When do Christmas markets open in France this year? If you’re trying to research the answer to this question, you may have run into some trouble… that’s because the opening dates for Christmas markets in France vary by town, city & region. That’s why we created this page for you, so you can peep the … Read more
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
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
The following post was originally published in 2022, and the information below has been left for your reference. As of November 2024, we have not been able to find information about this year’s events in Lubersac, so please do the necessary research before planning your own trip. While it takes place on only one day … 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
Known as one of the prettiest cities in France, the charming Annecy becomes all the more magical at Christmas time, when its city centre is fully decked out with Christmas market stalls all around for the annual Annecy Christmas Market. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Annecy Christmas Market … Read more
Christmas is a holiday taken seriously in the French city of Metz, where all the most important squares are decked out in festive decor throughout the Advent period, alongside plenty of delightful Christmas programming. Considered one of the best Christmas markets in Northeastern France, the Metz Christmas market is a definite highlight of any winter … 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
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