What better way to experience the magic of the festive season than at a Christmas market? Set up from November for the most part, these ephemeral venues are the perfect places to stroll with the family and start buying the gifts that will be waiting patiently under the tree until December 25. Marseille Secrète lists the Christmas markets in and around the city.
The Vieux-Port Christmas market
This is probably the most famous Christmas market in the Bouches-du-Rhône. From November 22 to January 4, 2026, some forty chalets will be showcasing Marseille’s savoir-faire. Soaps, candles, jewelry, blown glass, cookies, Christmas decorations, ceramics, paintings, chocolates and wooden toys. Enough to fill up on gift ideas! And of course, a ride on the Ferris wheel overlooking Marseille!
📆 Dates: November 22 to January 4
The Santon Fair at the Vieux-Port Christmas Market
Part of the Vieux-Port Christmas Market, which stretches all the way down the Canebière, the Foire aux santons is well worth its own paragraph in this ranking. Every year, it attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors.
📆 Dates: November 22 to January 4
La Mûsserie’s Christmas in Marseilles
La Mûrisserie ‘s third-party venue on Cours Julien invites you to its Creative Christmas Market from December 12 to 14! Organized by the Le Marché, Chill Out and Skatefest collectives, this not-to-be-missed event features unique creations by 24 artists and designers, perfect for original gifts. On the program: creative workshops, gourmet treats to warm you up, and a fiery atmosphere guaranteed by DJ sets and evening concerts! Don’t miss this exceptional rendezvous for an energetic ” Noël Marseillais “!
📆 Dates: December 12 to 14
Sanary-sur-mer Christmas lights and market
The Sanary-sur-mer illuminations are a must-see event for all lovers of the Christmas spirit. It’s also the perfect opportunity to discover the Provencal Christmas market. Set up on the quayside, it’s bursting with the flavors of the region and showcases local crafts.
📆 Dates: November 28 to January 5
Aix-en-Provence Christmas market
From November 14 to December 31, 2025, downtownAix-en-Provence will be decked out in Christmas enchantment. All week long, the Cours Mirabeau welcomes some fifty designer and artisan chalets for the pleasure of young and old alike. Gourmets will also find plenty to tempt them with local products and other gastronomic delights typical of the season!
📆 Dates: November 14 to December 31
Aubagne’s santon and ceramic market
Aubagne is also the place to discover beautiful ceramic creations and santons! The perfect place to complete your nativity scene. Come to Cours Foch until December 28 for this authentic traditional Provencal fair. And don’t miss the large panoramic crib!
📆 Dates: November 15 to December 28
Salon-de-Provence Christmas market
The magic of Christmas takes over the streets of Salon-de-Provence for the pleasure of the whole family. From November 29 to December 29, immerse yourself in a magical atmosphere blending Provencal traditions. A funfair, parades, a miniature train, a santon fair, a Christmas village, 3D illuminations and a nativity scene trail await you for unforgettable festivities.
📆 Dates: November 29 to December 29
La Ciotat Christmas market and illuminations
La Ciotat celebrates a sparkling Christmas under the sign of Provencal traditions. The festivities officially kick off on November 29 at the Port-Vieux with the launch of the spectacular illuminations. Throughout December, the town offers family entertainment, including a floating nativity scene, cultural events, and a Christmas market (December 12 to 24) with craftsmen and delicacies. The highlight is the Grand Parade of Lights on December 20. The celebrations continue in January with the traditional procession of the Three Wise Men and Santons.
📆 Dates: November 29 to December 29
Les Hivernales de La Garde
Les Hivernales 2025 de La Garde promises a grandiose experience! The town becomes a living set of circus cabaret and enchantment, hosting Provence’s largest Christmas market with nearly 100 chalets. Expect spectacular immersion: fairy-tale parades, circus shows and plenty of family entertainment. Provencal traditions are also celebrated with an exhibition of santons and a living nativity scene on December 14. It’s the must-see event for a vibrant Christmas!
📆 Dates: November 28 to December 28
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