Christmas Market articles Tag

A Christmas market on the Champs-Elysées: an exceptional event

Christmas on the Champs-Elysées The first Christmas market on the Champs-Elysées took place from November 20 to December 31, 2008 between the Rond-Point and the Concorde. Europe was the main theme of this first edition, in tribute to the French Presidency of the European Union. The most bea ...

20
Nov
2008

The Christmas market in Strasbourg: a magical event

The oldest Christmas market in France The Christmas market Strasbourg or Christkindlmärik ('Market of the Christ Child' in Alsatian) is the oldest Christmas market in France. This market dedicated to handicrafts and Christmas decorations has been held annually in Strasbourg since 1570. Unlike o ...

21
Nov
2007

The Notre-Dame de Paris Christmas Market returns to the heart of the capital.

A Christmas market with a view of the cathedral After five years of work, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen its doors to the public on December 7 and 8, 2024. Alongside this historic event, the Notre-Dame de Paris Christmas Market will return to the vicinity of the cathedral from November 2 ...

14
Nov
2024

Tinsel and Trinkets: Mulhouse's Christmas Market

A single market in Alsace Nothing looks more like an Alsatian Christmas market than another Alsatian Christmas market... However, the city of Mulhouse has found a way to stand out by drawing inspiration from its industrial past and textile tradition. Formerly known as "les Etoffes de Noël," the M ...

30
Nov
2015

The Christmas market of Kaysersberg in Alsace

fer an atmosphere, decorations, illuminations and animations during the entire Christmas period from the first weekend of Advent until Epiphany. The Christmas market of Kaysersberg brings together artisans offering floral art, pottery, blown glass Christmas decorations and decorative subjects, wo ...

12
Dec
2014

The Amiens Christmas Market: the most popular market in Northern France.

Christmas settles in the Picardy capital. Since 1998, the Amiens Christmas Market has been held in the streets of the city center, featuring a different theme each year. As the holiday season approaches, visitors can find gift ideas among the handcrafted products offered in some 140 chalets. Exhi ...

23
Nov
2015

The Lille Christmas Market: A Cosmopolitan Market

Festive and cosmopolitan atmosphere With its garlands, lights, and wooden chalets, the Lille Christmas market spreads the magic of Christmas in the heart of the city. A must-see attraction at the end of the year, the Ferris wheel set up on the Grand Place soars to a height of 50 meters and offers ...

14
Dec
2015

The Mougins Christmas market: fun for the whole family

and meeting with Santa Claus! These animations are organized in partnership with the resort of Valberg and take place in parallel with the Mougins Christmas Market. A creative and gourmet market The Mougins Christmas market will offer many activities placed under the sign of greed and creative ...

14
Dec
2012

The Christmas market of Ribeauvillé : a medieval atmosphere

A festival as in the Middle Ages Like many communes in Alsace, Ribeauvillé organizes its Christmas market every year during the month of December. But the one nicknamed the 'City of the Ménétriers' differs from the neighboring towns by immersing its visitors in a medieval atmosphere! The towe ...

11
Dec
2013

Christmas in Menton: magical animations in the city

theme renewed at each edition: a good way to surprise visitors and never tire of them. From the first weekend of December, the illuminations, the Christmas market and many other activities invest the streets and gardens. Edition 2022 With a 2022 edition on the theme 'Santa's Workshop', Christm ...

17
Dec
2013

The Féeries d'Auteuil : a Christmas market in Paris

A Christmas market of solidarity Les Féeries d'Auteuil are a solidarity Christmas market organized by and for the benefit of the Apprentis d'Auteuil association. The Apprentis d'auteuil is an association that helps young people in great academic, social and family difficulty. This event is a ...

20
Nov
2014

The Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Christmas Market: An Event in Provençal Tradition

adition. In Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, the holiday season is a time to celebrate Christmas in the purest Provençal tradition. The Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Christmas market includes a Petit Marché du Gros Souper, a Santon Fair, and a Designers' Market. There, you will find all the products to prepar ...

18
Dec
2014

Christmas markets: 4 European cities famous for their markets

1- Cologne The Christmas market in Cologne is one of the most famous in Germany. This city, which is the fourth largest German metropolitan area, offers a total of 7 different Christmas markets, each more enchanting than the last. The ideal way to discover these different markets and the magn ...

08
Dec
2021

Christmas lights: the Montbéliard Christmas market

ember, are placed under the aegis of Aunt Airie (the good fairy of the Montbéliard region), Saint Nicolas and Père Fouettard. On this very authentic Christmas market, regional products take pride of place on the stalls: sausages and cancoillotte rub shoulders with chocolates, honey, gingerbread ...

17
Dec
2015

The Monaco Christmas Village: an enchanted world

Village has invited young and old to enter an enchanted universe. On this occasion, the Quai Albert 1er takes on a festive atmosphere with : - a Christmas market featuring handicrafts and regional specialties - decorations renewed every year - thematic animations: ice rink, merry-go-rounds, m ...

23
Dec
2011

Christmas in Provins: a medieval market and many other activities

The medieval Christmas market This year, the famous medieval city of Ile-de-France celebrates Christmas in Provins during the weekend on December 10 and 11, 2022. The highlight of this festive weekend is of course the 5th edition of the medieval Christmas market animated by troubadours, jugglers ...

12
Nov
2014

Angers: a magical and gourmet destination for Christmas

year. The program of the 2020 edition has been modified to adapt to the health situation. Several animations will not take place in 2020: => the Christmas market and its chalets => the animations of the Place Molière => the arrival of Santa Claus in the Jardin du Mail at the end of November ...

16
Dec
2020

Franche-Comté: 5 good reasons to visit Montbéliard in winter

d fabric of two or three colours (usually white, blue and madder red). Copyright : Pays de Montbéliard Tourisme 4- To visit one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in France Situated at the gateway to Alsace and Germany, Montbéliard perpetuates Christmas traditions and in particular ...

10
Nov
2021

The Saint Nicolas festivities in Nancy: a magical event

e missed in Lorraine The Fêtes de Saint-Nicolas à Nancy are an unmissable event in Lorraine. In Eastern France, this event is as famous as the famous Christmas market in Strasbourg! Indeed, it is in Nancy that Saint Nicholas (the Lorraine festival par excellence) is celebrated with the most pom ...

24
Nov
2021

French Riviera: where to see the most beautiful Christmas cribs?

A life-size crib in Old Nice In Nice, Lou Présépi is one of the star attractions during the Advent season. While the Christmas market in Nice is set up on Place Masséna and in the Jardin Albert Ier, this life-size nativity scene is set up every year on Place Rossetti in Vieux-Nice. No less th ...

27
Dec
2022