Christmas nativity scenes in Avignon's churches

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Discovering the Christmas nativity scenes in Avignon's churches is also a chance to stroll through the old town and admire its exceptional religious heritage.

Christmas nativity scene in Saint-Symphorien-des-Carmes church in Avignon

The nativity scene in Saint-Symphorien-des-Carmes church includes several large antique santons.

Christmas nativity scene in Saint-Pierre basilica in Avignon

The nativity scene in Saint-Pierre basilica features large antique figurines, up to 80 centimetres tall, made from wax and cardboard by Avignon's Carmelite nuns.

Nativity scene in Saint-Agricol church in Avignon

The nativity scene in Saint-Agricol church includes large wax santons, up to 80 centimetres tall, made by Avignon's Carmelite nuns, and cardboard figures dating from 1830. Their costumes are made from antique Provençal fabrics. The display is set in the funerary chapel of the Le Blanc de Brantes family, designed by Jean Péru.

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Christmas nativity scene in Saint-Didier church in Avignon

The nativity scene in Saint-Didier church contains many terracotta santons.

Photographs of the Christmas nativity scenes in Avignon's churches