Wondering when Christmas markets in Alsace are taking place this year? To help you out with your travel planning, we’ve put together this list of dates so you can find them all in one place. We’ve tried our best to add as many markets as we could find, but are always looking to improve this … Read more
In a sea of charming Christmas markets in Alsace, Turckheim Christmas Market manages to stand out from the pack thanks to its delightful elf theme, unique advent calendar and perfectly magical decor. We first visited this Christmas market in November 2019 and loved the adorably decorated chalets and distinctive selection of food and drink. Not … 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
Strasbourg’s Christmas Market scene is world-famous. They don’t call it the Capital of Christmas for nothing, after all! And after visiting for ourselves back in 2019, we can confirm that Strasbourg offers one of the best Christmas market experiences you can find in Europe. From jawdropping settings like the Strasbourg Cathedral to unique market offerings … Read more
While perhaps not as elaborate as some of the other Christmas markets in the Alsace, Sélestat Christmas Market has the unique distinction of being where you can find the world’s first written mention of the almighty Christmas Tree. … which (for history nerds like us) makes it pretty cool. These days, Christmas festivities in Sélestat … Read more
Every year, the Riquewihr Christmas Market delights thousands of visitors from across France and beyond with its fairytale atmosphere and impressive Christmas vendors. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Riquewihr Christmas Market is like, then we’re here to help. Read on for an overview of Riquewihr Christmas Market, with … 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
For over 20 years, the Orléans Christmas Market has been a key fixture of the holiday schedule in France’s beloved Loire Valley. With an exciting Christmas program including a large ferris wheel, multiple market chalets, and beautiful festive projections on the city’s cathedral, thousands of visitors from France and beyond come to Orléans during the … Read more
Obernai Christmas Market may not be as well known internationally as its fellow Alsatian markets in Strasbourg or Colmar, but in our opinion, it’s one of the most underrated Christmas markets in the region… so much that we wrote an entire post here to sing its praises! We first visited this Christmas market in November … Read more