Santa Claus and his elves are already at work… In the meantime, the holidays are getting ready with numerous markets accompanied by festive and family activities.
The return of the market to Nîmes
The Nîmes festivities program once again offers a real Christmas market. From December 20 to 23, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., on Place Mère-Teresa, in front of the Vieux Nîmes museum, designer stands (candles, jewelry, figurines, decorations) and gourmet products (mulled wine, beer, pretzel , pancakes and waffles, pâtés, brandade, etc.).
At the same time, several other initiatives are taking place. Starting this Sunday, November 24, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Nîmes Sud-Est neighborhood committee association is organizing a large Christmas market with creative artisans and local producers, in the Kaufmann municipal hall, 670 chemin du Pont -des-Îles. Parents and children can have their photo taken with Santa Claus from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Saint-Charles parish has been meeting in Nîmes for 25 years, with a Christmas market, Saturday November 30 and Sunday December 1, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gifts, handcrafted creations from the Clarisse sisters, flea market, exhibition of nativity scenes and concert by the Calliopé choir on Sunday at 4 p.m.
The Jemanîmes association, which brings together artists and craftsmen in Nîmes, is renewing its Christmas fair “Au pied du sapin” at the Hôtel Dieu, Friday November 29, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday 30, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 1, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. On the program, sales exhibition, demonstration, meeting with creators…
As if by magic in Vigan
Le Vigan offers a day in the heart of the city with a local artisans' market, delicacies, magical activities, music, ice rink, ponies, horse-drawn carriage and photo with Santa Claus. Sunday, December 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Christmas market at the Aigues-Mortes saltworks
Salt marsh wines, tastings, creative artisans, local products, fresh oysters in the presence of Santa Claus. The Aigues-Mortes saltworks welcomes the curious and gourmets, Sunday December 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free entry to the market, pedestrian access at a single rate of €6.80.
History and animals in Beaucaire
Le Mas des Tourelles, a winery and heritage site, is offering a Christmas market on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Little delights for gourmets, Roman wines, original creations and decorative objects…
The city also offers a Christmas market with around fifty exhibitors, Friday December 6, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Large transhumance with 1,200 animals, farm, exhibition of figurines and free photo in Santa's house.
Market and parade in Quissac
This Sunday, November 24, Christmas market at home and in the streets of the city center, with many regional exhibitors, refreshment bar, pancakes, mulled wine and chestnuts. Also on the day's program, parades with giant elves and Disney mascots at 10:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. Photo with Santa Claus from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (€7). Show with the clown Ybos at the foyer at 3 p.m.
Christmas stalls in Sauve
Producers, designers, decoration and toys, stand run by the Florian school, refreshment bar, catering, raffle and musical entertainment. Saturday November 23, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 24, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the culture space, avenue Rhin-et-Danube.
Enchanted Christmas in Vauvert
Activities and Christmas market Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15, from 10:30 a.m., Place Docteur-Arnoux. The party continues at Gallician, Saturday December 21.
Market and shows in Uzès
A Christmas market with 90 exhibitors, producers, creative artisans, from here and elsewhere, Saturday December 14, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday December 15 and Monday December 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Numerous festive events all weekend on Place aux Herbes. Free shows for children and families, Saturday at 5 p.m., Belle's Incredible Story in the multipurpose room and Sunday at 4:30 p.m., The Enchanted World. Magical parade Saturday at 7 p.m., departure from the Town Hall.
Fireworks in Remoulins
Christmas market with around thirty exhibitors, pony rides, inflatable games, makeup stand for children on the town hall square, Saturday November 23 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. With the added bonus of a Provençal village of santons at the Saint-Martin chapel on Saturday, a fireworks display on Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. on the banks of the Gardon and a pétanque competition on Sunday morning from 9 a.m. at the arenas.
A pyrotechnic Christmas in Saint-Gilles
Christmas market with around thirty creators inside the culture and heritage pavilion, place Emile-Zola, Friday December 13, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 14, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 15, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Outside, gourmet chalets, activities for children, face painting, inflatable structure, mailbox and photo with Santa Claus, musical entertainment… Sunday at 6 p.m., Mission Noël, pyrotechnic tale and giant projections.
The little kingdom of Sommières
Christmas market on the theme of fantastical universes, Sunday December 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., rue du Général-Bruyère, place de la République and place des Docteurs-Dax. More than 70 artisans and producers, activities for children, stories, shows, wooden rides, folklore strolls. At 6 p.m., release of lanterns on the Vidourle and fire show.
Le Grau Christmas by the sea
No Christmas market at Grau-du-Roi, but many activities over the next weekends. Launch of Christmas lights and carols, Friday November 29 at 6 p.m. Free show The magical funfair, to see from 3 years old, Sunday 4 p.m., at the Jean-Pierre-Cassel space. And above all the unmissable lantern and fireworks walk, Saturday December 28, at 6 p.m. departing from the old lighthouse.
