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Experience the magic of Christmas 2025 in Vallauris Golfe-Juan

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With its Christmas pottery market, enchanting illuminations, children’s activities, creative workshops, concerts and social events, Vallauris Golfe-Juan is inviting you to enjoy a bright, friendly month of December that’s all about the magic of the festive season.
In a friendly atmosphere, between the land of artists and the seaside, the two hearts of the town are decked out in colour, music and lights to celebrate Christmas in style.

Christmas illuminations

The festive season kicks off this year with two eagerly-awaited highlights.

Launch of the illuminations in Vallauris
Thursday 5 December 2025 at 6pm in front of the Church of Sainte-Anne Saint-Martin.
The town will be illuminated with music and light to open the Christmas season. It’s a warm, symbolic moment for the whole family, and marks the start of the festivities in the historic centre.

Launch of the illuminations in Golfe-Juan
Friday 6 December from 5.30pm in Square Nabonnand
As soon as night falls, it’s Golfe-Juan’s turn to sparkle. The launch will be followed by a return to the lanterns at 6.00pm, a gentle, poetic walk that brings families together for a moment of suspended animation.

Christmas on board – Illumination competition
From 5 December to 2 January
Golfe-Juan is organising its “Christmas on Board” competition to reward the most beautiful illuminations. Facades will be vying with each other to illuminate the port and its neighbourhoods in a magical atmosphere.

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    A festive Christmas in Vallauris Golfe-Juan

    Christmas concert by the Comité de la saint sauveur – Friday 6 December 2025
    With Liliane Baldet Simon (singer), Christian Prodel (bagpipes and guitar), Jean-Marc Suardini (harmonica), the Voix Do Ré choir, the galoubet tambourine players, the gazoux and dance groups of the Comité de la Saint-Sauveur at 4.30pm in the Cinémonde hall.
    Location: Salle Cinémonde, Vallauris, from 4.30pm.

    Christmas Potter’s Market in Vallauris – Saturday 14 December 2025
    A not-to-be-missed event for lovers of ceramics and crafts.
    Tableware, decorations, jewellery, artistic pieces… ceramics in all its forms. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover local talent and give original, authentic gifts for the festive season.
    Organised in partnership with A.V.E. C
    Location: Place de la Libération, Vallauris – 9.30am to 6pm – free admission

    Christmas Market in Golfe-Juan – Friday 20 December 2025
    The magic of Christmas comes to Golfe-Juan for a festive and convivial day. Art, arts and crafts, gifts, food stalls, music and festive atmosphere, workshops for children.
    Location: Golfe-Juan town centre – 9am to 5pm – free admission

    Christmas activities for children in Vallauris Golfe-Juan

    Activities in Vallauris – Saturday 14 December 2025 from 10am to 12.30pm & 2pm to 4.30pm

    On the programme: bouncy castles, creative workshops, face painting, photobooth area, small farm, pony rides, Father Christmas parade.

    The day will also be punctuated by shows and demonstrations of dancing and singing by local associations, for an artistic and festive programme.

    Christmas entertainment in Golfe-Juan – Saturday 21 December
    Venues: avenues du Midi, de la Gare, de Verdun

    On the programme: creative workshops, face painting, photobooth, pony ride, small farm, magical parade of the Princesses of Christmas.

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