10 Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in the UK
Let’s step into the joy of Christmas in the UK with the discovery of one…
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The Christmas pyramid: Origins and Traditions
The Christmas Pyramid, also known as the Advent Pyramid, is an important decorative element of…
30 Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Germany
Let’s step into the joy of Christmas in Germany with the discovery of the Weihnachtsmarkt…
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…
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…
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…
Paris La Défense Christmas Market
The Christmas market of La Défense is arguably the largest in the Paris region. The cluster of its…
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!…
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…
Arras Christmas Market
The Arras Christmas Market has become one of the most important festive events organised in the North…
A Discovery Guide to the Annecy Christmas Market
The Annecy Christmas market is the most important event in town during Advent. Each year the festive…
Where to find the Paris Christmas Markets?
The Paris Christmas markets have their origins in Alsace where the tradition is very strong and part…
Why we dreamt about the Obernai Christmas Market
Ideally situated in the foothills of the Vosges, along the scenic Alsace Wine Route lies historic Obernai. As Christmas…
Discover the Sélestat Christmas Market
Located between Strasbourg and Colmar, the historic town of Sélestat is an important landmark in…
Discover the Kaysersberg Christmas Market in Alsace
Kaysersberg, the “Mountain of the Emperor”, certainly deserves its prestigious name. When the time of…
Riquewihr Christmas Market
Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, Riquewihr is surrounded by the vineyards of…
Discover the Eguisheim Christmas Market
Eguisheim, the birthplace of the Alsatian vineyards, was chosen as the French’s most beautiful villages…
Discover the Thann Christmas Market
The little town of Thann is situated at the foot of the Vosges mountains and…
Lille Christmas Market
Lille Christmas Market is wonderfully set in the busy shopping district of the city and…
Rouen Christmas Market
As soon as France’s second largest fair (Foire Saint-Romain) closes its doors, another popular event…
Dijon Christmas Market
Enjoy an “extraordinary Christmas” in Dijon, the historic capital of Burgundy! If you fancy a…
Montbéliard Christmas Market
Every year during Advent, the German-style Montbéliard Christmas market is held to the delight of the…
Discover the Mulhouse Christmas Market in Alsace
You’ve been to the Strasbourg and Colmar Christmas markets. And you’re looking for another fantastic…
Strasbourg Christmas Market: The Discovery Guide
The Strasbourg Christmas Market is the oldest in France, and also the most famous Christmas…
Discover the enchanting Colmar Christmas Market
In Colmar, the Christmas celebrations from Advent to Epiphany give the Alsatian town a special…
Discover the Metz Christmas Market in Lorraine
Of all the Christmas markets of France, the one in Metz ranks as one of the…
