Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover our end-of-year festivities guide for Le Cannet, your ideal companion to fully enjoy the holiday season. Our selection of events and activities accompanies you through the winter celebrations of our beautiful city.
The historic heart of Le Cannet comes alive with its traditional Christmas market on Place Bellevue, where wooden chalets offer Provençal specialties and artisanal creations. The illuminations run along rue Saint-Sauveur to Place Foch, while the Old Cannet hosts nativity figure exhibitions and Christmas concerts at Saint Catherine's Church. Just minutes away, Cannes complements these festivities with its Festival of Lights.
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Le Cannet Holiday Light Displays
Le Cannet Town Hall Illuminations
- What to Expect
- Sound and light show with fireworks and Santa's arrival.
- Description
- The Illuminations of Le Cannet Town Hall are a sound and light show that illuminates the town hall facade, accompanied by fireworks and the arrival of Santa Claus.
- Where
- Le Cannet | More Info : Le Cannet Town Hall Illuminations
Cannes Christmas Ice Rink
- What to Expect
- 400m² natural ice rink.
- Description
- The Patinoire de Noël de Cannes is a natural ice rink where families can have fun and enjoy the festive atmosphere of the season.
- Where
- Cannes | More Info : Cannes Christmas Ice Rink
Saint-Raphaël Sound and Light Show
- What to Expect
- Light display created from recycled bottles.
- Description
- The Spectacle Son et Lumière de Saint-Raphaël features a light display throughout the city, with animations and illuminations created from recycled bottles. The evening begins with a stop at the basilica for a video light and sound show, followed by a visit to the Jardin Bonaparte for the illuminations and a fireworks display.
- Where
- Saint-Raphaël | More Info : Saint-Raphaël Sound and Light Show
Le Cannet Holiday Markets and Shopping
Mougins Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Official photo session with Santa Claus and children's activities.
- Description
- The Mougins Christmas Market offers a variety of vendors, children's workshops, and an official photo with Santa Claus. The event includes gospel songs and a Christmas concert by the Mougins Music School choir.
- Where
- Mougins | More Info : Mougins Christmas Market
Grasse Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Ice rink and creative workshops for all ages.
- Description
- The Grasse Christmas Market offers a variety of family-friendly activities, including rides, an ice rink, creative workshops, colorful parades, and guided tours. Visitors can also enjoy sweet treats and concerts.
- Where
- Grasse | More Info : Grasse Christmas Market
Grasse Christmas Rides
- What to Expect
- Ice rink accessible to children aged 4 and above.
- Description
- The Christmas rides in Grasse offer a variety of family-friendly attractions, including ice rinks, markets, creative workshops, and concerts.
- Where
- Grasse | More Info : Grasse Christmas Rides
Théoule-sur-Mer Santon Fair
- What to Expect
- Exhibition and sale of Provençal santons with a Kings' Parade.
- Description
- The Théoule-sur-Mer Santon Fair offers an exhibition and sale of Provençal santons, as well as a world crèche exhibition. Many activities are organized throughout the period, including a Father Christmas House, a merry-go-round, and inflatable structures, as well as a Kings' Parade with a galette des Rois tasting.
- Where
- Théoule-sur-Mer | More Info : Théoule-sur-Mer Santon Fair
Mouans-Sartoux Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Approximately 200 vendors offer gift ideas and artisanal products.
- Description
- The Mouans-Sartoux Christmas Market offers a variety of gift ideas, artisanal products, and children's activities.
- Where
- Mouans-Sartoux | More Info : Mouans-Sartoux Christmas Market
Le Cannet Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Cannes Christmas Parade
- What to Expect
- Meeting Santa Claus in traditional costume.
- Description
- The Christmas Parade in Cannes is a light parade with Santa Claus and his elves, crossing the Allées de la Liberté and the Rue d'Antibes.
- Where
- Cannes | More Info : Cannes Christmas Parade
Grasse Christmas Ice Rink
- What to Expect
- Ice rink and funfair in a festive setting
- Description
- The Grasse Ice Rink offers a variety of family activities, including an ice rink, a funfair, and Christmas markets.
- Where
- Grasse | More Info : Grasse Christmas Ice Rink
Théoule-sur-Mer White Magic Christmas Parade
- What to Expect
- A festive procession with Provençal nativities from all around the world.
- Description
- The Magical Christmas Parade in Théoule-sur-Mer is a festive procession where participants walk through the village to admire Provençal nativities from all around the world.
- Where
- Théoule-sur-Mer | More Info : Théoule-sur-Mer White Magic Christmas Parade
Le Cannet Other Holiday Activities
Father Christmas Visit in Mougins
- What to Expect
- An immersion into Santa's daily life in an old cottage.
- Description
- Visit Santa's House in Mougins, where you will discover a whimsical world with the crackling fireplace and the rocking chair.
- Where
- Mougins | More Info : Father Christmas Visit in Mougins
Théoule-sur-Mer Christmas Stroll
- What to Expect
- A traditional nativity scene festival.
- Description
- The Balade de Noël at Théoule-sur-Mer is a traditional festival celebrating the arrival of winter with festive activities and iconic decorations.
- Where
- Théoule-sur-Mer | More Info : Théoule-sur-Mer Christmas Stroll
Saint-Raphaël Christmas Ice Rink
- What to Expect
- Ice rink with toboggans and rides for children.
- Description
- The Saint-Raphaël Christmas Ice Rink offers an ice rink for families, with animations and activities for all ages. Children can enjoy toboggans and rides, while adults can enjoy the music and gourmet specialties.
- Where
- Saint-Raphaël | More Info : Saint-Raphaël Christmas Ice Rink