The Salon International des Santonniers was created in 1958 by santon craftsmen and artists, whose president was Marcel Carbonel, and the illustrious curator of Arles museums, J.M. Rouquette. It's a not-to-be-missed event during the Christmas season.
The Salon International des Santonniers d'Arles was created in 1958 by santon craftsmen, whose president was Monsieur Marcel Carbonel, and the illustrious curator of Arles museums, Jean Maurice Rouquette.
For more than 60 years, Arles has honored the craft of santon making and this emblematic folk art.
In 2025, the Italian town of Aosta will be the guest of honor.
Santon mass at Saint Trophime - Sunday, closing the show at 11 a.m.
Accessible for disabled
For more than 60 years, Arles has honored the craft of santon making and this emblematic folk art.
In 2025, the Italian town of Aosta will be the guest of honor.
Santon mass at Saint Trophime - Sunday, closing the show at 11 a.m.
Accessible for disabled


