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December Events in Provence 2019

November 30, 2019 by ashleyt Leave a Comment

saint Remy de Provence in December
Saint Remy de Provence Christmas Market

2020 update: Some of these events are happening this year, some are not. You can check on a case by case basis or send me an email.

Although Christmas in Provence is not quite the same as it is in Alsace there are plenty of markets and festive activities to attend Provence-style. Many of the artisan markets are small and held at vineyards or hotels so its can be tricky to find out about them if you don’t go every year. I personally think the inspiration for gifts are more interesting and unique at these markets not to mention you’re supporting local artisans. If none of these are close to you don’t worry! Just about every town in Provence has its own little Christmas market. There’s even a website where you can find out the dates of all the Christmas markets in France. Or another, Noel.org. Of course, some have already passed like the Sénas-Alsace market or the Foire du Gras but there are many more to experience.

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Alsace-Sénas Christmas Market

November 10, 2015 by ashleyt 13 Comments

traditional dancing alsace

Traditional Dancing

Marché de Sénas Artisanal Provence à Alsace

Every year Robin and I visit the weekend-long Christmas market that takes place in Sénas. I love this market. It’s so different than any of the others in the small towns in the Bouches du Rhône or Vaucluse regions. You really get into the Christmas spirit with the German influence that comes from the costumed Alsatian stallholders. There are over 100 stalls selling crafts, artisanal food products from Provence as well as Alsace.

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Fontvieille Christmas Market

November 9, 2015 by ashleyt 3 Comments

jambon sec foire du gras

Fontvieille Christmas Market

The last Sunday in November there has been for the past 6 years the Foire Gourmand au Gras. This annual market is not for the faint of heart. It’s here that many locals stock up on Christmas seasonal treats from the South West of France. The ‘fat’ festival includes mountains of foie gras, oysters, truffles, champagne, all manner of high-quality poultry and other regional products.

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