Christmas events in Provence: end-of-year program

Every year around the world, the festive season is synonymous with festivities and magic. But there's one region where the magic happens a little more than elsewhere, and where the folklore of the hinterland blends delightfully with the Mediterranean spirit of its coastal villages. From Saint-Cyr-sur-mer to Signes, via Bandol, Sanary-sur-mer, Le Beausset, La Cadière d'Azur, Riboux and Le Castellet, embark on an extraordinary month of December and enjoy the warm atmosphere of an end-of-year holiday in the Var!

Christmas and New Year in Provence

In Provence Sud Sainte Baume, the end-of-year festivities are marked by traditions that go back thousands of years. While the Christmas markets of Bandol, Sanary, Evenos and Saint-Cyr light up and enliven the narrow streets of our villages, santons, nativity scenes and, of course, regional sweets bring back that touch of Provencal culture, so dear to the hearts of our inhabitants.

This is the case, for example, for the classic 13 desserts (pompe à l'huile, nougat, calisson, dried fruit...), an emblem of our region. Some towns, such as La Cadière and Le Beausset, have even turned them into exhibitions and fun workshops!

Provençal pastorals, on the other hand, are a delightful blend of song and Nativity scenes, enchanting young and old alike in Le Castellet and Signes. Finally, traditional nativity scenes, veritable works of art, come to life in village churches and squares.

These traditions make the festive season a magical time, with a mixture of "Christmas under the palm trees" on the coast and "festivities under the olive trees" in the hinterland. In all cases, sunshine, generosity and authenticity await you in every commune of our beautiful region!

All the festivities for the end of 2025 in western Var

The program, city by city

Events at Saint-Cyr-sur-mer

Christmas market, gift market, arrival of Santa Claus, and other wonderful surprises... – December 5, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

For more information, visit the Tourist Office website.

The end of the year in Bandol

Christmas in Bandol: the kingdom of toys – from November 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

Program available here.

For more information, visit the Tourist Office website.

Events in Sanary-sur-mer

Choirs of Light – November 26, 2025 to January 4, 2026.

Program available here.

For more information, visit the Tourist Office website.

Evenos festive program

The magic of Christmas in Evenos – December 1 to 12.

Program available here.

For more information, visit the Town Hall website.

Christmas in Le Beausset

Le Beausset celebrates Christmas – from December 1 to 28, 2025.

Program available here.

For more information, visit the Town Hall website.

Festivities at Le Castellet

Christmas at Le Castellet – from November 22, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

Program available here.

For more information, visit the tourist office website.

Events at La Cadière d'Azur

Full program coming soon.

For more information, visit the Maison du Tourisme website.

The end of the year in Signes

Christmas in Signes – December 6 to 24.

Program available here.

For more information, visit the Town Hall website.

As you may have gathered from this article, our Provence Sud Sainte Baume region is alive and well all year round! If you're not a fervent admirer of summer vacations on the coast, perhaps spending the festive season in a region rich in tradition and natural wonders will be more to your liking. Enjoy a sunny Christmas, between the culture of the Var and the beauty of the Mediterranean landscape... So, what are you waiting for? Book your next stay with us!

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