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Christmas market in Maussane-les-Alpilles

  • Traditions and folklore
  • Entertainment/recreation
  • Traditional festival
  • Illuminations
  • Christmas
Place de l'église, Place Laugier de Monblan, Avenue de la vallée des Baux, 13520 Maussane-les-Alpilles
The Town Hall and the Maussane les Alpilles Traders' Association are organising a Christmas market from 5 to 7 December.
From 5 to 7 December, the Maussane Les Alpilles Tourism and Festivities Committee presents the magic of Christmas in the village with activities for children, a Christmas market, the arrival of Father Christmas, gourmet events, the blessing of the new oil, a magical parade, a night-time fireworks display and many other surprises!
There's a whole programme of events in Maussane Les Alpilles!
Christmas market from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 December organised by the CAPLA association of local shopkeepers, producers, artisans and restaurateurs.

FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER
6pm Gift-giving Treasure hunt organised by the Maussane les Alpilles Tourist Office
6.30pm Village lights ceremony
7pm Fireworks
8pm ‘Mulled wine disco’ evening with hot chocolate (mulled wine offered by the bars)

SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER
9am Contrée competition (Café du Centre Maussane)
10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pony rides
10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Giant toboggan run
11:00 a.m. A Kind of Magic Christmas parade
11:15 a.m. A Kind of Magic show
12:00 p.m. Santa's photo studio (Gallery area)
3:30 p.m. A Kind of Magic Christmas Parade
3:45 p.m. A Kind of Magic show
4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Children's workshop (Gallery area)
5:30 p.m. Santa's Photo Studio (Gallery area)
6:00 p.m. Parade and Election of the Ugliest Christmas Sweater
9:00 p.m. to 0:30 a.m. Fontaine de Nuit DJ Party with Benedetto and Farina at the Café de la Fontaine

SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Children's Workshop (Gallery area)
10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Giant toboggan run
10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Giant wooden games
11:00 a.m. Mass + Blessing of the New Oil
12:00 p.m. Olive oil tasting by Les Moulins de Maussane

12:30pm to 1:00pm Folk dances (Li Coudelet) + songs by the Istres Choir
12:30pm Aioli competition organised by the Ovalive Club des Alpilles XV
2:00pm to 5:00pm Face painting
3:00pm to 4:30pm Children's workshop (Gallery area)

The magic of Christmas in the village with illuminations, entertainment for children, the arrival of Father Christmas, musical and culinary entertainment, the arrival of the new olive oil, light parades and a night-time fireworks display.
A thousand and one festive pleasures to share in a friendly, family atmosphere!
The flavours of Christmas fill the village centre with the aromas of chocolate and mulled wine.
Shopkeepers offer gourmet ideas for your Christmas Eve celebrations and original gift ideas to spoil your loved ones.
For more information, contact the Maussane les Alpilles Tourist Office on +33 (0)4 90 54 23 13.

Rates

Rates

Free access.

Opening times

Opening times

From 5 December 2025 until 7 December 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Christmas market in Maussane-les-Alpilles
Place de l'église, Place Laugier de Monblan, Avenue de la vallée des Baux, 13520 Maussane-les-Alpilles

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 26 November 2025 at 11:41
by Office de Tourisme de Maussane-les-Alpilles
(Offer identifier : 6315777)
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