Santon Figurine Fair held in Marseilles - 2011

The art and of santons (Figurines) creation is one of the local expertise of Provence, and especially Marseilles vicinity. Once a year toward Christmas this amazing market is opening to the crowd. in the past it used to be dedicated to Christmas figurine only but these days, its became the symbol of the area and therefore traditional cloth and profession, houses and even villages are created. The santon market is one of the great attraction of Marseilles.