St. Tropez 🎄 Christmas Market & Events

While Saint-Tropez largely closes down over the winter, the Christmas festivities are the one exception, where the city comes alive again for the month of December.

Important note about this Christmas guide: Please make sure to double-check the official 2022 holiday itinerary and verify with the local tourism office or venue before going to an event. Make sure to also check our complete guide to spending your Christmas season holidays on the French Riviera.

Want to know what to see in Saint-Tropez this Christmas? You’ve come to the right place! Check out our complete guide to the Christmas holidays in St Tropez:

St. Tropez Christmas Market

The Saint-Tropez hosts a small Christmas market, which will give you ideas for gifts and where you can collect other specialties, delicacies, and crafts for the season. Wander amongst the gourmet chalets and see the sale of santons (figurines) of ‘l’Association Passions Traditions’. Tempt yourself with the appetizers and Christmas treats of pancakes, waffles, chocolates, and mulled wine.

Location: Place des Lices
Timing and surrounding events: Check the official schedule, which should be updated regularly by the tourism board, as there may be last-minute changes.

Skating Rink ⛸️

Put on your skates and have fun on the open-air 720m² outdoor rink (in an eco-friendly synthetic). A great place to share a good time with family or between friends. €2 for the skate rental.

Location: Place des Lices
Timing and surrounding events: Check the official schedule, which should be updated regularly by the tourism board, as there may be last-minute changes.

Telethon Day

A main focus of the celebration in Saint-Tropez is the entertainment-focused Telethon. There are sporting challenges, giant barbecues, and garage sales that everyone can take part in.

Location: Place de Lices
Timing and surrounding events: Check the official schedule, which should be updated regularly by the tourism board, as there may be last-minute changes.

Kids Activities 🎅🏼

Santa Claus will arrive by sea on-board the Tartan ship. Follow his sled to the Place de la Garonne, a magical moment not to be missed. When Santa arrives, he will distribute gifts and sweets to the waiting children.

Location: Quai Suffren
Timing: December 24, starting at 6:30pm

Kids (age 7 and older) can enjoy the climbing wall; children can make progress in stages on a secure 8-meter wall.

Location: Place des Lices
Timing and surrounding events: Check the official schedule, which should be updated regularly by the tourism board, as there may be last-minute changes.

Carriage Rides 🐴

Horse-drawn carriage rides around town.

Location: Departing from Quai Suffren
Timing and surrounding events: Check the official schedule, which should be updated regularly by the tourism board, as there may be last-minute changes.

Nativity Decorations

During the months of December and January, you can see the Nativity scenes on the Crèche Provençale exhibit at Chapelle de la Miséricorde . Come and admire the meticulous work with attention to detail by volunteers of the association that highlights the scenes of Provençal life in a very realistic manner.