34 chalets are installed on the Paul-Riquet alleys, in Béziers. – Diane Petitmangin
Between now and December 24, many Christmas markets will be flourishing in the Béziers region… Artisans, creators, entertainment… Our selection of events not to be missed to stock up on original gifts to put under the tree.
The Allées market in Béziers
The Christmas spirit takes over the city center of Béziers, until January 5, at the Allées market. The opportunity to stroll, with a mulled wine, among the stands to delight your taste buds and eyes. Gourmet and local products, original creations by artisans… Whether it's for a stroll or to fill your sack, the market welcomes 34 chalets every day from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and until 10:30 p.m. on weekends. Not to be missed: the parade of luminous lanterns, on December 26, at 6 p.m. on the Allées, as well as the concerts every Friday and Saturday.
The magic of Christmas in Pézenas
Several highlights punctuate the city of Molière for this Christmas 2024, whose streets are illuminated and animated by Christmas chalets which offer enchanted scenes on the Place des États du Languedoc and in the Cour d’honneur of the town hall. On December 7, a flavor fair, with artisanal and local products, is organized by the association of traders of rue Conti. And the Christmas market will take place on December 15, in the city center, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Other events that day, rue Conti: Christmas madness, with ugly sweater contests and funny hairstyles, parade of Venetian costumes and Christmas characters.
In Vias, elf workshops and roller dance evening
In addition to the traditional Christmas market of local artisans and producers held every day until January 4, on the Place du 11 Novembre, Vias offers a multitude of free activities. Such as the elf workshops, which offer creative workshops for children, such as making candlesticks, Christmas trees, or creating greeting cards, from December 14 to 27, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Another expected event: Roller Dance evenings, every day, to dance to festive tunes around themes such as “Retro” and “Christmas”.
In Agde, in Occitan mode with the Calandreta d’Agtenca
For its 2nd edition, the bilingual French-Occitan, associative and secular school, La Calandreta d’Agtenca, is setting up its Christmas market in the heart of the Moulin des Évêques, in Agde, on Saturday, December 7, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Around forty local artisans, creators and producers will be present in a festive and friendly atmosphere, indoors, to stay warm, whatever the weather. The market will be enlivened by horse-drawn carriage rides, creative workshops for children, a choir and a show.
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Like every year, the Nabucho collective is organizing its Christmas market in the Barnabu associative café, 2 place Saint Cyr in Béziers, on Friday, December 13 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The special feature of this market ? It is the creative members who exhibit their artisanal creations, at low prices. Ceramics, watercolors, stained glass, jewelry, driftwood lamps, mosaic objects, notebooks… The opportunity to find original and eco-responsible objects to put under the tree.
In Saint-Pons, Santa Claus arrives by helicopter
In Saint-Pons-de-Thomières, the festivities begin on Saturday, December 7 with, among other things, various events, including at 6:30 p.m., a fireworks display with tastings around braziers in the town hall square. The Christmas market is held on Sunday, December 8 in the heart of the village, starting at 9 a.m. Possibility to visit the animated nativity scene with free access to the old school as well as the Doigts de Fées exhibition.
Three days of celebration in Bédarieux
The city centre is transformed into a real Christmas village from 13 to 15 December, with wooden chalets and numerous activities on Rue de la République. Treats, unusual objects and gift ideas will be on offer. The Christmas market will open on Friday 13 December at 6:30 pm. Opening hours: Friday from 2 pm to 9 pm; Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm; Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.
More ideas for walks, elsewhere…
Alignan-du-Vent: Town Hall Square, December 8, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Boujan-sur-Libron: Anne Castelbon Park, December 14, from 10 a.m. to midnight Corneilhan: at the Emile and Rose estate, December 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lignan-sur-Orb: on Ingarrigues Avenue, on December 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sauvian: market square, from December 13 at 7 p.m. to December 15 at 1 p.m. Servian: in the village center, on December 7, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Valras-Plage: à the senior residence, opposite the gaming casino, on December 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 5 p.m. Valros: municipal hall, route de Montblanc, December 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 5 p.m. Faugères : market Christmas celebration for the AOC Faugères winegrowers, from 10 a.m. 7pm, December 15th, at the Grands Vins du Terroir. Portiragnes: market from 9am and Christmas party from 2pm, December 15th, on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville and the Jean-Ferrat hall. Marseillan: market AMEA's artisanal Christmas market, from Friday, December 6, from 3 p.m. to Saturday, December 7, until 7 p.m., at the Paul-Arnaud municipal hall, avenue Victor-Hugo. La Liquière (Cabrerolles): from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Salle des Rencontres, on December 7. Nissan: from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 December, magical weekend organized by Récré’Actions at the Galabru hall, on the 6th from 6:30 p.m., on the 7th from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., on the 8th from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.