Christmas on the French Riviera: All the Events of These Days
Villeneuve Loubet
Monday, December 23, 2024
Visite de la Crèche de Noël at 10:00 at the Eglise St Marc (Haut village): Visit to the traditional Nativity scene.
Balade Noël Provençal à la lanterne at 17:30 in the Provencal Village: Night walk with lanterns through the picturesque village.
From December 27, 2024, to January 5, 2025
Cirque Michto at 15:30, excluding Tuesdays, at Parking des Plans: A circus for the whole family with breathtaking shows.
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Visite des Rois à la forteresse médiévale at 10:00 and 14:00 at the Haut Village: An opportunity to discover the story of the Three Kings in the impressive medieval fortress.
Villefranche sur Mer
Friday, December 20, 2024, from 19:00 to 21:00
Choir Concert at the Église Saint-Michel.
Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 16:00 to 21:00
Trail Urbain Nocturne – La Mounta Cala celebrates its 20th anniversary. A walking route through the charming streets of Villefranche-sur-Mer, to discover the town by moonlight. The historic Gare Maritime will be available for warmth from the winter cold.
Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 20:00 to 23:00
NOSTALGIE “Génération 80” Evening. After the Mounta Cala Trail, 80’s music and dancing at the Citadelle, with a 3-hour DJ set from DJAZ of Radio Nostalgie.
Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 11:00
Bain de Noël at the Plage des Marinières.
Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 15:30 to 19:00
Noël au Quartier Saint-Michel, with the Christmas tree decoration, Mass at Chapelle Saint-Grat, and the torch-lit procession.
Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 15:30
Activities at École Saint-Michel.
Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 16:00
Children’s Show “Le Noël de Lutinette” at the Auditorium de La Citadelle.
Mougins
Friday, December 20, 2024
Christmas Happy Hour – 16:00-19:00
Tournamy merchants and the town offer a “Christmas Happy Hour” with tastings, cartomancy, massages, temporary tattoos, lounge music, and blind tests.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Arrival of Santa Claus in 2CV – 10:00-18:00
Santa’s 2CV will visit Mougins’ shopping districts to meet both young and old, distributing cones of sweets for all.
Nice
Christmas at Phoenix Park – Saturday, December 21, 2024
From 10:00 to 16:00, the park will host “Adam’s Christmas” with inflatables, entertainment, and a visit from Santa. Entry will be free. From December 21 to 24, the park will offer other activities with workshops and stalls, with entry at regular park rates.
Christmas Village will be open until January 1, 2025, in the Albert 1er Gardens, Jean-Médecin Quarter.
Events in Nice Neighborhoods:
Collines Niçoises: Saturday, December 21, from 10:30 to 16:30, at 36 Avenue de la Bornala.
Cannes
Until December 23, 2024
The competition for the most beautiful Christmas shop windows of Cannes, now in its second edition, offers several prizes.
Until January 5, 2025
Marché de Noël: from 11:00 to 21:00 (Friday and Saturday until 22:00), Allées de la Liberté and Corso Félix Faure.
Patinoire de Cannes: from 10:00 to 21:00 (Friday and Saturday until 22:00), Allées de la Liberté.
Fête foraine: from 16:00 to 21:00 (Friday to Sunday until 23:00), Esplanade Pantiero.
Le chalet du Père Noël: from 14:30 to 18:30, Allées de la Liberté.
From December 5 to 26, 2024
Les Jeudis musicaux du village de Noël: every Thursday at 18:30, Allées de la Liberté.
From December 20 to 24, 2024
L’Atelier gourmand du Père Noël: at Cannes-La Bocca, Avenue Pierre Sémard.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Après-midi festif à Cannes-La Bocca: from 15:00 to 19:00, Place du Marché – Paul Roubaud, Cannes-La Bocca.
Monday, December 23, 2024
La Parade de Noël: from 17:30 to 19:00. Route: Cours Félix Faure, rue Venizelos, rue Buttura, rue Louis Ardisson, rue Maréchal Foch, rue Hoche, rue Venizelos, rue Maréchal Joffre, Allées de la Liberté.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
New Year’s Eve Fireworks: at midnight, with the theme “Dolce Vita,” in the Bay of Cannes.
Monaco
“Pain d’épices et gourmandises”: The 2024 Christmas Village of the Principality of Monaco until January 5, 2025, on Quai Albert I.
Christmas Carols: December 21, 22, 24, and 25, from 13:00 to 16:30.
Christmas Mapping Show: a burst of colors and imagination projected on the Casino facade every hour, from 18:00 to 22:00, every Friday and Saturday from December 6. During school holidays (December 21 to January 5), the show will be daily.
Santa Claus in Monte Carlo: from December 21 to 25, from 13:00 to 16:30, meet Santa Claus in the Resort square and spaces.
New Year’s Eve Party: DJ set by Luca Onere and Jo Paciello on December 31, from 22:30 to 01:30, with a spectacular light show for the countdown.
Saint Paul de Vence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
“Menace sur Noël”: A mysterious thriller unfolding in the streets and squares of the village.
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Truffle Market in Place de Gaulle: With truffle producers from the Alpes-Maritimes and a large market of local products to enrich your holiday meals.
Friday, December 27, 2024 and Friday, January 3, 2025, at 17:00
Guided Lantern Tours: Departing from the Tourist Office, 2 rue Grande.
From December 21, 2024, to January 4, 2025
Treasure Hunt Suivez les étoiles: Pick up a booklet at the Tourist Office and join this fun challenge through the village streets.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024, Collegiate Church
At 23:30: Procession, Midnight Mass, and sharing of 13 traditional sweets.
Friday, December 21 and 28, 2024, and January 2 and 3, 2025
Musical and Magical Walks through the village: Accordionist, singer, magic shows, and balloon sculptures.
Saint-Raphaël
Arrival of Santa Claus
Monday, December 23, from 18:00 – Beaurivage parking.
A one and a half-hour parade with Santa and his merry companions through the streets of the town, followed by a magnificent fireworks display at 19:00.
New Year’s Eve in Saint-Raphaël
Tuesday, December 31, from 18:00 – Jardin Bonaparte.
A festive event to welcome 2025 with music and joy. Starting at 18:30, a DJ will fire up the atmosphere with a music mix, followed by fireworks at 19:30.
Biot
From December 20 to 30
Le grand marché de Noël – Biot Village.
From December 21 to 29
Salles d’exposition Hedberg-Torun – Le Festival de cuisine.
Thursday, December 26, from 18:30
Place de Gaulle – Soirée apéro-DJ Moon Boots®.
Monday, December 30, from 18:30
Place de Gaulle – Soirée “En attendant Sylvestre”.
New for 2024:
Place Gourmande:
From December 20 to 30, Place de Gaulle becomes the “gastronomy square” with four fully organic restaurants offering culinary specialties under a light dome. Open daily from 11:00, closed Wednesday, December 25.
Parades:
From December 21 to 29, groups performing in Biot for the first time bring magical moments of Christmas.
- Parade “La bulle de Neige” (UK) – Saturday, December 21 at 17:15 and 18:30.
- Parade “Nolkita” (France) – Sunday, December 22 at 17:15 and 18:30.
- Parade “Gandia, la légende de la femme cygne” (France) – Monday, December 23 at 17:15 and 18:30.
- Parade “Fleur” (Italy) – Friday, December 27 at 17:15 and 18:30.
- Parade “Entre les nuages” (Italy) – Saturday, December 28 at 17:15 and 18:30.
- Parade “Tchouk tchouk le train de Noël” (France) – Sunday, December 29 at 17:15 and 18:30.
Sledding Track:
In Place des Arcades, children can have fun sliding on the sledding track.
Opening hours: Saturday, December 21, Sunday, December 22, Monday, December 23, Thursday, December 26, Friday, December 27, Saturday, December 28, Sunday, December 29, and Monday, December 30 from 11:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 18:30.
Santa’s Visit – Biot Village:
From December 21 to 24, Santa will stop in Biot before his long night of gift-giving.
Hours: Saturday, December 21, Sunday, December 22, Monday, December 23 from 15:00 to 18:30.
Tuesday, December 24 from 11:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 15:30.
Donkey Rides – Place de l’Eglise:
For children, a unique opportunity to discover the village on donkeyback.
Hours: Saturday, December 21, Sunday, December 22, Monday, December 23, Thursday, December 26, Friday, December 27, Saturday, December 28, Sunday, December 29, and Monday, December 30 from 14:30 to 17:30.
Tuesday, December 24 from 11:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 15:30.
Antibes
Until January 5, 2025 – Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs
Gourmet chalets, artisanal goods, train rides, wooden games, Ferris wheel, music entertainment, and street art color the market.
Juan-les-Pins – until January 5, 2025
Inaugural Parade in front of the ice rink, Friday, December 13 at 17:00, followed by a speech from the mayor and a skating show at 18:00.
Square Jacques Leoneti – Ice Rink – until January 5, 2025
Opening hours: Until December 20, from 9:30 to 20:00 (until 21:00 Friday and Saturday). During school holidays, from December 21 to January 5: 10:00 to 21:00 (until 22:00 Friday and Saturday).
Juan-les-Pins Christmas Market – until January 5, 2025
A magical setting, village lights, traditional wooden chalets.
