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Christmas Markets in Southern France & the Alps: Your 2025 Guide

Category: > | 24th Nov, 2025

If you love twinkling lights, mulled wine, artisan gifts and festive magic, Christmas in France is an absolute treat. From the Mediterranean coast to the snowy Alps, each market has its own charm, flavours and traditions.

This is your guide to the best Christmas markets in 2025, featuring Béziers, Aveyron, Narbonne, Montpellier, Nîmes, Avignon, Arles — and the cosy Alpine villages of Morzine and Les Gets.

Béziers Christmas Market

23 November 2025 → 5 January 2026
Allées Paul-Riquet & Place Jean-Jaurès

Béziers offers two main festive areas:

The Gourmet Christmas Market – Allées Paul-Riquet
Among 34 wooden chalets, you’ll find mulled wine, raclette, waffles, crêpes, nougat, jams, candied fruit, maple syrup, and a range of handmade crafts such as jewellery, candles, ceramics, Christmas jumpers and cashmere accessories.
Throughout December, concerts, bandas, peñas and games including the wheel of fortune bring the market to life.

The Musical Fountain – Place Jean-Jaurès
A highlight of Béziers’ celebrations. The fountain hosts a show of dancing lights timed to Christmas classics, from traditional songs to modern festive medleys.
There is also a special New Year’s Eve performance.

More information:
https://www.ville-beziers.fr/a-la-une/une/marche-de-noel

Lanejoul Christmas Market

Sunday, 7 December 2025
A small traditional market perfect for local crafts, treats and a welcoming village atmosphere.

Villeneuve (Aveyron) Christmas Market

Sunday, 30 November 2025 – 9:30 to 18:30

Set in the centre of the village, this charming market includes chalets, a carousel, festive stalls and plenty of local flavours.
A favourite moment is Santa descending from the church and throwing sweets to the children — a delightfully local tradition. You even have photos and videos from past years.

More information:
https://www.sainte-croix-aveyron.fr/fiche/agenda/marche-de-noel-a-villeneuve-villeneuve_TFO12301-FMA-20241031143649337/

Morzine & Les Gets Christmas Markets

Throughout December

These mountain villages offer smaller, cosy Christmas markets in chalet-style stalls. They may not be large, but the combination of local crafts, warm drinks, twinkling lights and snowy mountain scenery creates a magical Alpine experience — ideal to pair with skiing or winter walks.

Narbonne Christmas Festivities

29 November 2025 → 4 January 2026

Narbonne transforms into a festive playground with a fairground, sound-and-light shows, ice rink, Santa’s letterbox, Santa photo opportunities, a unicorn carousel and lively mascot parades.
A wonderful destination for families.

More information:
https://www.narbonne.fr/feeries-noel-0

Montpellier Christmas Market – “Montpellier Fête Noël”

28 November 2025 at 10:30 → 31 December 2025 at 18:00

One of the region’s largest and most atmospheric Christmas events, featuring around 100 local artisans and producers. Visitors can enjoy regional food, sweets, oysters, mulled wine, handmade gifts, jewellery, toys and decorations.
Families will appreciate children’s workshops, Santa’s letterbox and photos with Santa.
The historic centre is beautifully decorated with warm lights, artistic parades and a large Christmas tree on Place de la Comédie.

More information:
https://www.montpellier-tourisme.fr/decouvrir/festive/les-evenements-incontournables-a-montpellier/montpellier-fete-noel/

Nîmes Christmas Festivities

28 November 2025 → 4 January 2026

Nîmes offers a magical atmosphere with monumental projections on iconic buildings, gourmet chalets on the Esplanade, festive parades, performances and Christmas attractions throughout the historic centre (Écusson).

More information:
https://www.nimes.fr/que-faire-a-nimes/evenements/festivites-de-noel

Avignon Christmas Market

28 November → 28 December 2025
Place Saint-Jean le Vieux

A traditional Provençal Christmas market filled with wooden chalets selling regional products, gastronomic specialties, toys, textiles, decorations and artisan crafts — all set within Avignon’s charming historic quarter.

More information:
https://avignon-tourisme.com/offres/marche-de-noel-des-commercants-avignon-fr-5191837/

Arles Christmas Market

5 December → 24 December 2025
Place de la République

Arles hosts around 20 chalets offering fashion, crafts, home décor, gourmet products and more. The market brings a warm, festive Provençal atmosphere to the elegant Place de la République.

More information:
https://www.thegoodarles.com/good-time-agenda-sorties-et-evenements-pays-d-arles/marche-noel-place-republique-arles/