{"id":1099,"date":"2025-12-01T17:42:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T17:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/?p=1099"},"modified":"2025-12-01T17:42:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T17:42:50","slug":"whats-on-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/whats-on-december-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s On December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p>The holiday spirit has descended on the French Riviera along with much chillier weather. December is a great month to spend here especially after dark when the lights go on.\u00a0 All the towns along the French Riviera have Christmas markets ranging from intimate and local in the villages to splashy and glittering in the bigger towns.<\/p>\n<p>Check out Nice&#8217;s Christmas decorations from the brilliantly illuminated Coul\u00e9e Verte to the Christmas Village and the Promenade des Anglais.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Holiday decorations in Nice #christmas #xmas #merrychristmas\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9Z6yCtzpG-s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>For a complete list of towns and their displays, click <a href=\"https:\/\/recreanice.fr\/noel-06-animations-marche-festivites-sorties\">here. <\/a>Don&#8217;t miss the traditional <em>bain de noel<\/em> in towns along the coast where locals don Santa caps and plunge into the sea. It&#8217;s fun and you can easily join in.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the highlights along with other events in December:<\/p>\n<h2>Nice<\/h2>\n<h3>Christmas Village and Market<\/h3>\n<h4>Jardin Albert 1er November 28-January 4<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1100 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/grande-roue.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"626\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/grande-roue.jpg 600w, https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/grande-roue-288x300.jpg 288w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/626;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In Nice, head to the Jardin Albert 1er for he Christmas Village and market\u00a0 along with the gigantic Ferris Wheel. There&#8217;s a regular schedule of concerts and dances to keep the ambiance lively and of course there are plenty of food stalls. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.fr\/fr\/actualites\/noel-a-nice\">here<\/a> for the full schedule.<\/p>\n<h3>Fete Foraine Luna Park<\/h3>\n<h4>Palais des Expositions December 5&#8211;January 4<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1102 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lunapark.jpg\" alt=\"Luna Park\" width=\"450\" height=\"241\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lunapark.jpg 450w, https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lunapark-300x161.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/241;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Got kids? Here&#8217;s where to take them over the holidays. Lunapark is an indoor amusement park <span dir=\"auto\">with more than 130\u00a0<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">stalls including food stalls, duck fishing, shooting galleries, and video games. Not enough? Take the tykes on the more than 24 thrill rides (adults will have fun too). More <a href=\"https:\/\/recreanice.fr\/luna-park-nice-fete-foraine-maneges-attractions\">here<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Bain de Noel<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1101 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bain-de-noel.jpg\" alt=\"bain-de-Noel, Nice\" width=\"600\" height=\"635\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bain-de-noel.jpg 600w, https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bain-de-noel-283x300.jpg 283w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/635;\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>December 21, Ruhl Plage 10am<\/h4>\n<p>Even those not ready to brave the 15\u00b0C water, can cheer on the hardier souls and enjoy the holiday ambiance animated by\u00a0 an MC. Get there at 10am to enjoy the parade of <em>pointus<\/em>, Nice&#8217;s traditional fishing boats. The swim race (100m, 200m) starts at 10:45am and at 11:45am the sea welcomes all swimmers.<\/p>\n<h3>Christmas Parade<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1104 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/santa.jpg\" alt=\"Santa float in Nice's Christmas Parade\" width=\"600\" height=\"635\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/santa.jpg 600w, https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/santa-283x300.jpg 283w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/635;\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Avenue Jean Medecin, December 7 5pm<\/h4>\n<p>With floats, bands, dancers, jugglers and acrobats the annual Christmas parade is quite a show. The parade starts at 5pm at the corner of avenue Jean Medecin and avenue Thiers and finishes at 6.30 on Place Massena which will be fully illuminated with a laser show.<\/p>\n<h3>Nativity Scenes<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-926 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/creche.jpg\" alt=\"Creche outside the Cathedral, Nice\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/creche.jpg 600w, https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/creche-300x225.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Cathedrale Sainte Reparate; Eglise d&#8217;Annunciation (Saint Rita)<\/h4>\n<p>The nativity scene outside the Cathedral is life-size and features moving automatons. The nativity scene inside the cosy Saint Rita church is composed of hand-made <em>santons<\/em> representing local artisans.<\/p>\n<p>And don&#8217;t forget <strong>Midnight Mass<\/strong> at the Cathedral which is splendidly decked out in flowers. Get there at 11pm for a good seat.<\/p>\n<h3>Book Fair<\/h3>\n<h4>Gare du Sud December 6<\/h4>\n<p>A number of stands devoted to local publishers and writers celebrate Nice&#8217;s history, culture and literary scene. More <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.fr\/fr\/l-agenda\/marche-litteraire-de-noel\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Festival of Saint Lucy<\/h3>\n<h4>Gare du Sud December 13 5:30pm<\/h4>\n<p>In a nod to Nice&#8217;s Swedish community, the traditional festival of Saint Lucy is celebrated with a procession that begins outside the Gare du Sud and finishes at the Saint Barthelemy church. Saint Lucy is a 4th century martyr whose name means light (<em>luz<\/em>). Her feast day is most widely observed in the Nordic countries and coincides with the launch of the holiday season.<\/p>\n<h3>The Nutcracker Ballet<\/h3>\n<h4>Nice Opera December 17-31<\/h4>\n<p>This holiday classic returns to the Nice ballet after a years-long absence. This version is choreographed by <strong>Benjamin Millepied <\/strong>and promises to be the cultural event of the season<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opera-nice.org\/en\/calendrier\">See the full December schedule at the Nice Opera.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Chamber Music Concert<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/chagall-auditorium.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/chagall-auditorium.jpg 600w, https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/chagall-auditorium-300x225.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Chagall Museum December 8 7pm<\/h4>\n<p>Nice&#8217;s Philharmonic Orchestra will give a chamber music concert in the Chagall Museum, a wonderful venue.\u00a0 Info and tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opera-nice.org\/fr\/evenement\/1352\/musique-de-chambre-au-musee-chagall-saison-25-26\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Afterwork Concerts<\/h3>\n<h4>Cave Bianchi December 11, 12 6pm<\/h4>\n<p>The Nice Opera sends its soloists to perform in an intimate setting at the Cave Bianchi wine shop. Get in the holiday mood with a program of Christmas songs.\u00a0 Tickets are \u20ac20 and include a drink. More info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opera-nice.org\/fr\/evenement\/1314\/afterwork-cave-bianchi-les-plus-beaux-airs-de-noel\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Monaco<\/h2>\n<p>Glamorous Monaco knows how to dial up the wow factor during the holidays. There are weekend light shows at the Casino, special Christmas teatimes at the hotels and plenty of kids activities. More <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montecarlosbm.com\/en\/inspiration\/christmas-market-lights-monaco\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Christmas Village and Market<\/h3>\n<h4>Port Hercule December 5&#8211;January 4<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1105 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/xmas-village.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"640\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/xmas-village.jpg 550w, https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/xmas-village-258x300.jpg 258w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/640;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Monaco&#8217;s upscale shopping experience is incorporated into the Christmas village. It&#8217;s a great place to pick up unique artisanal gifts, Christmas ornaments and luxury food products. This year Monaco <strong>ice skating rink<\/strong> has returned to Port Hercule.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1107 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ice-rink.jpg\" alt=\"Ice skating rink in Monaco\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ice-rink.jpg 600w, https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ice-rink-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/400;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It only costs \u20ac8, skates included. More info <a href=\"https:\/\/mairie.mc\/la-patinoire-2\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Spiritual Concert<\/h3>\n<h4>December 10, Eglise Saint Charles<\/h4>\n<p>This free concert starts at 7:30pm and features works by Handel, Bach and others performed by soloists from the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monaco. Full program <a href=\"https:\/\/opmc.mc\/concert\/concert-de-noel-2025\/\">here<\/a>. Get there early!<\/p>\n<h2>Antibes<\/h2>\n<h3>Fete de la B\u00fbche de Noel<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-917 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/buche-noel.jpg\" alt=\"Buche de Noel\" width=\"716\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/buche-noel.jpg 716w, https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/buche-noel-300x168.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 716px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 716\/400;\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Place du Safranier December 13<\/h4>\n<p>An extremely long <em>b\u00fbche de Noel<\/em> (Yuletide log) will be displayed and distributed from 5pm in the heart of Old Antibes around the Place du Safranier.<\/p>\n<h2>Cannes<\/h2>\n<h3>Christmas Village November 29-January 4<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1108 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-village.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"635\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-village.jpg 600w, https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-village-283x300.jpg 283w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/635;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the midst of the elaborate Christmas Village and Market, Cannes has placed an ice skating rink. It&#8217;s kids only in the morning but open to all for the rest of the day. More <a href=\"https:\/\/en.cannes-france.com\/offers\/ice-rink-cannes-en-5232826\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Saint Paul de Vence<\/h2>\n<h3>Truffle Market<\/h3>\n<h4>December 21, Place de Gaulle<\/h4>\n<p>The pricey little fungi are the stars of the day. Here&#8217;s where to taste them, buy them and also sample other local treats. More <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saint-pauldevence.com\/en\/fiches\/tout-lagenda\/marche-de-la-truffe\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Luceram<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-918 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luceram.jpg\" alt=\"Luceram nativity scene\" width=\"696\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luceram.jpg 696w, https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/luceram-300x144.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/333;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Nativity Scenes November 30&#8211;January 4<\/h3>\n<p>This little mountain village is famous for its <em>cr\u00eaches. <\/em>The inhabitants of this tiny village put together some 500 creches, remarkable for their individuality and creativity. There&#8217;s even a museum devoted to this ancient tradition. A special creche circuit is marked on local maps that take you through the entire village. It&#8217;s open daily from early December to early January with a brief lunch closure on weekdays. There are special ceremonies on Sunday. To get there, take bus 615 from Vauban or take the train to L&#8217;Escarene and then bus 615. It takes around 1 1\/2 hours. More info\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondepaysdeluceram.fr\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Menton<\/h2>\n<h3>Jazz Concerts<\/h3>\n<h4>Esplanade Francis Palmero 6:30pm Friday &amp; Saturday, 5pm Sunday<\/h4>\n<p>In addition to their Christmas Village and market, Menton will feature jazz concerts Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the month of December. More <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noel-menton.fr\/Concert-de-jazz-au-marche.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Looking ahead. . .<\/h4>\n<p>The traditional New Years Day free concert is held at the Opera and begins at 3pm. Get there early!<\/p>\n<p>For more holiday ideas see <a href=\"https:\/\/frenchrivieratraveller.com\/Winter.html\">Things to Do on the French Riviera in Winter<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday spirit has descended on the French Riviera along with much chillier weather. 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