Enchanted Christmas of Perpignan

Perpignan, Enchanted Catalan Capital for Christmas

Each year from late November to early January, Perpignan transforms into a magical city to celebrate Enchanted Christmas. The capital of the Pyrénées-Orientales offers a month of festivities blending Catalan traditions and Christmas magic in a rich and varied program that attracts over 450,000 visitors.

Christmas Markets and Gourmet Market

The heart of the festivities revolves around two complementary markets:

• Christmas Market at Quai Sébastien Vauban with an extension at Place Gabriel Péri: chalets of artisans, creators, and merchants offering gifts, decorations, and crafts
• Gourmet Market at Allées Maillol: local producers, Catalan specialties, mulled wine, and delicacies
• Local Produce Market (8 am-2 pm) with local producers
• Art Market (9:30 am-2 pm) with artisans and creators

The Grand Christmas Parade

The highlight of Enchanted Christmas is the Grand Christmas Parade, a magical procession of enchanted floats and dancers that winds through the main avenues of Perpignan: boulevard Wilson, boulevard Clemenceau, place de Catalogne, place Jean Payra, place François Arago, quai Sadi Carnot, and place de la Victoire.

Attractions and Entertainment

The program also includes:

• Santa Claus's Chalet at Place de la République
• Pessebres (Catalan nativity scenes) at the Hôtel de Ville and on La Basse
• Carousels and attractions at Place de la Victoire, Place de la Résistance, Place Arago, and Place de Catalogne
• Christmas Concerts and Shows in the city center
• Magical Illuminations of streets and monuments