AMCH Edie Tempier Françoise Barre The captain’s daughter Marielle G Monique Alin MP Créations Muriel Pourroy

Andreani Art Terra Mona Chabada Dreaming of the earth Engobed Earth

Andreani Clay and colours Art Terra Barbotine And grey becomes blue Fabrik Art Hands in the earth Dreaming of the earth Spiral of creation

Atelier de Véro Edie Tempier And grey becomes blue Fabrik Art Françoise Barre Isavé céramique La fille du capitaine Hands in the earth Marion Pruneau Meva Mona Chabada Spirale de création

Santon and ceramic market

15 November > 28 December

From 15 November to 28 December 2025, the Aubagne Santon and Ceramics Market celebrates the rich heritage of Provençal craftsmanship. Santon and ceramic makers welcome you to a bright and festive setting, offering visitors a stroll combining tradition, creativity and the magic of Christmas.

Published on 15 May 2019

A market steeped in Provençal tradition

For over a century, Aubagne has been renowned as the capital of santons and ceramics. Every year, the market brings together craftsmen and designers to share their passion for clay and painting, offering a wide variety of items: hand-painted santons, miniature nativity scenes and handmade ceramics.

The market officially opens on Saturday 15 November at 4pm, with folk groups providing the opening entertainment. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, locals and visitors alike will be able to discover local expertise and enjoy a stroll to the rhythm of the colours, smells and sounds of Christmas in Provence.

Argilla Gallery

a journey between art and craft

This year, the market includes the Galerie Argilla, a showcase for contemporary art and ceramics. The 44 exhibitors present will be offering a complete panorama of Provençal craftsmanship, from the traditional to the contemporary. Visitors will be able to admire and buy unique pieces, while learning about the history and meticulous work of each craftsman.

Santa’s House, set up at the heart of the market, will give families the chance to extend their visit in a magical setting, and offer the youngest visitors a memorable experience.

Artists Galerie Argilla

Sculptures
- AMCH
- Edie Tempier
- Françoise Barre
- The captain’s daughter
- Marielle G
- Monique Alin
- MP Créations
- Muriel Pourroy
Jewellery
- Andreani
- Art Terra
- Mona Chabada
- Dreaming of the earth
- Engobed Earth
Tableware
- Andreani
- Clay and colours
- Art Terra
- Barbotine
- And grey becomes blue
- Fabrik Art
- Hands in the earth
- Dreaming of the earth
- Spiral of creation
Decoration
- Atelier de Véro
- Edie Tempier
- And grey becomes blue
- Fabrik Art
- Françoise Barre
- Isavé céramique
- La fille du capitaine
- Hands in the earth
- Marion Pruneau
- Meva
- Mona Chabada
- Spirale de création

Exhibitors present

in the chalets

Did you know?

The word “santon” comes from the Provençal santoun, meaning “little saint”. These figurines appeared in the 18th century to perpetuate the tradition of the family cot when churches were closed. To extend your discovery ofAubagne‘s santon-making heritage, let us guide you through “Aubagne à l’heure des crèches“, a guided tour that takes you to the heart of the town and its Christmas traditions, between santon makers, cots and local history.

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Practical information

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Dates: 15 November to 28 December 2025
Opening times: every day from 10 am to 7 pm
Exceptional closing on 24 December at 4.30pm
Closed on 25 December
Location: Aubagne town centre
Free admission

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