On the eve of Christmas Eve, it's a very bad trick that the whipping father has decided to play with his capricious weather. On this Monday, many vacationers undoubtedly wanted to enjoy a moment of relaxation in the various Christmas markets in the Toulon area. For most of them, their arrival will unfortunately have to be postponed.
Indeed, due to the yellow vigilance due to the strong mistral, with gusts of 100 to 120 km/h on average and up to 140 km/h on exposed capes and reliefs, many municipalities have decided to close their Christmas villages .
HAS The Guard, the largest market in Provence and its 85 chalets will not welcome the public. The Hivernales, hope “reopen tomorrow” after repairing and cleaning “the few damages” caused by the wind like “fir trees on the ground”.
HAS Hyères, some small damage prevents the opening of the Christmas market and the holding of other events of the day.
HAS Toulon, it will be both impossible to enjoy the delicacies of Place de la Liberté but also to slide on the ice rink installed at Place d'Armes. Parades this Monday are also canceled in the city.
In the west of Var, the markets maintained
To enjoy the magic of these places, while warming up with a hot chocolate or a mulled wine, you will have to go to the west of Var.
HAS La Seyne, the town hall services went to the site early in the morning. After inspecting the premises, they decided to open the 25 stands of the Very Very Gourmet Market located at the Navale Park.
Despite the weather conditions, Six-Fours has decided to maintain its gourmet chalets today. The City announces that the hours have nevertheless been modified and that they will open between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Finally, if Sanary the municipality has decided to cancel the creators' market which was to be held at the port, the Just Sanary association announces that it will maintain its gourmet market at usual opening hours.
According to the prefecture, the wind should weaken during the night from Monday to Tuesday and allow all sites to open for Christmas Eve… synonymous with an early gift for exhibitors and visitors.
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