Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Salon-de-Provence with our complete guide to the celebrations. Whether you're a resident or visitor, we present all the activities that illuminate our beautiful Provençal city during the holiday season.
In the heart of the city, Place Morgan hosts the traditional Christmas market with its wooden chalets, while Place de l'Hôtel de Ville comes alive with its outdoor ice rink. The historic streets of the city center, adorned with luminous decorations, connect these festive spaces where local artisans and merchants offer their creations and Provençal specialties. Along Cours Gimon and Victor Hugo, decorated shop windows create a warm atmosphere.
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Unique feature : "Certification 'Fabrication Provence' ensuring local santon production."
The Foire aux Santons de Marseille is an annual event that brings together professional santon makers to showcase their traditional Provençal santon and crèche creations.
Where: Marseille | More Info: Marseille Santons Fair
A festive atmosphere with artisanal stalls and activities for all ages.
The Christmas market in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is a must-attend festive event, offering a variety of artisanal stalls and food vendors, as well as musical and playful activities for all ages.
Where: Isle-sur-la-Sorgue | More Info: Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Christmas Market
Traditional market with local santons and gourmet food.
The Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Christmas Market is a festive event that brings together local artisans and producers to offer traditional products and original creations. You will find santons, gourmet food, and unique gift ideas.
Where: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence | More Info: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Christmas Market
Official inauguration and lighting of the tree of lights by the Mayor.
The Cassis Christmas Market offers a festive experience with folk groups, decorations, regional products, and gifts. Gastronomy, craftsmanship, and illuminations are at the heart of this Provençal tradition.
Where: Cassis | More Info: Cassis Christmas Market
Professional staging by Juliette Subira.
The Pastorale des santons d'Yvan Audouard is an outdoor performance that gathers 50 volunteers on Place Favier. The staging is handled by Juliette Subira. This traditional show evokes the birth of Jesus in Provence, with amateur actors taking on the role of santons for an evening.
Where: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence | More Info: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Nativity Play
Festive procession ceremony with drummers and dancers in traditional costumes.
The Aubade de Noël de Les Baux-de-Provence is a festive ceremony where the Bayle and his flock parade through the village streets, accompanied by drummers and Arlésiennes dancing the farandole.
Where: Les Baux-de-Provence | More Info: Les Baux-de-Provence Christmas Procession
Outdoor ice skating with optimal ice conditions.
The Cassis ice rink is an outdoor skating location where families and ice sports enthusiasts can enjoy the ice throughout the winter.
Where: Cassis | More Info: Cassis Ice Rink
Offering of a newborn lamb by traditional shepherds.
The Pastrage ceremony in Les Baux-de-Provence is an ancient tradition where shepherds, Arlésiennes, and Mireilles in traditional costume sing and offer a newborn lamb to the Infant Jesus.
Where: Les Baux-de-Provence | More Info: Les Baux-de-Provence Shepherds' Procession