Experience the magic of Christmas in Cavaillon with a light parade, Christmas market, Provençal nativity scene, concerts, family activities and warm seasonal traditions.
Centre-ville, 84300, Cavaillon
From 06/12/2025 to 05/01/2026 daily.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting Christmas atmosphere in Cavaillon, where every street corner lights up and turns into a magical setting. Light parade, Provençal nativity scene, authentic market, magical encounters and shows for the whole family create a programme full of emotions and traditions.
From the lively town centre to Place du Clos, artisans, musicians, dancers and iconic characters invite you to enjoy warm moments, filled with the scents of mulled wine, sparkling lights and seasonal treats.
Between Provençal festivities, concerts, workshops, parades and major family events, Cavaillon offers you a vibrant, authentic and unforgettable Christmas. Let yourself be carried away by the magic and share sweet moments with family or friends.
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Light parades, Christmas market, shows, Provençal entertainment and key family moments await you throughout the festivities.
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The magic of Christmas comes to Cavaillon with a grand light parade that will illuminate the town centre.
From Place Jean Bastide to Place Fernand Lombard, the procession will march to the rhythm of an upbeat brass band, accompanied by playful mascots - including two reindeer and a snowman - as well as enchanting scenes created by Le Conte et le Hérisson and Le Pianiste et la Danseuse.
Under the sparkling glass roof of the Town Hall, the Provençal nativity scene will welcome young and old in a glowing setting. The evening will continue in a warm atmosphere with treats offered by local shopkeepers: mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and seasonal delights.
An unmissable moment to fully embrace the Christmas spirit with your family and share a festive start filled with lights.
Throughout the festivities, under the glass roof of the Town Hall, come and discover the Provençal nativity scene by Marius Lancelin.
Open from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 12 pm and 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
On the weekends of 13–14 and 20–21 December, from 1:30 pm to 6 pm.
OPENING HOURS
From Friday 12 to Sunday 21 December
Saturday 13, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 December, from 10 am to 9 pm
Sundays 14 and 21 December, from 10 am to 7 pm
From Monday 15 to Thursday 18 December, from 12 pm to 8 pm
This year, the magic of Christmas comes to life on Place du Clos with an authentic Christmas market featuring around thirty chalets. For ten days, artisans, creators, restaurateurs and local producers offer their delicacies and creations in a bright, festive atmosphere.
As you stroll between the chalets, you’ll discover a thousand delights: crêpes, foie gras, oysters, cheeses, biscuits, fruit jellies, gingerbread and melting chocolates. You can also enjoy meals on site, comfortably seated near the restaurateurs’ stalls. Jewellery, scented candles, handcrafted decorations and gift ideas complete this ideal moment to prepare for the holidays.
The city also welcomes the delegation from Weinheim, Cavaillon’s twin town, who have come to share their regional specialities in a spirit of friendship and conviviality. The opening of the market, on Friday 12 December at 5:30 pm, hosted by the Conservatory and followed by a DJ evening, will launch the festivities in a warm and joyful atmosphere.
Throughout the entire market, Place du Clos comes alive with free activities designed for the whole family. Between strolls, encounters, discoveries and a festive atmosphere, each day becomes a special moment to share in the heart of the Christmas magic.
For a magical stroll through the illuminated streets.
OPENING HOURS
Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm
Wednesday from 1 pm to 6 pm
A nature-filled break that delights young and old thanks to the farm animals settled in the heart of the market.
OPENING HOURS
Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm
Wednesday from 2 pm to 6 pm
A magical moment to light up children’s eyes, capture the memory and send the traditional keepsake photo.
OPENING HOURS
Saturdays and Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm
Wednesday from 2 pm to 6 pm
Opening Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm
Place du Clos will come alive with entertainment offered by the shopkeepers’ association:
Throughout the month of December, Cavaillon brings Provençal Christmas traditions back to life thanks to the association L’Embelido Cavaillon and the Confraternity of the Cavaillon Melon and Provençal Traditions. Processions, rituals, conferences and shows animate the town and offer an authentic immersion into Provençal culture, blending heritage and transmission.
L’Embelido descends Saint-Jacques Hill, illuminated by small lanterns visible from the town, then meets the children at the Tourist Office before continuing the procession together through the streets.
Meeting point:
Saturdays 13 and 20 December
Wednesday 17 December
5 pm – Departure from the Tourist Office
The dancers and flag bearers of L’Embelido offer a powerful, rhythmic and visual moment, symbolising Provençal identity.
Meeting point:
Saturdays 13 and 20 December
4 pm – Christmas Market
From 13 to 21 December, an exhibition dedicated to the works of Cavaillon painters - Avy, Léon Colombier and others - invites visitors to rediscover Christmas traditions through art.
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday: 10 am–12 pm and 2 pm–5 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10 am–12 pm and 2 pm–6 pm
Around the exhibition:
Cacho Fio Ceremony
Saturdays 13 and 20 December, 6 pm
An ancestral tradition symbolising fraternity, where the community gathers around fire and shared words.
Conference “The Christmas Table and the 13 Desserts”
Sunday 14 December, 2:30 pm
A moment to understand the history and symbolism of this essential festive ritual.
Conference “The Thirteen Desserts, a Not-So-Ancient Tradition”
Sunday 21 December, 2:30 pm
An original and insightful look at how this Provençal tradition has evolved.
Offered by the Tourist Office, this stroll through the illuminated historic centre invites you to rediscover Provençal customs before enjoying a tasting of the 13 desserts.
Saturday 20 December, 4:30 pm
The Passage des Arts lights up in Christmas colours! From 10 am to 6 pm, artisans and artists will present their handmade jewellery, decorative objects, ceramics, paintings and accessories.
Late opening on Saturday 20 December at 7 pm
Don’t miss Les Passants de Noël, a musical and theatrical parade where actors and musicians transform the street into a poetic and magical atmosphere.
Friday 12, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December
Friday 19, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 December
From 10 am to 6 pm – Rue de la République
Let yourself be carried away by the energy of the Conservatory Big Jazz Orchestra, which reinvents the great Christmas classics with flair. Let It Snow, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, White Christmas… so many melodies revisited in a swing version to immerse you in a festive, warm and joyful atmosphere.
A sparkling concert to celebrate Christmas with music and share a moment of joy with your family.
Friday 28 November, 6:30 pm
Moulin St-Julien Hall
Free
After its tremendous success last year, Divin’Gospel Music returns to the Moulin Saint-Julien for an evening that will immerse you in the magic of Christmas. The group revisits the great gospel classics and traditional American Christmas songs in a vibrant concert carried by talented soloists, a powerful choir and inspired musicians. An unforgettable musical experience to celebrate the holidays with joy and emotion.
Friday 5 December, 8:30 pm
Meet at 6 pm – Place Jean-Bastide (in front of the Moulin Saint-Julien Hall)
Price: €20 / €10
Immerse yourself in a sweet and poetic tale where you accompany a scatterbrained traveller on the road to the mysterious planet where all candies are born. Guided by a mischievous puppet, children and adults alike enjoy a gentle, funny and imaginative adventure that celebrates the magic of Christmas. An enchanting moment to share as a family.
A tender, funny and magical show, perfect for enjoying
the spirit of Christmas together.
Saturday 13 December, 5 pm
Moulin Saint-Julien Hall
Free
The CorDLus ensemble will present a concert entitled Provençal Christmas, blending music, language and traditions of the South. At the end of the concert, the audience will be invited to share a powerful moment with the singing of the Coupo Santo, a symbol of unity and attachment to Provence.
Sunday 21 December, 5 pm
Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Véran Cathedral
Free
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From 06/12/2025 to 05/01/2026 daily.
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