Attracting over 600,000 visitors a year, the Arras Christmas Market is an enchanting event that is considered one of the top Christmas market events in Northern France. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Arras Christmas Market is like, then we’re here to help. Read on for an overview of … Read more
For over 20 years, the Toulouse Christmas Market has delighted thousands of visitors from France and beyond with its fun festive vibe, large skating rink, and abundance of great gifts and food. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Toulouse Christmas Market is like, then we’re here to help. Read … Read more
Taking place each year at the Quai de la Fraternité at Marseille’s Old Port, the Marseille Christmas Market is a fairly tame affair with about 40 wooden chalets selling Christmas market food, and a variety of gifts and souvenirs to bring home. And while it may not be as grand and extravagant as some of … Read more
If you’re hoping to experience an enchanting Christmas atmosphere with a Mediterranean twist, look no further than the beautiful Montpellier Christmas Market (also known in French as the Hivernales de l’Esplanade), one of the most popular Christmas events in Southern France. With more than 90 chalets selling all kinds of delicious Christmas market food and … Read more
While it takes place on only one day a year, the Lubersac Christmas Market is a highlight of the local festive calendar, and offers plenty of great gifts and eats for locals and tourists alike. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Lubersac Christmas Market is like, then we’re here … Read more
Known for its dazzling light installations, the French city of Montbéliard becomes a true Christmas wonderland every year. In addition to its famous Christmas Lights (Lumières de Noël) programme, the Montbéliard Christmas Market provides visitors with an opportunity to browse 170+ vendors selling all kinds of handmade gifts and tasty Christmas market food. If you’re … Read more
We’ve been to a lot of Christmas markets over the years, but one that has always stood out for us has been the beautiful Christmas market in Kaysersberg (translated into German as the emperor’s mountain). Committing itself to a theme of tradition and authenticity, it is widely considered to be among one of the best … Read more
Ribeauvillé’s Christmas Market is well known for its unique Medieval theme, which turns the historic town into a Middle Ages wonderland for two weekends every advent season. We first visited Ribeauvillé in November 2019 and loved walking around the beautifully decorated streets which were full of festive flair. While the famous Medieval Christmas market was … Read more
The Pfastatt Elves’ Christmas Market may not be as well known as other Christmas markets in Alsace (like Strasbourg or Colmar for example), but if you’re looking for an adorable and low-key Christmas market experience in France, this is one you have to check out. Known in French as the Pfastatt, Marché de Noël des … Read more
If you’re looking for a Christmas market experience that feels straight out of the pages of a storybook, Eguisheim Christmas Market has you covered. Widely considered to be one of the top inspirations for Belle’s village in Beauty and the Beast, Eguisheim is a picture-perfect wonderland full of winding cobblestoned streets, half-timbered houses in all … Read more