Christmas 2026: practical information
The animated nativity scene in Saint-Sauveur collegiate church is announced from 5 December 2026 to 7 March 2027, daily, 10:00–18:00.
Admission to the collegiate church is free; a €2 coin starts the animation. Please do not activate it during concerts, tours or religious ceremonies.
Source: La Drôme Tourisme — Pays de Grignan et Enclave des Papes tourist office.
Information checked on 30 October 2026. The photographs and report below show previous editions.
The Christmas nativity scene in Grignan is inside Saint-Sauveur collegiate church. This splendid building stands beneath the castle terrace above the village. You can walk there from the Le Mail car park at the foot of the village.
It occupies around ten square metres in the Chapel of the Virgin.
After a €2 contribution towards the church's upkeep is inserted into the coin slot, the nativity scene comes to life with a sound-and-light display.
The scenery faithfully depicts Grignan and its castle. Lighting recreates a day from dawn through dusk into night.
Local volunteers assemble the display. By tradition, the infant Jesus is placed in the manger on Christmas night and the Three Kings arrive on Epiphany.
Photographs of Grignan's Christmas nativity scene: slideshow
Christmas nativity scene in Grignan
Christmas nativity scene in Grignan
Christmas nativity scene in Grignan
Christmas nativity scene in Grignan
Christmas nativity scene in Grignan
Saint-Sauveur collegiate church in Grignan
Grignan in Drôme provençale
Getting to Grignan: GPS coordinates N 44°25’12’’ – E 4°54’30’’
Location: altitude 200 metres,