Christmas markets in the Landes region: magical moments to experience with the family.

The end of the year is synonymous with festivities in the Landes region, with the opening of Christmas markets and their chalets, colorful garlands illuminating the evenings, and decorated Christmas trees… An unmissable spectacle that brings together young and old. While the stalls overflow with local and handcrafted products, Christmas markets in the Landes are also an opportunity to write a letter to Santa Claus, meet him in person, enjoy a crêpe, and share a delicious mulled wine, all while bundled up in gloves and a hat. Follow the Landes Guide to experience magical moments with your family this holiday season.

• Christmas markets in November
• Christmas markets in December

Christmas markets in the Landes region in November

They are the first to bring the wonderful atmosphere of Christmas, heralding a period rich in events beloved by young and old alike. While waiting for December, here are some places to experience a Christmas market in the Landes region.

• Castandet at the village hall with artisans, exhibitors, a photo booth and a mailbox for Santa Claus
• Pissos for a weekend with a makeup stand, a bouncy castle and numerous exhibitors
• Belhade at the village hall during a weekend featuring a Christmas baking competition, a dance show and creative workshops
• Saint-Yaguen at the multi-purpose hall
• Sorde-L'abbaye with local producers and creators, as well as a visit from Father Christmas
• Monfort-en-Chalosse was enlivened by musical entertainment, a dance demonstration, a drawing competition for children, and a photo opportunity with Santa Claus.
• Bas-Mauco is organizing a Christmas market with artisans, a refreshment stand and a raffle.
• Dax hosts a 3-day Christmas market featuring an exhibition of craftspeople, stalls where you can find gift ideas, and a wide variety of local products.
• Hagetmau during a weekend at the end of November at the Gascogne and Corisande hall
• Saint-Jean-de-Marsacq offers pony rides, a face painting workshop, creative workshops, a mailbox to write to Santa Claus, and the opportunity to have your photo taken on his lap.
• Sainte-Foy at the village hall with an arts and crafts market, games and DIY workshops, gift ideas, a raffle… and a visit from Santa Claus!
• Pujo-le-Plan at the village hall with stalls selling handcrafted creations and delicious mulled wine
• Linxe at the village hall, a small Christmas market where you can find local artisans and creators as well as Christmas stories
• Tosse at the Maremne hall where you can find handcrafted gift ideas, a food stand and pretty Christmas decorations

Christmas markets in the Landes region in December

This time it's really happening! Just a few more days before unwrapping the presents under the tree, carving the turkey and enjoying foie gras! But first, let's head to the Christmas markets to soak up the magic in these aisles filled with wonder.

• Yoga-Saint-Saturnin with its many illuminated stands
• Seignosse, where the town transforms into a large Christmas market for 3 days between the Village of Artisans and Creators and the Gourmet Market Hall
• Luglon, where the small market is a sensation with its original handmade gifts
• Benesse-les-Dax: between creative workshop, raffle, handcrafted creations and gourmet treats
• Labastide-d'Armagnac, which brings together activities for young and old, exhibitors and traders
• Escalans at the Château de Caumale with a magnificent Christmas flea market
• Hauriet with local culinary artisans, exhibitors and creators in the heated sports hall
• Solferino, a craft market, and Santa Claus posing for photos
• Peyrehorade: where to find beautiful gift ideas to delight your loved ones
• Eugénie-les-Bains offers a variety of activities including hiking, a market featuring arts and crafts and food, a refreshment stand and a food stall.
• Saint-Michel-Escalus at the village hall where you can listen to Christmas carols, get your face painted, take a pony or llama ride, participate in a raffle or have your picture taken with Santa Claus
• Gabarret offers carriage rides, a dance performance, balloon sculptures, wooden game stalls and a show for children
• Le Vignau, which sells Christmas decorations and shows a Christmas film
• Dax is organizing its ^second Christmas market of the year with numerous exhibitors.
• Saint-Martin-d'Oney where you'll find fire pits, rides, a photo booth and of course, Santa Claus!
• Pomarez where you can take a horse-drawn carriage ride with Santa Claus and participate in numerous workshops
• Pouillon with numerous exhibitors and gourmet treasures, but also a fabulous children's show

• Leon, where you'll find local artisans, musical entertainment, a face painting stand, and a mailbox to write to Santa Claus.
• Saint-Gor, which organizes a Christmas market and a toy exchange
• Herm at the village hall which brings together local artisans and organizes numerous events
• Aire-sur-l'Adour, a Christmas craft market under the market halls
• Hinx, where you can have fun with Christmas activities and decorate the tree.
• Esource, which brings together local artisans and merchants to find the best gift
• Saint-Sever with a drawing festival and film screenings for children
• Biarrotte: between crafts, gastronomy and Christmas festivities
• Linxe, an evening Christmas market with numerous exhibitors, ending with a concert in the church
• Cazeres-sur-l'Adour at the village hall with exhibitors' stands, a refreshment stand and food available
• Eugénie-les-Bains at the Ferme aux Grives, which transforms into a Landes-style Winstub for Christmas
• Lit-et-Mixe with carriage rides, a face painting stand, musical entertainment and a visit from Santa Claus

In total, more than 40 Christmas markets are organized in the Landes region to offer you a magical moment before the holidays.

The list is exhaustive, please do not hesitate to notify us if some markets are no longer relevant or if others do not appear in this article.

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