10 Destinations for a Christmas Trip in Alsace-Lorraine
During 12 days in November and December 2018 we criss-crossed the regions of Lorraine and…
Browsing: Christmas in France
The private chef you’ll want when visiting Europe
At French Moments we are in the process of choosing carefully selected partners to work…
Dates of Christmas Markets in France
Here are the 2018 dates of Christmas markets in France. Each year, Christmas markets are opening in towns…
Discover the Provins Medieval Christmas Market
I have two favourite sites when it comes to Christmas in the Seine-et-Marne département. These…
What makes the Ribeauvillé Christmas Market special
A joyous medieval atmosphere awaits all who come to Ribeauvillé! Open on two weekends during Advent, the…
Dates of the 2017 Christmas Markets in France
Here are the dates of the 2017 Christmas markets in France. Each year, Christmas markets are opening in towns…
An Enchanting Christmas: a blog carnival
On the first Sunday of Advent our French blog Mon Grand-Est organised a blog carnival on…
Christmas 2016 at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Christmas 2016 at Galeries Lafayette is just amazing. The department store has done a great work…
The Rêve de Couleurs Light show in Reims
On the occasion of the Holiday season, the façade of Reims cathedral is magically enhanced…
5 Christmas Markets on the Alsace Wine Route
The Alsace Wine Route is a scenic itinerary that criss-crosses the Alsatian vineyards from Marlenheim…
Discover the Basel Christmas Market in Switzerland
On the border of France, the Swiss city of Basel (or Basle) hosts Switzerland’s largest Christmas…
Book your Paris Christmas Lights Walking Tour!
If you are in Paris over the Christmas season in 2016, join me for an exclusive…
Dates of the 2016 Christmas Markets in France
Here are the dates of the 2016 Christmas markets in France. Each year, Christmas markets are opening in towns and…
Christmas Nativity Scene at Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Montmartre
The Nativity Scene inside the Sacré-Cœur basilica in Montmartre (18th arrondissement) is one of the most visited in Paris. Discover the…
It’s time for the Galette des Rois!
As soon as Christmas and New Year with its abundance of food and bûches are…
Christmas Nativity Scene at Saint-François-Xavier, Paris
One of the most beautiful Nativity Scenes in Paris is found inside the church of Saint-François-Xavier in the 7th…
Nativity Scene at Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
One of the most famous Nativity Scenes in Paris is found inside the Notre-Dame cathedral and attracts almost 2 million visitors from…
Christmas Nativity Scenes in France
Coming from a long Catholic tradition, Nativity scenes are still present in many households, churches…
Christmas Nativity Scenes in Paris
Many Catholic churches in Paris set up a Nativity Scene at Christmas, which can be…
Boxing Day 2015 in Paris
With temperatures rising up to 15 degrees in the afternoon, Boxing Day was a beautiful…
Joyeux Noël 2015 !
Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad ! Buon Natale ! Frohe Weihnachten ! The team of French Moments…
Christmas preparations in Maisons-Laffitte
Today is the last day before Christmas and we went into town to get from the…
Have a Merry Mild Christmas in Paris!
The chance of having a white Christmas in Paris is down to zero as mild weather…
What are the Christmas Tree Decorations in France?
With its bright lights and dazzling ornaments, the Christmas tree is one of the symbols…
Choosing our tree in Maisons-Laffitte for a French Christmas
Last Saturday we picked out our tree for the first time in France and went…
What are the Christmas Tree Types in France?
They are at least three best-selling Christmas Tree types in France: spruce, Nordmann and noble fir trees.…
Facts and Figures about Christmas Trees in France
For decades, getting a Christmas Tree has stayed a popular tradition in France. In fact, the…
Do you suffer from Santa Claustrophobia or Paternatolophobie?
Have you heard of ‘Paternatalophobie’? This French word means a general or irrational fear of…
No Christmas tree in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral this year
Bad news for those who wished to wonder at the traditional Christmas tree in front…
Paris La Défense Christmas Market
The Christmas market of La Défense is arguably the largest in the Paris region. The cluster of its…
Listen to French Moments on the Join Us in France Podcast
Pierre of French Moments joined Annie from Join Us in France to talk about Christmas in…
Christmas in our favourite pâtisserie in Maisons-Laffitte
Last Easter and Mother’s Day we featured Bauget, our favourite local pâtisserie which is one…
Who is the character of Saint-Nicolas?
For children of the French provinces of the Alsace, Lorraine and the Flanders, Saint-Nicolas is the character who…
Our choice for the Best Christmas market 2016 contest
This year, European Best Destination is launching a contest for the ‘Best Christmas market in Europe’. You…
Today is the first Sunday of Advent
Today is the first Sunday of Advent, a time of waiting and preparing for Christmas.…
Free merry-go-rounds in Paris for Christmas
For Christmas 2015, Paris local or visiting children are invited to ride for free on one of…
Top 10 Things to see in Paris at Christmas with Kids
This year the Christmas holidays take place from Saturday 19 December 2015 to Sunday 3…
Christmas at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann in 2015
In 2015, the window display of the Galeries Lafayette are based on “a Christmas from…
2015 Dates of Christmas Markets in France
Originating in Alsace, Christmas markets are now found in most cities in France. Every year, more and more…
Paris New Year’s Eve 2015
Hundreds of thousand revellers thronged the streets of Paris to welcome the New Year, especially…
Wishing you a merry and loving Christmas 2014!
A sparkling frost with clear blue skies is the right start to a proper winter’s…
The Eiffel Tower at Christmas time
A visit to the Eiffel Tower at Christmas time has become one of the highlights…
Les Étofféeries: the Christmas Market of Mulhouse in 2014
Mulhouse, to the South of Alsace, is home to a popular Christmas market named ‘Les Étofféeries’.…
Discovering the Christmas Market of Éguisheim in Alsace
Last night we left Paris for a long weekend break in Alsace, the land of…
Grenoble Christmas Market
Since its creation in 1994, the Christmas markets of Grenoble has become one of the most…
Discover the Alsatian Christmas market in Gare de l’Est
Stuck in Paris and can’t visit Alsace this Christmas? No worries, Alsace comes to you!…
The Christmas Tree of Notre-Dame Cathedral
At sunset we went to the parvis of Notre-Dame cathedral to admire the Christmas tree…
Béthune Christmas Market
In the North of France, not far from the Belgian border, the town of Béthune…
Discover the Reims Christmas Market
Ideally situated on the forecourt of the famous cathedral, the Reims Christmas market has become…
The Ferris Wheel at Place de la Concorde
One of the most beautiful views of Paris at Christmas can be enjoyed from the big wheel…