What if you took advantage of the holiday season to experience the magic of polar landscapes? With its volcanoes and glaciers, Iceland is one of the most spectacular destinations during this time of the year. We have listed 5 good reasons for you to celebrate Christmas in Iceland.
Even though trips to winter sports resorts are often associated with skiing, it is not essential to hit the slopes to enjoy the delights of snow and altitude. Today, ski resorts are competing in creativity to attract new visitors. They offer a host of unusual activities because a new trend is emerging where people go on mountain vacations without skiing.
It is not essential to go to Lapland or New York to experience magical end-of-year celebrations. The magic of Christmas can also be found without leaving the borders of France, as our country has cities with atmospheres and traditions to suit all tastes. We have selected 5 destinations for an unforgettable Christmas holiday in France.
In addition to the traditional Saint-Antoine Christmas Market, the city of Grasse offers numerous festivities for the end-of-year celebrations starting from the first weekend of December. The program includes a nativity scene exhibition, a torchlight procession, numerous workshops for children, and not to forget a sound and light show at the Place de l'Evêché.
In 2022, over 20 million people worldwide went on a cruise. If you too dream of a trip that's different from stays at a hotel or in a holiday club, embark on an adventure you'll remember for the rest of your life. Here are 5 good reasons to go on a cruise.
Medieval town cherished by tourists throughout the year for its beauty and its Quarries of Light, Les Baux-de-Provence hold a special magic during the end-of-year festivities. We invite you to discover the places and traditions that make this town an essential destination for Christmas.
Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe, enjoys an exceptional setting at 2,300 meters above sea level. It is regularly awarded for the quality of its facilities and services, which attract some 300,000 holidaymakers each winter. It was even voted the best ski resort in the world at the World Ski Awards 2023.
If you want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of an authentic Provençal Christmas, head to the Christmas market in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. This event includes a "Petit Marché du Gros Souper" (Little Market of the Big Supper), a "Foire aux Santons" (Santon Fair), and a "Marché des Créateurs"... Provençal, of course!
Since the health crisis, the French have favored local stays within the country. However, tourists tend to flock to the same sites and coastal areas during the same periods of the year. For all vacationers looking for a more original and authentic experience, the Breton startup Bienvenue les Artisans offers the opportunity to spend a weekend immersed with local craftsmen and producers. Here's how it works.
The Amiens Christmas Market is the largest Christmas market in northern France. Each winter, it returns to enchant the streets of the city center, much to the delight of both young and old! Over a million visitors flock there to experience the magic of Christmas, wander among the chalets, and enjoy numerous free activities.
