As the Indian summer sun gradually flees to take refuge in the lands of the southern hemisphere, a breath of freshness and calm settles over our beautiful city of Bandol. The city center becomes calmer, the birds of the Canet park begin to hibernate and a delicate blanket of softness adorns the Bandol streets… It is in this setting that the end-of-year events come to life. Discover a month of December in the Var, discover the event “Bandol s'neige”.

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End of year celebrations in Bandol

Bandol s'enneige - Noël 2024

It's in a winter setting evoking our favorite ski resorts that the municipality of Bandol offers you for the very first time a real Christmas market. And it is none other than the famous Charles de Gaulle quay which will host around fifteen chalets filled with good things.

On the Town Hall side, you will of course find our traditional fir tree decorated for the occasion in the colors of reverie, midnight blue and white... In addition, to add a little touch of ice to this alpine atmosphere, an ice rink will be set up on the Kiosque à musique bowling green. Enough to keep your little elves busy throughout their school holidays.

Finally, many activities will be offered to you... Discover all the details of this enchanting month!

Launch of Christmas lights

November 30 from 17 p.m., on the African Liberators Square.

Illuminations de Noël Bandol

From 17 p.m., we invite you to the Place des libérations africaines to follow the parade of the "Ice Angels"These enchanted creatures will wander along the Quai Charles de Gaulle and cross the Christmas market which will be inaugurated especially for them!

Then, at 18 p.m., these fantastic characters will be back on the Town Hall Square to watch the city's illuminations with you... A moment of poetry and magic that you absolutely must not miss! Especially since cotton candy, mulled wine, churros and popcorn will be offered for the occasion!

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The Bandol Christmas Market

From November 30 to January 5 from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m., quai Charles de Gaulle. Closed on December 25 and January 1.

Marché de Noël Bandol

Along the shopping promenade, 15 decorated chalets in the colors of the mountain will be arranged here and there. Inside these, there is something to satisfy you, dress you and even give you ideas for presents for the whole family. As a bonus, some of the little houses will be decorated with authentic cable cars, perfect for little gourmet breaks.

Here is an overview of what awaits you:

  • Gourmet side: savory (burger, salad, sandwiches) and sweet (donuts, pancakes, waffles, cookies, etc.) catering.
  • Gifts: jewelry, clothing and accessories, Corsican specialties, posters… and many other surprises!

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Bandol shops welcome you!

Like the rest of the year, Bandolese traders open the doors of their shop to you. So go and meet them to find the objects that will delight your loved ones, will dazzle your guests' taste buds and will perfectly dress your New Year's Eve table. Because consuming local is vital!

The “Snowball” Strolls

December 14 and 15, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m., on the Quai Charles de Gaulle.

Boule de neige Bandol

The Toupine theater invites you to strolls in the city center from Bandol. And it is with their show "Boule de neige" that the circus artists intend to bring some sparkle into your life!

Breathe in… The mythical Alps are there, before your eyes! A veritable traveling cabinet of curiosities, a “vintage” gondola egg on wheels contains within it multiple oh-so-evocative subjects. Dahu, alphorn, fondue pot, “teleféérique”, Saint-Bernard, Heidi, crutches, white gold… The whole little mountain world comes to life, driven by the mechanism of a fantastic kinetic machine.

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strolls and parades

Other parades are planned for the end of the year. Find among others, still on the Quai Charles de Gaulle:

- Christmas Gang : December 22 from 15 p.m.
- A Christmas fanfare : December 28 and 29 from 11 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
- The Magi : January 4 and 5 from 11 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.

the ice rink on the port of Bandol

From December 21 to January 5 (except December 25 and January 12), from 01 a.m. to 01 p.m., allées Alfred Vivien.

Patinoire de Bandol

Attention all ice skating enthusiasts, the quays of our beautiful Mediterranean will host an ice rink for the end-of-year celebrations (synthetic ice path)! Don't miss the inauguration of this place that will become your children's new favorite place. On the program for this launch: magicians, makeup artists and balloon sculptors will be at your disposal around the track to get the school holidays off to a good start.

✅ Practical information : the ice rink will be open to all and free of charge, skates will be provided…

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The arrival of Santa Claus

December 24 from 16 p.m., on the Quai d’honneur.

Arrivée du Père Noël Bandol

Bandol will also have the honour of welcoming the star of this festive period, Father Christmas. This one will arrive by sea on board a pointu and will dock at the city's port on December 24. An event that will surely amaze the eyes of all dreamers, whether young or old!

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the drone show

Cherry on the cake, December 31 at 18 p.m., a drone show will be offered by the Harbor Master's Office. Information available here.

Bandol is covered in snow… at the office!

From December 1st to January 5th, at the tourist office.

Bandol s'enneige à l'office

As usual, the entire team at the tourist office is joining in the fun by offering you magical entertainment! A real Santa Claus mailbox (yes, the real one!), a window display competition and large advent calendar on our Instagram account, go see the program by clicking here:

The end of the year in Bandol

Les animations de la fin d’année à Bandol

Var Bandol Classic de Noël

Parade des Pères Noël motards du Var

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