Don’t miss the wonderful Christmas activities in and around Béziers… The programme: Christmas market, musical fountain, Christmas parade, concerts, meeting Father Christmas and much more!
In the centre of Béziers
Place Jean Jaurès
This Christmas, come and admire the illumination of the Place Jean Jaurès. It’s a magical world to explore. Cross the square and admire the unicorns, elves, gingerbread men and penguins as you stroll through the enchanted woods. You’re sure to come across beautiful Christmas animals, not forgetting Father Christmas and his sleigh…
Christmas illuminations
They will be visible on Place Jean Jaurès from 23 November 2024 to 15 January 2025.
Do you like Christmas songs and light shows? Then head over to the musical fountain to enjoy a real sound and light show to the rhythm of your favourite songs: the perfect family outing!
Still here for New Year’s Eve? Don’t miss the New Year’s Eve show.
Christmas musical fountain show times
From 23 November to 19 December: 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
From 20 December to 5 January: 6.00 p.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Christmas Carousel
Come and enjoy the family carousels in the city centre, on the Allées Paul Riquet and Place Jean-Jaurès.
Allées Paul Riquet
From 23 November, we also invite you to the Béziers Christmas Market, on the Allées Paul Riquet, to enjoy a warm and cosy atmosphere in the midst of its 34 chalets. Don’t miss the opening!
Come and warm up with mulled wine or taste gourmet products (chocolate, maple syrup, jams, meringue balls, nougat, candied fruit, raclette, waffles, pancakes…) and window-shop in front of glittering stalls…
Enjoy a hot drink, delight your palate with dishes from different countries and let yourself be seduced by the original creations of the craftsmen (Christmas jumpers, candles, toiletries and scarves, Christmas decorations, handmade crockery, cashmere accessories, jewellery and knives…), which will help you to fill your sack with beautiful gifts!
From 23 November to 5 January, you will enjoy a regular programme of musical entertainment (wheel of fortune, bands, peñas, concerts…).
The Tourist Office chalet
From 23 November to 5 January, our team will be at your disposal!
We are at your disposal to give you all the information you need about current events and visits, or to buy products in our shop:
From 23 November to 30 December:
Sunday to Thursday (both inclusive), from 11.00 am to 8.30 pm.
Fridays and Saturdays, from 11.00 a.m. to 10.30 p.m.
From 21 December to 5 January:
Every day from 11.00 a.m. to 10.30 p.m.
From 24 to 31 December, from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm.
25 December and 1 January, from 3.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
Opening hours are the same as for the other chalets at the Béziers Christmas Market.
The Christmas parade in Béziers
During the Christmas period, the must-see event is of course the Christmas parade, which is eagerly awaited every year! Follow the procession through the town, accompanying its 10 illuminated floats, and admire the choreography of the 160 dancers who will dazzle your eyes with their colourful costumes! through the town to the rhythm of the music.
Practical information about the Christmas parade :
When? The parade takes place on 21 December at 7pm.
What route will it take? It will pass along the long side of the Allées Paul Riquet, continue to the Victoire roundabout, and pass through: rue de la République, rue Paul Riquet, and place de la Mairie.
Halles de Béziers
In Béziers we like to eat well, and preferably quality local produce. So whether you’re a gourmet or an epicurean, don’t hesitate to stop off at our new covered market!
opening hours
| From 18 November to 31 December | |
| Mardi | Open from 08h to 15h and to 18h to 23h |
| Mercredi | Open from 08h to 15h and to 18h to 23h |
| Jeudi | Open from 08h to 15h and to 18h to 23h |
| Lundi | Open from 08h to 15h and to 18h to 23h |
| Vendredi | Open from 08h to 15h and to 18h to 23h |
| Samedi | Open from 08h to 15h and to 18h to 23h |
| Dimanche | Open from 08h to 15h |
Place du Forum – Near the town hall
If you pass in front of Béziers Town Hall between 30 November and 5 January, don’t hesitate to take a look at the traditional Christmas crib; you can even attend a concert when it is inaugurated.
Inauguration of the Christmas crib in Béziers
30 November, 5.30 p.m. (Place du Forum)
Concert with the participation of the Petits Chanteurs de la Trinité.
Go on an adventure with the round of the cribs!
Do you like nativity scenes? Don’t miss this unmissable event and take a little train ride to discover them.
The programme: an exclusive guided tour in the morning, from the Basilique Saint-Aphrodise to the 9 locks of Fonseranes, passing by the Town Hall. During the free breakfast, make a gastronomic stop at the Christmas market and complete your day with all our Christmas activities and events.
La Madeleine Place and church
Throughout the month of December, we invite you to come to the Place de la Madeleine to spend some warm and cosy moments with family and friends.
Children will be able to meet all the animals of the Christmas farm, feed the newborns and milk the cows. Ponies, hens, rabbits, sheep, goats, pigs, geese… and many more are waiting for you!
Don’t miss it
Nativity Scene Parade: 22 December, at 3 p.m., through the town.
Basilique saint-Aphrodise
On your way through the old town of Béziers, stop at the Basilique Saint Aphrodite. This magnificent pre-Romanesque monument will not leave you indifferent. This visit will also allow you to discover the exhibition ‘Crèches du monde, un monde de crèches “ (”Nativity Scenes of the World, a World of Nativity Scenes’).
Exhibition opening times
Opening on Saturday 21 December at 6 p.m..
From Sunday 22 to Tuesday 31 December 2024 and from Thursday 2 to Saturday 4 January 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
14 juillet place
Looking for something to do with the whole family? Take your children to the Christmas rides and attractions. Join the amusement park and choose from rides for young and old, thrill rides, and enjoy sweet treats, each one more delicious than the last… sure to make everyone happy!
Fair opening hours
From Saturday 7 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025:
-Opening: 7 December at 3 p.m.
-Sunday to Thursday, 14:00 to 20:00
-Friday, Saturday and the eve of public holidays, from 14:00 to 24:00.
Near The locks de Fonseranes
The animated nativity scene of Fonseranes
Since 2019, the ‘Amis de Saint-Aphrodise ’ have been setting up their animated crib every year. Come and admire this creation, which is part Christmas story and part pastoral work, from 20 to 30 December at the Maison de retraite des Frères from 2pm to 5pm.
Christmas around Béziers
There is no shortage of Christmas activities in the area around Béziers. Christmas bathing in Valras-Plage, Christmas lighting, Christmas markets… Immerse yourself in the charm of Christmas in the area around Béziers by discovering all the events in the nearby towns.
Whether you are young or old, with or without children, you will love this activity. With family or friends, enjoy the Christmas lights of Béziers Méditerranée. Let the Christmas lights of
Valras-Plage, Sérignan or Sauvian surprise you.
Christmas also by the sea
Like our other villages, Valras-Plage is decked out in its best Christmas decorations, to make you dream! Father Christmas, elves, reindeer, Christmas animals… Immerse yourself in the magical world of Christmas by strolling through this fantastic world of light! Don’t miss the launch of the illuminations, with the decoration of the giant Christmas tree and mulled wine tasting, the Christmas bath and the Christmas walk, or the fireworks display!
Christmas markets
After so many gifts for the eyes, it’s time to think about decorating the Christmas tree with great presents! Looking for original and homemade ideas? Come to one of our Christmas markets in Sérignan, Valras-Plage, Cers, Lignan-sur-Orb, Valros, Servian, Lieuran-Lès-Béziers, Bassan or Boujan-sur-Libron. In each market there is plenty to do with the whole family.
Stroll through the Christmas chalets and fill up on sweet and savoury treats (waffles, chocolates, jams, candyfloss…) and mulled wine.
In some of them, if you behave yourself, you can even meet Father Christmas, attend dance shows, take part in Christmas parades… and much more!
You’re ready to have fun all Christmas long in Béziers Méditerranée, with a wide range of original activities.
