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.
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
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
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.
