2024
Join the festive celebrations in Cavaillon! Our guide accompanies you through the events and activities that bring our community together during this holiday season. Whether you're a Cavaillon local or visitor, discover our city's winter festivities.
From Place du Clos to the historic center, Cavaillon comes alive with its traditional Provençal Christmas market and enchanting illuminations. The medieval streets host local artisans, while Place Maurice Bouchet becomes the central point for activities. Steps away, Saint-Véran Cathedral offers traditional carol concerts, and the surrounding squares feature tastings of Provençal specialties.
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Christmas market with local vendors and gourmet specialties.
The Cavaillon Christmas Market is a festive event that brings together local vendors to offer handmade products and gourmet specialties. Visitors can discover unique creations and enjoy traditional dishes.
Where: Cavaillon | More Info: Christmas Market of Cavaillon
A Christmas market with local and regional products.
The Foire de la Saint Véran is a major commercial event that gathers over 250 exhibitors and welcomes more than 60,000 visitors on 32,000 square meters of exhibition space. It offers a variety of products, including wines from Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily, as well as restaurants with different specialties.
Where: Cavaillon | More Info: Saint Véran Fair
Guided or commented visit around the ancestral Christmas traditions in Provence.
Walk through the historic center of Cavaillon, enjoying the end-of-year illuminations while exploring the ancestral traditions of Christmas in Provence. You will also have the opportunity to taste the famous thirteen desserts.
Where: Cavaillon | More Info: Christmas Magic in Provence
"Unique event around iconic artist Renaud."
"Octobre en chansons offers three days of French song concerts with a special event around Renaud, including a live performance and a debate with the public."
Where: Cavaillon | More Info: October in Songs
Exclusive visit to the cathedral to discover its baroque treasures.
Discover the baroque treasures of Cavaillon Cathedral during this surprise visit, which highlights the history and artistic masterpieces of the cathedral.
Where: Cavaillon | More Info: Surprise Visit "Baroque Treasures of the Cathedral: What Stories!!!
Unique musical reading on the life journey of Armand Lunel.
As part of the European Days of Jewish Culture 2024, the Maâloum Company presents a musical reading inspired by Armand Lunel's work "Les chemins de mon judaïsme." The Avignon-based artists interpret the life journey of the Aixois writer, his realization of being Jewish and heir to a community. The atmosphere and interpretation offered allow one to be carried by the words.
Where: Cavaillon | More Info: Musical Reading "The Paths of My Judaism"
Jazz repertoire revisited to celebrate the magic of Christmas.
The Grand Jazz Orchestra of Cavaillon Conservatory invites you to experience the magic of Christmas with an enchanting jazz repertoire. Rediscover classics like "Let It Snow" or "Vive le vent," revisited for a unique and captivating musical experience. Dive into the festive atmosphere with a carefully crafted repertoire to celebrate the magic of Christmas. Let yourself be swayed by the timeless melodies of Christmas songs and music, revisited with a touch of jazz, creating a unique and captivating musical experience.
Where: Cavaillon | More Info: Christmas Jazz Concert
Tasting of traditional Provençal 13 desserts.
The Veillée calendale in Saint-Andiol features a Provençal Christmas show by Embelido Cavaillon, accompanied by a tasting of the traditional 13 desserts.
Where: Cavaillon | More Info: Tasting of the Thirteen Desserts
Discover restored or in-restoration baroque masterpieces.
This exhibition showcases the baroque treasures of Cavaillon's Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Véran Cathedral, highlighting sculptures and paintings by 17th-century Provençal artists.
Where: Cavaillon | More Info: Exhibition "Baroque Treasures of the Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Véran Cathedral"
History of routes and transportation in Cavaillon.
The "Aller & venir - itineraries and travelers in Cavaillon through the centuries" exhibition explores the history of Cavaillon's routes, infrastructure, and modes of transportation, highlighting Cavaillon as a crossroads city.
Where: Cavaillon | More Info: Exhibition "Coming & Going - Routes and Travelers in Cavaillon Over the Centuries"
Unique exhibition featuring works created by the two hands of artists.
The Atelier extraordinaire de l'APEI in Cavaillon presents a unique exhibition called "L'art des deux mains," where artists invite their two hands to create unique works on the same traits. This exhibition offers a fascinating glimpse into artistic creativity.
Where: Cavaillon | More Info: Exhibition "The Art of Two Hands"
Candy hunt with makeup stands.
Children will dress up and be accompanied by an adult from 13h at Ventoux Store for a candy hunt. Makeup stands will be available at L'Art de vivre for 4€.
Where: Cavaillon | More Info: Candy Hunt
Artists occupy the vacant spaces in the street.
The Rue de la République becomes the Passage des arts, where artists occupy the vacant spaces in the street, contributing to the city center's appeal.
Where: Cavaillon | More Info: Passage of the Arts