Join the Marseille community to celebrate the holiday season! Our festivity guide presents all the must-see events of the season, whether you're a regular visitor to the Phocaean city or a newcomer.
From the Old Port to La Canebière, through the Le Panier district, discover the traditional Christmas markets, festive illuminations, and cultural activities. The city comes alive with its Provençal nativity scenes, local artisans, and Mediterranean culinary specialties, while historic squares host shows and choirs. The surrounding villages, from Aix-en-Provence to the Calanques, complete these celebrations with their Provençal traditions.
Happy Holidays!
Marseille Events Events
Christmas Market and Santons Fair at the Bottom of the Canebière (Marseille) • 0.1 miles
Traditional santons and artisan crafts for the holidays
Marseille Santon Fair (Marseille) • 0.7 miles
France's oldest Santon fair since 1803
Marseille Christmas Market (Marseille) • 5.6 miles
Authentic Provençal Christmas atmosphere with artisanal crafts.
Christmas Market at Republic Square, Marseille (Marseille) • 5.6 miles
Local artisans and traditional Provençal elements.
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Events Around Allauch
Allauch Grand Christmas Market (Allauch)
Festive weekend with artisanal crafts and gourmet treats.
Noël Provençal - Allauch Christmas Market (Allauch)
Authentic Provençal Christmas traditions and living nativity.
Events Around Aubagne
Santon Festival in Aubagne (Aubagne)
Celebration of traditional Provençal Santon figurines
Aubagne Santon and Ceramics Christmas Market (Aubagne)
Santon and ceramics market with a large panoramic nativity scene
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