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Christmas in Aix en Provence

From 15 November 2024.

 

Late November, for our great delight, Aix-en-Provence adorns itself with Christmas clothes.

Christmas market on the Cours Mirabeau, 13 desserts market, clay figurines fair, bravado and vigils Calendale , Pastorale Maurel , kings’ walk, concerts, shows … Many events are planned for you to prepare and celebrate Christmas in Provence.

The illuminations will be launched on 30 November 2024 at the top of the Cours Mirabeau.

During the festive season, the city’s streets and squares will be decked out in lights, inviting you to take a stroll as soon as night falls.
They will be illuminated from 30 November 2024 to 5 January 2025.

Christmas Markets Aix-en-Provence

Fairs and Christmas markets

To taste all the Provence flavors during the holiday season, nothing’s better than the truffles, olive oil ( PDO Aix-en-Provence ) and 13 desserts markets.

Craftsmen and local producers present a multitude of products on their market’s stalls during Christmas

Do not miss the twin cities’ international market where the twin towns’ merchants , craftsmen and friends meet in Aix-en-Provence to discover their mutual cultural and gastronomic heritage.

 


Aix-en-Provence Christmas market • 15 November to 31 December 2024


Santons Fair • 15 November to 31 December 2024


International twin town market • 20 to 24 November 2024


13 desserts and local produce market • 14 to 24 December 2024


Truffle market • 18 December 2024


Activities and shows for children

Whether you want to entertain your children with a story or a show, have they meet Santa Claus or having fun on the rides, here is a program full of magic to spend Christmas.

 


The Christmas carousels • 10 November 2024 to 5 January 2025


Giant Christmas tree and Santa’s letterbox • 30 November to 24 December 2024


The Father Christmas • dates not announced


Santons fair Aix-en-Provence

Nativity scenes and santons

What would be a Christmas in Provence without the Nativity figurines, these small clay figurines representing the Nativity scene in a Provencal village?

Do not miss our different Nativity scenes: the Santonniers ‘nativity scene on the Cours Mirabeau, as well as the one of the Oustau in the Parc Jourdan and the Fouque House.

 


Santons Fair • 15 Novembre to 31 December 2024


The great Aix’nativity scene • 15 November 2024 to 5 January 2025


Traditional Provencal nativity scene • 5 December 2024 to 5 January 2025


Nativity scene of the Santonniers* • dates not announced


Mass of the Santonniers* and Inauguration of the Fair • 24 November 2024


Nativity scene and table of the 13 desserts of the Maison Fouque • all year round


*Santonniers = Santon makers

Bravade Calendale

Christmas Provencal Traditions

Many rituals and customs punctuate the Provencal Christmas making it an authentic period full of wonder.

 


Sainte-Barbe • 7 December 2024


Christmas concert of the Tambourine Academy • 7 December 2024


La Pegoulado – Celebration of Lights • 14 December 2024


Veillée Calendale • 14 December 2024


Christmas at the Chapel • 14 December 2024


La Bravade Calendale • 15 December 2024


The Pastorale Maurel • 22 December 2024


March of the Kings • 12 January 2025


Christmas concerts and events

Christmas concerts, a giant Christmas tree, merry-go-rounds and traditional shows are just some of the reasons to come and spend some time with family and friends in Aix-en-Provence.

All Christmas events around Aix-en-Provence