For over 30 years, the Lille Christmas Market (known locally as the Village de Noël Lille, or Lille Christmas Village) has been a signature festive event in Northern France, attracting thousands of visitors from France and beyond. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Lille Christmas Market is like, then … 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
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
While perhaps not as well known as the Christmas markets of Strasbourg and Colmar, the Mulhouse Christmas Market (pronounced mull-lose) is one of the most visited Xmas market destinations in the Alsace region of France. Famous for its annual Christmas fabric (a nod to the city’s history in the textile trade), this market is conveniently … 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
Guebwiller Christmas Market (also known as Blue Christmas) is a truly unique Xmas market event in Alsace that commits itself to a simple theme: blue. Yes, the color blue. From blue-lit Christmas trees to building facades covered in twinkly blue lights and projections, this Christmas market is like an enchanting Smurfy wonderland, all while maintaining … Read more
Colmar’s Christmas Markets are among the best known in the Alsace region, and perhaps one of the most photographed Christmas markets in all of Europe. The reason for that is simple of course – the Christmas markets in Colmar are absolutely stunning. Framed by fairytale half-timbered houses and richly decorated canals, Colmar’s six Christmas markets … Read more
With a massive ferris wheel, gorgeous light installations, and 60+ wooden chalets selling all kinds of wonderful gifts and treats, the Nice Christmas Market is by far one of the best Christmas markets to visit in the South of France. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Nice Christmas Market … Read more