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A Christmassy Weekend in Avignon

December 12, 2015 by ashleyt 7 Comments

marche sapins de noel avignon

These trees can be bought at the “Marché de Sapin” on Rue Carnot that is impressively open 7 days a week until Christmas!

Christmas markets in Avignon

Today and tomorrow Avignon is particularly in the mood for some Christmas spirit. Carols are playing all throughout the town and the fairy lights have been left on!

The main Christmas market (outside the town hall) is open as well as the classy Christmas festivities happening at La Hotel Mirande.

Here’s a taste:

Marché de Noel Avignon

marche de noel avignon

An early morning at the Avignon Christmas Market

produits de corsica avignon

Quel choix! Different types of Corsican saucisson.

marche de noel avignon

Decorations made out of natural products for some reason feel much more festive to me.

marche de noel avignon

At the Avignon Christmas market you’ll find nougat, saucisson, artisan chocolate, candies, roasted chestnuts, hand-made crafts and much more!

vin chaud avignon

Nothing to warm you up at 10 in the morning like mulled wine…

potter christmas market avignon

I love the simple and fun way this artist has displayed his work.

Les Halles and Markets around Town

This morning there seemed to be cooking demonstrations all over the city, including in Les Halles, Avignon’s indoor food market, which was bustling with people. When I arrived, Santa had already done a tour of the market and was taking a breather on this own…

Christmas markets in Avignon

Le Père Noel d’Avignon (complete with a cardboard replica of the pope’s palace…of course!)

gui mistletoe avignon provence

Mistletoe!

La Mirande Hotel

A luxurious Christmas market? Here you’ll find food demonstrations by well-known chefs, beautiful plates of food and wine, a high-quality crafts market, Marseille tarot card reading and lots of romantic little spots to enjoy the atmosphere.

mirande hotel marche de noel

This is one of my favourite artisan markets all year. You’ll find it down the very narrow spiral stairs that gives you the sensation that you’re descending into a mysterious room in a castle.

hotel mirande marche de noel

Ceramics by Atelier Bluemoon from La Ciotat. I wanted everything! The colours are so vibrant (I didn’t do them justice here). I had to buy at least one of the little vases…Christmas gift for myself?

Christmas markets in Avignon

You can sip wine at tables positioned around this gigantic tree, in the tea room, in the lounge-bar area, in l’ancienne cuisine…all depending on your mood.

la mirande hotel avignon noel

Just one of the 4 places where cooking demonstrations are taking place. Lovely.

More on Avignon:

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Filed Under: Festivals and Events, Local Markets Tagged With: Avignon, Christmas in Provence, Christmas market Avignon, Hotel La Mirande Avignon, l'artisans avignon, les halles avignon, Marché de Noel Avignon, provence, Sapins de Noel

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Comments

  1. Baba Tomlinson says

    December 13, 2015 at 1:55 am

    Wow! Amazing! Beautiful, Makes me smile!

    Reply
  2. Lynn Tinker Toye says

    November 12, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    Definitely a must see and do!! Adding to my Bucket List!!

    Reply
  3. Mel says

    December 26, 2017 at 6:56 am

    It’s so sad , we went yesterday, but all we saw was security everywhere and no market or people celebrating

    Reply
  4. ashleyt says

    December 27, 2017 at 9:30 am

    Hi Mel, That’s such a shame. I know that they’ve stopped the market in Avignon for the last couple years. Though I was there in early December and it was nice to see that they’ve made an extra effort with the decorations this year. I saw little Christmas trees everywhere!

    Reply

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  1. November and December Events in Provence - Curious Provence says:
    November 10, 2016 at 10:05 am

    […] asterisks next to my favourite Christmas events. My top 5 would have to be; Provence Prestige, Hotel Mirande, Sénas-Alsace market, Hotel Gounod et 13 Desserts and Foire du […]

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  2. December Events in Provence 2017 - Curious Provence says:
    December 14, 2017 at 10:23 am

    […] Marché de Noel Hotel Mirande – Avignon*** Lovely artisan market couples with gourmand food and wine at this charming hotel in Avignon. This is a must on my December calendar. Sadly, the Avignon Christmas market is cancelled this year. Read my article about Christmas in Avignon. […]

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  3. December Events in Provence, 2018 - Curious Provence says:
    November 30, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    […] at this charming hotel in Avignon. This is a must on my December calendar. Read my article about Christmas in Avignon. Note the Christmas market of Avignon is smaller this year and has been moved close to the train […]

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