Avignon
Nativity scenes ("Crèches") and Santon figurines of Provence
From Friday 27 to Monday 30 December 2024 at 2.30 pm.
Event in Avignon :
Discover Christmas traditions in Provence through the nativity scenes and figurines on display in various spots in the historic centre.
Christmas in Provence is the time of santon figurines on display in fairs and exhibitions: made of clay, wood or wax, these colourful little people come to life before the enthralled gaze of old and young alike.
Each nativity scene tells the story of Provence, a hamlet, a beloved village or an invented tale of the ideal Provençal village: a bridge here, a flock of sheep there, a mill, a town hall, the Nativity stable: a whole setting takes shape.
Discover the magic of Avignon's nativity scenes with a specialist guide.
The tour includes: the churches of Les Célestins, St Didier- St Pierre - St Agricol – the ND des Doms metropolitan basilica (visible from 25 December).
Length: 2 hr - 20 people maximum.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
You are recommended to wear a mask (not provided).
The tour takes place outdoors and indoors.
The size of the rooms visited allows social distancing between the participants.
Each nativity scene tells the story of Provence, a hamlet, a beloved village or an invented tale of the ideal Provençal village: a bridge here, a flock of sheep there, a mill, a town hall, the Nativity stable: a whole setting takes shape.
Discover the magic of Avignon's nativity scenes with a specialist guide.
The tour includes: the churches of Les Célestins, St Didier- St Pierre - St Agricol – the ND des Doms metropolitan basilica (visible from 25 December).
Length: 2 hr - 20 people maximum.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
You are recommended to wear a mask (not provided).
The tour takes place outdoors and indoors.
The size of the rooms visited allows social distancing between the participants.
Dates and times
From Friday 27 to Monday 30 December 2024 at 2.30 pm.
Languages spoken
- French
Prices
Free entry for children < 8 years, press.
Contact
Départ : Office de tourismeDépart : Office de tourisme - 41 cours Jean Jaurès
84000 Avignon
Tel :
View number
04 32 74 32 74
E-Mail : officetourisme@avignon-tourisme.com
Website : http://www.avignon-tourisme.com
E-Mail : officetourisme@avignon-tourisme.com
Website : http://www.avignon-tourisme.com