True emblems of Provence, santons are part of the traditional Christmas crib. For some, they encapsulate the spirit of the festive season. Indeed, every year they are eagerly brought out of their cardboard boxes to take their place in the crib and recreate the nativity scene. For enthusiasts and novices alike, putting together a crib is a unique experience. Each time, it's an opportunity to breathe a little more life into the reconstruction by adding various characters to flesh out this little village in Provence. But where can you find genuine santons de Provence? We'll give you the answers in this article.

Discover santons de Provence at Christmas fairs and markets

This is without doubt the place where you'll find the most santons: the santon fairs! Devoted entirely to the craftsmanship and work of santon makers, these fairs are the perfect place to unearth rare and original pieces. You can also discover the work of santon craftsmen in a festive and convivial atmosphere.

Santon fairs abound in December in towns and villages across the South of France. The town of Aix-en-Provence even organizes its own santon fair, created by Paul Fouque in 1934. It's the famous Foire aux Santons, where you'll find exhibits by local santon makers.

It's also possible to find santons from Provence at Christmas markets. Of course, this will depend on your local artisans and the commune in which the Christmas market is held.

Find santons of Provence in specialized stores

If you're looking to add to your collection in time for the festive season, or would like to give a santon as a gift, it might be a good idea to go directly to the boutique.

The Santons Fouque boutique is open all year round. Not only can you find famous models such as the famous “Berger, Coup de Mistral”, but you can also visit the Maison Fouque workshops and exhibition area. A great opportunity to learn more about the history of santons and the meticulous work of santon craftsmen.

Buy santons of Provence online

Can't make it to the South of France to buy santons? There's still one solution: buy them online. Yes, but not just anywhere, of course. If you want genuine santons from Provence, avoid at all costs the big platforms that sell everything and its opposite, otherwise you'll end up with figurines that have nothing to do with the originals.

Choose big names and recognized craftsmen. That's why we've created our online boutique, where all Fouque figurine models are just a click away. Perfect for easily adding to a collection or starting a traditional crib before Christmas.

So you can take advantage of our renowned quality all year round, online. Les santons Fouque take as much care in making their santons de Provence as they do in sending them. They are delicately packaged to arrive safely at their destination.

So you can order without worry, with the guarantee that your santons will have their rightful place in your crib this Christmas.

So now you know where to find your santons de Provence, whether you want to add to a collection you've already started, complete a crib that's missing some important characters, or even offer a unique and original gift, you'll have no shortage of ideas for where to find them!