Last updated: December 01, 2024
Plan your end-of-year festivities in La Valette-du-Var with our comprehensive holiday event guide. Whether you're a La Valette-du-Var regular or a new visitor, this guide will accompany you through the winter festivities.
Place Jean Jaurès hosts the traditional Christmas market with its wooden chalets, while Rue de la République sparkles with festive decorations. The historic center offers activities for all ages, local artisans display their creations, and Provençal gastronomy is featured at Place Général de Gaulle. Visitors can also discover festivities in neighboring communities, particularly in Toulon, just 10 minutes away.
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Inauguration of the Christmas village with Santa Claus.
Les Hivernales 2024 in La Garde offers a lively Christmas village with over 80 chalets, parades, workshops, and activities for all ages.
Where: La Garde | More Info: La Garde Winter 2024
Presence of local creators and varied food products.
The artisanal Christmas Market “Noël en Provence” offers a variety of creations and food products, with creator stands, a on-site restaurant area, children's games and workshops, and the presence of Santa Claus and photos by La Farledo objective club.
Where: La Farlède | More Info: Artisanal Christmas Market “Christmas in Provence”
A Christmas village with over 60 stalls and an ice rink.
The Toulon Christmas Market offers a festive experience with over 60 stalls, a large Provençal nativity scene, parades, musical animations, and an ice rink.
Where: Toulon | More Info: Toulon Christmas Market
Exhibition of unique artisanal santon creations.
The Sanary-sur-Mer Santon Fair is an exhibition of artisanal santon creations, presented at the Port of Sanary. Visitors can discover unique and authentic works made by local artisans.
Where: Sanary-sur-Mer | More Info: Sanary-sur-Mer Santon Fair
Over 40 santonnier artisans present.
The Foire aux Santons de La Farigouleto in La Garde brings together over 40 santonnier artisans to offer unique and authentic creations. This traditional fair allows for the preparation of Christmas festivities in the pure Provençal tradition.
Where: La Garde | More Info: La Farigouleto Santon Fair in La Garde
Presentation of artisanal santon creations by 15 santonniers.
The Ollioules Santon Fair is an annual event showcasing artisanal santon creations in clay, wood, and ceramics. Visitors can discover the works of 15 different santonniers and enjoy local products like honey and nougat.
Where: Ollioules | More Info: Ollioules Santon Fair
Discover unique and authentic santons created by local artisans.
The Carqueiranne Santon Fair is an exhibition of traditional Provençal santons, where artisans showcase their unique creations to enhance your Christmas nativity scenes.
Where: Carqueiranne | More Info: Carqueiranne Santon Fair
Exhibition of Provençal santons and Christmas decorations.
The Foire aux Santons in Pierrefeu-du-Var offers an exhibition of Provençal santons and Christmas decorations. Local artists showcase their creations in clay, plaster, and wood.
Where: Pierrefeu-du-Var | More Info: Pierrefeu-du-Var Santon Fair
Light parade and Christmas market inauguration
The inauguration of the Christmas festivities and illuminations in La Valette-du-Var is a significant event that begins with a light parade, batucadas, and dancers in stilts on Jean-Jaurès Square. The city's illuminations are launched from the Opera Square, followed by the inauguration of the Christmas market.
Where: La Valette-du-Var | More Info: Inauguration of Christmas Festivities and Illuminations
Cultural and festive exhibitions for all ages.
The Christmas festivities in La Valette-du-Var offer a variety of cultural and festive activities, including exhibitions, santon fairs, and events for children.
Where: La Valette-du-Var | More Info: La Valette-du-Var Christmas Festivities
Parade of motorcyclists dressed as Santa Claus crossing several towns in the Var.
The Pères Noël motards du Var is a festive parade where motorcyclists dressed as Santa Claus travel through several towns in the Var, offering unforgettable moments to participants.
Where: La Valette-du-Var | More Info: Motorcycle Santas of Var