Kolma
The Christmas market in Colmar is full of dreamy style. First of all, it is the old city. Under the illumination of Christmas lights, the old city is like a scene in a fairy tale. The city center exudes a refreshing brilliance. Walking along the path, you can see many cultural relics, such as monuments, churches and museums. It's like going back to the Middle Ages, and a warm Christmas atmosphere hangs over the town.
There are six Christmas markets in Kol, and the most worthwhile one is PlacedesDominicains Christmas Market, which is close to Dominican Church. In addition, there is the old place del'AncienneDouane, where the famous Fontaine Schwendi is located. Deacmarket is famous for its delicious foie gras, meat, cheese and wine. If you encounter bad weather, you can take refuge in Koifhus Christmas Market and explore the exquisiteness and ingenuity of craftsman art in this indoor market. Families with children are most suitable to go to PetiteVenise Christmas Market, where there are many toy stalls and large-scale nativity scenes, as well as a mailbox. If you are lucky, you can write to Santa Claus and receive gifts!
In short, Colmar's Christmas trip will never let you down!
Exhibition time:11.22-12.29
Transportation: It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to take TGV from Paris East Station to Colmar.
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Strasbourg
1570, the first Christmas market was held in Strasbourg, a city in the northeast of France, which is considered as the earliest Christmas market in Europe, also known as christkindelsmrik. Today, Strasbourg has 1 1 places to hold Christmas markets every year, with more than 300 booths and cabins. The Expo offers a variety of Alsace-style arts, handicrafts and Christmas decorations. Here you can sip warm wine, eat local Bretzel, and enjoy the Christmas tree in Central Park and the surrounding historical sites. Besides, don't miss the Christmas songs sung by Advent Choir and the nativity scene performed live!
Christmas markets in different cities have local characteristics, and Strasbourg is no exception. Not only agricultural products with local characteristics are sold, but also various environmentally-friendly and exquisite handicrafts are placed on the stage. The Christmas market in Strasbourg continues the Christmas tradition in Alsace: sincerity, warmth and generosity. This is why Strasbourg Christmas Expo has been nominated as "the best Christmas Expo in Europe" for many times.
Exhibition time:11.22-12.30
Transportation: Depart from Paris East Railway Station, take TGV to Strasbourg, and it takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes to arrive.
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Monte bould
Monte bould is located in the Franche-Conte region in the east of France, bordering Switzerland in the east. It's called leslumiresdeNo, and as its name implies, this town is famous for its Christmas lights. As night falls, gorgeous lights decorate the ancient city, beautiful and dreamy.
There are about 160 cottage stalls in the town, filled with souvenirs with local characteristics. Strolling through the brightly lit streets, visitors can taste the special food of Monte beria, and sing and dance to the music with enthusiastic locals.
Exhibition time:11.23-12.24
Transportation: Depart from Lyon Station, take TGV in high-speed railway station, Mombelli, and arrive in about 2h 10min.
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AVIGNON
A few weeks before Christmas, avignon in the south of France will put on the most beautiful clothes and shine! The Christmas market here is more modern than that in eastern France. All the merchants in the city gathered in 60 cabins to provide local snacks, candles, toys, jewelry, scented products and other Christmas gifts with Provence characteristics. In addition, visitors can also see a giant manger composed of biblical figures (the manger at the birth of Jesus), which is a characteristic tradition of South France.
In order to make Christmas more exciting and full of surprises, the Expo also organized folk parades, band performances and magical balloon and other entertainment programs. 10 On February 24th and 25th, traditional midnight mass and activities will be held here to celebrate the birth of Jesus. If you want to enjoy another flavor of Provence, the Christmas market in avignon will never let you down!
Exhibition time:11.30-12.438+0.
Transportation: It takes about 2 hours and 55 minutes from Lyon Railway Station to avignon Central Railway Station.
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Lance
Reims is known as the City of Champagne, only 46 minutes away from Paris. The Christmas market in Reims is located in Notre Dame de Reims. You can taste champagne in the market cabin with traditional peach biscuits. This kind of biscuit originated in the late17th century. After twice baking, it exudes a strong vanilla flavor.
In addition to the handicrafts, decorations and holiday foods filled in the market, there is a 50-meter-high Ferris wheel near the church, overlooking the city of Lans decorated with gorgeous lights. There is also a children's kingdom that is very popular with children. In the kingdom, there are not only minivans, free skating, wooden toys, but also opportunities to meet Santa Claus! People can put letters to Santa Claus in the mailbox, meet Santa Claus and make Christmas ornaments, table mats and wish cards together.
Exhibition time:11.22-12.29
Transportation: It takes about 46 minutes from Paris East Station to Reims Station.
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Paris
Visiting the Christmas market in Paris may be the fastest way to feel the Christmas atmosphere. During Christmas, many landmark buildings in Paris were transformed and put on Christmas costumes. I believe that going to Paris at this time will have different surprises.
It is reported that there are about 15-20 Christmas markets around Paris every Christmas. At the Christmas market in LesHalles, gifts made by French artisans and mouth-watering local sausages, foie gras, casseroles, cheese and salted nuts are its characteristics. There are more than 100 wooden houses, more than a dozen carnival amusement facilities, skating rinks and even Santa Claus in LaMagiedeNo, JardindesTuileries. On the boulevard near the Champs Elysé es, dazzling Christmas lights and decorations are also worth seeing. The most beautiful market in Paris is Notre Dame de Paris. Despite the tragic fire in April this year, the Notre Dame market is still open this year. You can find high-quality handicrafts made in France as Christmas gifts here, and you will meet Santa Claus with red wine in the market.
Exhibition time:11.14-12.29.
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These are information about the Christmas market in France. After you know them, if you want to travel to France, don't miss these Christmas markets!