Christmas in Biot: The Rich Program of Events for December 2024

Until December 30, 2024, the magic of Christmas fills Biot, the Glass City, with a rich calendar of events. The streets light up with festive illuminations, the facades are adorned with Christmas decorations, and the town is filled with enchanted parades, delicious animations, and the traditional Christmas market with picturesque chalets.

Don’t miss the snow blanketing the Village, the sledding track in Place des Arcades, the culinary festival, and even Santa Claus himself!

New for the 2024 edition:
A fairy-tale walk through the decorated facades, Place de Gaulle transforming into the Place des Gourmandises, an aperitif evening with DJ Moon Boots, and the Christmas sweater contest.

Program of Events for the 2024 Holidays:

Throughout the holiday period

• Biot Village – Christmas Lights

Friday, December 13, 5:00 PM

• Esplanade Saint-Philippe, 200 avenue Roumanille – Fête de la Sainte-Lucie

December 20–30

• The Grand Christmas Market – Biot Village

December 21–29

• Salles d’exposition Hedberg-Torun – The Culinary Festival

Thursday, December 26, from 6:30 PM

• Place de Gaulle – Soirée Apéro-DJ Moon Boots®

Monday, December 30, from 6:30 PM

• Place de Gaulle – Soirée “En attendant Sylvestre”

New Features of 2024:

The Facade Walk:
Biot dresses in lights while awaiting Christmas. This year’s novelty, four fully decorated and illuminated themed facades invite you to take an enchanted walk through the heart of the old village: “The Giant Gift,” “The Delicious House,” “The Enchanted Forest,” and “The Fir Tree Facade.”

The Gourmet Square:
From December 20–30, Place de Gaulle transforms into the “Square of Gastronomy” with four “all-organic” restaurants offering specialties under a dome of light. Open every day from 11:00 AM, closed Wednesday, December 25.

Must-See Events:

Les Volets de Noël:
A Biot tradition! The streets of the village turn into a giant Advent calendar, with the shutters opening day by day to create an outdoor exhibition.

The Parades:
From December 21–29, the city invites various groups to present magical Christmas moments that have never been seen in Biot.

• Parade “La bulle de Neige” (UK) – Saturday, December 21 at 5:15 PM and 6:30 PM
• Parade “Nolkita” (France) – Sunday, December 22 at 5:15 PM and 6:30 PM
• Parade “Gandia, la légende de la femme cygne” (France) – Monday, December 23 at 5:15 PM and 6:30 PM
• Parade “Fleur” (Italy) – Friday, December 27 at 5:15 PM and 6:30 PM
• Parade “Entre les nuages” (Italy) – Saturday, December 28 at 5:15 PM and 6:30 PM
• Parade “Tchouk tchouk le train de Noël” (France) – Sunday, December 29 at 5:15 PM and 6:30 PM

The Sledding Track:
In Place des Arcades, children can race down the track and enjoy thrilling sensations.
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 AM to 12:30 PM and from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Tuesday, December 24 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.
Closed Wednesday, December 25.

Santa Claus Visit – Biot Village:
From December 21–24, Santa Claus makes a stop in Biot before his big gift delivery night.
Hours: Saturday, December 21, Sunday, December 22, and Monday, December 23 from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Tuesday, December 24 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.

Donkey Rides – Place de l’Eglise:
For children, a unique opportunity to explore 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 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Tuesday, December 24 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.
Closed Wednesday, December 25.

Large Wooden Games – Rue du Portugon:
Japanese billiards, table hockey, balance games, and many other attractions.
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 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Tuesday, December 24 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.
Closed Wednesday, December 25.