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Christmas in Lorraine: what to see!
Christmas in Lorraine consists of traditions centred around the character of St. Nicholas, locally known as Saint-Nicolas. In Nancy, the Patron Saint of Lorraine is at the centre of a ... Read more!
Christmas in France: Celebrations and Traditions
Ready to experience the charm of Christmas in France? This festive season transforms France’s most iconic destinations, from Paris to picturesque villages, into dazzling winter wonderlands. Throughout the ... Read more!
Chocolate Mendiants
As little Christmas delicacies, chocolate mendiants are part of the Provençal tradition and the thirteen desserts. The Provençal tradition of the mendicant order The colours of their ingredients are ... Read more!
Leckerlis from Basle – Leckerlis de Bâle
Leckerlis are swiss little gingerbreads which come from Basle on the border of France and are often cooked in South Alsace … one is never enough! They are part ... Read more!
French Christmas log – Bûche de Noël
A Christmas log is the traditional dessert for the French Christmas meal on the 24th of December. It is a rolled sponge / Genoese sponge in the shape ... Read more!
Bredalas Christmas Cookies – Bredalas de Noël
Bredalas are little Christmas cookies whose preparation date back to the Renaissance. This is probably one of the best known Alsatian traditions. The Bredalas (the spelling changes depending ... Read more!
Chocolate Truffles – Truffes au chocolat
The French chocolate truffles (truffes au chocolat) are traditionally served around the Holiday season and are a delicious little treat covered with bitter cocoa. According to the legend, ... Read more!
This is the True Message of Christmas
For some people, Christmas is all about Santa, presents, Christmas trees and decorations. This is a festive season when it’s time to rejoice and gather together around a ... Read more!
The Most Beautiful Christmas Carols in France
Christmas in France is celebrated with singing songs that are called “les noëls”. Christmas Carols in France are traditionally remembering the birth of Jesus. They are sung by ... Read more!
The formidable story of Santa Claus in France
Santa Claus in France is called “Père Noël”. Like in any place celebrating Christmas, the French Father Christmas wears a red suit and hat with white fur trim ... Read more!
The enchanting Christmas Markets in France
Christmas markets in France are small villages made of wood stalls (called chalets). They are usually located in the main square or street of a town. They officially start ... Read more!
What are the legends of Saint-Nicolas
Saint-Nicolas is the character who distributes presents to Austrian, Belgian, Dutch, German, French and Swiss children on the 6th December. He is often portrayed as a tall thin ... Read more!
Discover the Mulhouse Christmas Market in Alsace
You’ve been to the Strasbourg and Colmar Christmas markets. And you’re looking for another fantastic festive market in Alsace? You’ll have to go to Mulhouse, Alsace’s second most-populated city, ... Read more!
Strasbourg Christmas Market 2026: Dates & Travel Tips
The Strasbourg Christmas market spreads across the squares and streets of the historic centre, from Place Broglie to the cathedral and Petite France. In this corner of Alsace, ... Read more!
Colmar Christmas Market: An Enchanting Festive Event in Alsace
The Colmar Christmas Market is truly one of my favourite festive spots in Alsace. During this festive season, the town’s medieval streets and half-timbered houses are adorned with ... Read more!
The Top Traditions of the French Christmas Tree
Decorated with ornaments, glistening tinsel, blinking fairy lights and topped by a star, the French Christmas tree has become an iconic figure of Christmas. This discovery article will ... Read more!
Epiphany in France: Origins and Traditions
Epiphany in France takes place on the 6th of January. It celebrates the date of the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. On that day, the ... Read more!
Christmas in Provence: Traditions and Celebrations
According to tradition, the Christmas celebrations in Provence begin on the 4th of December on Saint Barbara’s Day and end on the 2nd of February at Candlemas. The ... Read more!
15 French Traditions of Christmas You Should Know!
How do the French celebrate Christmas? I’m glad you asked it… for there is much to say about one of my favourite topics! Did you know that the ... Read more!
