Christmas in Saint-Raphaël

SAINT-RAPHAËL SPARKLES FOR CHRISTMAS!

From December 7, Saint-Raphaël will be decked out in its finest Christmas lights. The town will be hosting a host of events, including a garden of lights, fireworks, a giant Christmas tree, a Provencal crib, an illuminated Basilica, enchanted parades and gourmet markets.

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RENDEZ-VOUS ON DECEMBER 7

The inauguration of the festive season is a not-to-be-missed event for hundreds of Raphaël residents, who come together every year in a festive spirit.

On Saturday, December 7, starting at 6:00 p.m., a route starting at the Centre Culturel will take passers-by through the illuminated streets, accompanied by 44 costumed artists.

A parade will delight the public to the strains of Christmas music: for 1h30, stilt-walkers, dancers, jugglers and giant stuffed animals will enchant the town center. On the way, stop off to admire the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Victoire, sublimated by a spellbinding sound and light show, or the Jardin Bonaparte, illuminated especially for the occasion.

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A GARDEN OF LIGHTS OPEN UNTIL 9:00 PM

Once again this year, the Jardin Bonaparte will be transformed into a place of sparkling lights, immersing its many visitors in the magic of Christmas.

To make the most of this symphony of light and glittering installations, the Jardin Bonaparte will be open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, from December 7 to January 5.

A not-to-be-missed stop on your tour of the city center and all its attractions!

SYMPHONY OF LIGHT ON THE BASILICA

In Saint-Raphaël, the magic of Christmas is brought to life every year with a not-to-be-missed event: the light projections on the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Victoire. From December 7 to January 5, this enchanting spectacle illuminates the festive season, offering visitors an unforgettable moment to celebrate Christmas and the New Year in a magical atmosphere.

As soon as night falls, Saint-Raphaël’s emblematic monument comes to life with sumptuous light displays. These projections, a blend of poetry and enchantment, highlight the basilica’s remarkable architecture while immersing the public in the festive spirit. Twinkling lights and Christmas-inspired scenes warm hearts and fill young and old with wonder.

Whether you’re with family, friends or just passing through for the festive season, this event is an invitation to contemplate and dream. The magic is in full effect, providing the ideal setting to celebrate the end of the year and welcome in the New Year under a sky full of lights.

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CHALETS WITH A THOUSAND AND ONE GOURMET FLAVORS

From December 7 to January 5, the seaside will be filled with the delicious fragrance of traditional Christmas chalets. More than 30 stands will take you on a gourmet and magical journey to the heart of winter.

From culinary specialties to handcrafted gift ideas, you’ll find everything you need to spoil yourself and your loved ones this Christmas!

A gourmet market awaits you on the Place Coullet, where you can discover local products with comforting flavors.

Come and visit us every day on the seafront, Place Coullet and Esplanade Delayen, at the foot of the Ferris wheel, where a monumental chalet will be selling a wide range of sweet and savoury treats.

A LARGER-THAN-LIFE PROVENCAL NATIVITY SCENE

Highlighting Saint-Raphaël’s cultural and historical heritage, this meticulously staged nativity scene is one of the town’s star attractions, located at the Centre Culturel.

Join us at the Centre Culturel on December 6, from 6.30pm, to discover this perfect representation of a small Provencal village, with its landscapes, facilities and colorful inhabitants.

This work, with its hundreds of santons and thousands of details, is a window on the world, taking visitors on a journey to the Camargue, Seville, the heart of ancient Rome and even to the edge of the desert.

An art form that delights young and old alike, passing on to younger generations the infinite richness of traditional craftsmanship.

FIREWORKS ON THE 31ST: WELCOME 2025 WITH JOY AND MUSIC

December also rhymes with New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Eve. To celebrate the arrival of the year 2025 in style, an evening of joy and sharing awaits you at the Jardin Bonaparte on Tuesday December 31.

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