Christmas Markets 2025
1st December 2025 - 11th January 2026
Christmas is Coming
Yes, it’s getting towards that time of year again and whether you’re Crimbo crazy or suitably Scrooge, a nice cup of vin chaud never goes amiss!
Plus, supporting local businesses is just as important as ever!
Dates are dependent on weather and other variables so please do double check with local mairies or Offices de tourisme a few days before – our info is only as good as the people who sentd it!
If you know of any other Christmas markets in the region, drop us an email and we’ll add it to the list.
BONNES FETES!
December
Friday 5th – Sunday 7th
Palau del Vidre
Saillagouse
Sorède
Saturday 6th
Art Sant Roch, Céret
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th
Domaine Cadène, Perpignan
Sunday 7th
Port Vendres
Saturday 13th
Saint André
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th
Cerbère
Sunday 14th
Bages
Laroque des Albères
Saint Génis des Fontaines
Villages de Noël
Perpignan, 29th Nov – 4th Jan
Don’t miss the grand opening on 29th Nov with concerts from 7.30pm and fireworks from 9pm. All this to celebrate the historic Quai Vauban’s complete Christmas make-over with twinkling lights, a giant ferris wheel and of course, the quaint Christmas market.
The traditional wooden chalets sell a range of festive and artisan products including hot wine and churros. Why not tie it in with a visit to les Halles?
There’s also a fun fair in Place Catalogne (in front of the old Fnac building), donkey rides in Place Gambetta, Christmas chalets in Place de la République and various festive entertainment through the other squares and streets.
Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.
Céret, 20th Dec – 4th Jan
Enjoy festive entertainment under the grand illuminations of the town’s Christmas tree and at the Christmas chalets. Don’t miss the Festa de la Llum (light festival) on the 13th. Stock up on your Christmas foie gras (and other tasty morsels) on the 21st. The free fair rides will be open from 20th December and kids can also watch Santa’s sleigh parade… contact the Office de Tousime for details.
Cerbère, 20th Dec – 4th Jan
Kick starting the festivities with fireworks on the 20th, Cerbère will then offer animations, games, the Tio de Nadal, Christmas parades and more!
Collioure, 19th Dec – 4th Jan
The picturesque town of Collioure’s shops will illuminate their window displays throughout the whole of December. Then from 16th Decemember, the Village de Noël opens on the Esplanade de Faubourg, with tasty treats, parades and entertainment as well as the fair at place Leclerc for festive fun right through until 2025.
Find out more here.
Port Vendres, 20th – 31st Dec
Open every day from 3pm, the chalets of the festive village offer gourmet treats, entertainment for all, concerts,
shows and more. A warm atmosphere to enjoy with family or friends.
2024 villages de Noël (TBC for 2025)
Christmas trees, snow-topped chalets, great food and drink… the region boasts some truly magical Christmas villages. Whether you’re shopping, tasting or visiting Santa, the villages de Noël are the perfect idea for some festive family fun.[/vc_column_text] Alénya, 6th – 8th Dec 3 days of Christmas festivities including carols, fanfares, theatre performances, discos… and all in the presence of the big man himself! Argelès sur Mer, from 18th Dec Another wonderful Christmas village bursting with toys, clothes, jewellery, food and drink. Meet Santa and enjoy plenty of Christmas shows and spectacles for the whole family, including giant inflatables, an ice skating rink and pony rides. Every day from 3pm to 11pm, with kids’ activities until 7pm. Note, the village will close early on the 24th but the celebrations continue through into the new year. Banyuls sur Mer, 21st Dec – 5th Jan Enjoy the festive atmosphere at the creators’ chalets, with tasty local food and drink plus musical entertainment, tombola, competitions, parades, ice rink and more. Canet en Roussillon, from 6th Dec Check out the festive entertainment and traditional wooden chalets at the beach of Canet en Roussillon every day. Concerts, performance art, ice sculpting, music, games, and of course beautiful artisan gifts and produce. Don’t miss the NYE festivities with cabaret and fireworks. Espira de l’Agly, 7th – 8th Dec Head to the Ferme des Myrs to discover the elves’ marquee, workshops & entertainment, food, drink, music and merry making! Le Barcarès, 23rd Nov – 5th Jan (Possibly cancelled this year due to various commune shenanigans) One of the biggest, brightest and most festive villages de Noël in the south of France! Held in the vast Jardins du Lydia from late November through to mid-January, the market welcomes over 1.5 million visitors! Shows, parades, entertainment, it’s a sure-fire spectacle but be warned, over 5s have to pay to get in (5€). Find out more here. Le Soler, 6th – 23rd Dec Chalets, entertainment, concerts, spectacles, food and drink… Saint Cyprien, from 20th Dec Head to St Cyp for the promenade de Noël, with wooden chalets, hot wine, workshops, fair rides, live music, and plenty of festive cheer. Don’t miss the grand firework display to mark opening night at 9pm on Friday 20th. Saint Estève, 7th – 8th Dec Parades, escape games, concerts, competitions, food and drink…. Sorède, 6th – 8th Dec The first ever Village de Noël in Sorède will open this year, with artisan market, concerts, games and more.
Torreilles, from 13th Dec
Wander through the winter wonderland in Torreilles. Open everyday from 11am to midnight with gift ideas, food and drink. Don’t miss the special Christmas spectacles… contact the Office de Tourisme for details.