Winchester Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide

Renowned as one of the best in Europe, the Winchester Christmas market is inspired by traditional German Christmas markets. Visitors enjoy its lively atmosphere and unique location in ... Read more!

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11 Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in the UK

Let’s step into the joy of Christmas in the UK with the discovery of one of the most popular festive traditions. The Christmas markets in the UK are ... Read more!

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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 the Christmas season in German countries. For several years now, it has been ... Read more!

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30 Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Germany

Let’s enter the joy of Christmas in Germany by discovering the Weihnachtsmarkt tradition. The Christmas markets in Germany are indeed an age-old tradition. During Advent, thousands of markets ... Read more!

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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 Alsace at the invitation of several Tourist Boards. The journey of this Christmas Trip ... Read more!

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Provins Medieval Christmas Market: A 2023 Guide

I have two favourite sites when it comes to Christmas in the Seine-et-Marne département. These are the château of Vaux-le-Vicomte and the Provins medieval Christmas market. The latter ... Read more!

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What makes the Ribeauvillé Christmas Market special

A joyous medieval atmosphere awaits all who come to Ribeauvillé! Open on two weekends during Advent, the Ribeauvillé Christmas market has become over the years a not-to-be-missed event in Alsace. ... Read more!

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5 Christmas Markets on the Alsace Wine Route

The Alsace Wine Route is a scenic itinerary that criss-crosses the Alsatian vineyards from Marlenheim to Thann. During the Advent period, many villages and towns host Christmas markets ... Read more!

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Discover the Basel Christmas Market in Switzerland

On the border of France, the Swiss city of Basel (or Basle) hosts Switzerland’s largest Christmas market (der Basler Weihnachtsmarkt). Easily accessible from Mulhouse, France, you will be amazed by ... Read more!

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Explore La Défense Christmas Market in Paris

The Christmas market of La Défense is arguably the largest in the Paris region. The cluster of its white chalets at the centre of the Esplanade seems at odds with ... Read more!

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Grenoble Christmas Market: What To See in 2023

Since its creation in 1994, the Christmas market of Grenoble has become one of the most popular in the Rhône-Alpes region. The beautiful site of Grenoble, surrounded by ... Read more!

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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 Alsatian Christmas Market in Gare de l’Est, Paris, takes place under a ... Read more!

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Béthune Christmas Market: What To See in 2023

In the North of France, not far from the Belgian border, the town of Béthune hosts one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the Hauts-de-France region. Bethune ... Read more!

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Reims Christmas Market: What To See in 2023

Ideally situated on the forecourt of the famous cathedral, the Reims Christmas market has become over the years a significant event in Reims. Its 140 stalls attract more ... Read more!

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Arras Christmas Market: What To See in 2023

The Arras Christmas Market has become one of the most important festive events in northern France. The event welcomed a record one million visitors in recent years. It occupies ... Read more!

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Annecy Christmas Market: What To See in 2023

The Annecy Christmas market is the most important event in town during Advent. Each year the festive event “Christmas in the Alps” (Noël des Alpes) draws more than ... Read more!

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Where to find the Paris Christmas Markets?

The Paris Christmas markets have their origins in Alsace where the tradition is very strong and part of the local culture. France’s first and largest market is found in Strasbourg, ... Read more!

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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 approaches, the wine town hosts one of the most enchanting Christmas markets. The ... Read more!

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Discover the Sélestat Christmas Market

Located between Strasbourg and Colmar, the historic town of Sélestat is an important landmark in the history of Christmas traditions. The Sélestat Christmas Market occupies the old town ... Read more!

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Discover the Kaysersberg Christmas Market in Alsace

Kaysersberg, the “Mountain of the Emperor”, certainly deserves its prestigious name. When the time of Advent starts in Kaysersberg, you know you’re for a treat. Rustic decorations and ... Read more!

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