Christmas holidays in the Basque Country

Let's face it, after the summer holidays, Christmas is the second most popular holiday in France. 
The magic of the lights in the streets, the excitement of waiting for Father Christmas (for the little ones, of course), the long dinners by the fireplace, the treats we indulge in (perhaps the only time of year when we feel the least guilty...), the many shows and so on. 
For your holidays in the Basque Country, we've put together the best Christmas programme for you: 

BAYONNE

Christmas Market from 29 November to 5 January 2025 - Place du Réduit

• Craftsmen's Chalet 
• Gourmet village 

45-metre Ferris Wheel from 29 December to 31 January 2025 - Place de la Liberté 

Christmas Circus from 23 November to 1 December 2024 - Esplanade Roland-Barthes

Santa's workshop from 30 November to 23 December 2024 - Carreau des Halles

• Santa's presence and free photo every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 2.30pm to 7pm

Children's Village from 29 November to 5 January 2025 - Place Jacques Portes & Place de la République 

Christmas attractions and rides from 29 November to 5 January - Place des Basques & Square Gambetta

For the full programme of Christmas in Bayonne- HERE

BIARRITZ

Christmas Market: from 29 November to 5 January 2024 - Esplanade du Casino

• 18 chalets
• Catering
• Santa's flying chairs, enchanted tree, sleigh and letterbox
• Merry-go-rounds
• Visit from Father Christmas on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 to 22 December and on 23 and 24 December from 3.30 to 5.30 p.m. 

Decorations and light installations: from 1 December to 7 January 2024

Animated and musical projections: from 21 December to 5 January 2024 from 6.30pm to 10pm

• Aquarium
• Sainte Eugénie Church 
• Tourist Office

Christmas Playtime: Saturday 14 December, 2pm to 7pm 

• Recreational afternoon for children aged 3 to 10

Santa's tour: from 19 to 24 December 2023 from 6pm onwards

For the full Biarritz Christmas programme - HERE

ANGLET

Christmas Market: from 6 to 15 December 2024 - Place du Général Leclerc

• Entertainment 
• Catering

Designers' market: 6 to 8 December 2024

ST JEAN DE LUZ

The magical Christmas tree: from 30 November to 5 January 2025

• Sound and light show every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 6pm and 7pm in French and 6.30pm and 7.30pm in Basque.

Christmas market: from 30 November to 08 January 2025

Outside school holidays:

• Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 11.30am to 7pm
• Open Wednesday and Sunday from 10am to 7pm
• Open Friday and Saturday from 10am to 9.30pm

During school holidays: 

• Open every day from 10am to 9.30pm

Santa's chalet: Place du collège 

7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 and 23 December 2024 from 3pm to 7pm

Father Christmas Parade: Saturday 7 December from 5.45pm

Santa's Little Train Ride: 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 and 23 December at 5.45pm in front of the media library

Fireworks display: Place Louis 14, Saturday 17 December from 7pm

Christmas fireworks: Place Louis 14, Saturday 21 December from 7pm 

Designers' market: 4, 5, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23 December 2024 - Halles

For the full St Jean de Luz Christmas programme  - HERE

URRUGNE 

Christmas Market: 13, 14 and 15 December 2024 - Bourg

• Market 
• Mutxiko 
• Escape Game
• Puppets

For the full programme of Christmas in Urrugne - HERE