From 11 November 2023.
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 1 December 2023 at 6pm at the top of the Cours Mirabeau.
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 2023
Santons Fair • 17 November to 31 December 20232
International twin town market • 6 to 10 December 2023
13 desserts and local produce market • 16 to 24 December 2023
Truffle market • 20 December 2023
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 • 11 November 2023 to 7 January 2024
The Father Christmas • dates non communiquées
Giant Christmas tree and Santa’s letterbox • 1 to 24 December 2023
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 • 17 Novembre to 31 December 20223
Mass of the Santonniers* and Inauguration of the Fair • 26 November 2023
Nativity scene of the Santonniers* • 9 December 2023 to 7 January 2024
Traditional Provencal nativity scene • 8 December 2023 to 7 January 2024
Nativity scene and table of the 13 desserts of the Maison Fouque • all year round
*Santonniers = Santon makers
Christmas Provencal Traditions
Many rituals and customs punctuate the Provencal Christmas making it an authentic period full of wonder.
Sainte-Barbe • 9 December 2023
Christmas concert of the Tambourine Academy • 9 December 2023
Veillée Calendale • 16 December 2023
Christmas at the Chapel • 16 December 2023
La Bravade Calendale • 17 December 2023
Midnight mass in the Provencal tradition • 24 December 2023
March of the Kings • 14 January 2024
The Pastorale Maurel • 21 January 2024
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.
