Many towns in France have their Christmas market. Féerie, delicacies, treats, meet Santa Claus … this event allows time to escape a family outing. The oldest to the more traditional through the most original, treat yourself to a trip in the most beautiful Christmas markets.
The Christmas market in Lille: a window on the world
From November 24, come and make your Christmas shopping from over 80 chalets Place Rihour, which are full of good ideas. Stroll to the craft from another world: Russian, Polish, Native American and Quebec to find original gifts and exotic.
When? November 19 to December 30, 2011
Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 11h to 20h, from Friday to Saturday from 11am to 21pm. Up to 22h on Saturdays 3, 10 and 17 December. Closed December 25.
More information on: www.noel-a-lille.com
Christmas Markets in Paris
Don’t miss the Christmas market on the Champs Elysées will consist of 160 chalets built in the Vosges. Installed on the roundabout of the Champs-Elysées to the Place de la Concorde, the market offers a wonderful perspective on the Ferris wheel lit. From Saturday, November 19, 2011 to Monday, January 2, 2012.
In addition to the Champs-Elysées, several places of the capital are organizing their own Christmas market:
- Christmas Market of Montparnasse – 15th
Monday December 5 to Friday, December 30, 2011
- Christmas Market Trocadero – 16th
From Thursday, December 8, 2011 to Monday, January 2, 2012
Open from 11:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- Christmas Market at Place d’Italie – 13th
From Friday, November 25, 2011 to Saturday, December 24, 2011
- The Santa Claus Village Place Saint Germain des Pres – 6th
From Friday, December 2, 2011 to Monday, January 2, 2012
- The Christmas market at the Halle Freyssinet tropical-12th
From 7 to 11 December 2011
- The Christmas Ark of Defense
Wednesday 23 November to Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Open from 10am to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 10am to 20pm on weekends
A sparkling Christmas Market in Marseille
The Cannebière, the Old Port districts and all other Marseille will put their suit of lights to celebrate Christmas. Many sites sparkle with a thousand lights. And to continue the tradition, since 1803, there are also santonniers parading the aisles of Meilhan. Countless tasting pastries, wines will satisfy every palate without forgetting all the shows and entertainment.
practical Information
When? November 19 to December 31, 2011
Hours: 10 am to 18:30.
The five Christmas markets in Colmar
Let yourself be caught up in the smell of orange and cinnamon over the streets of this authentic town of Haut-Rhin and can visit as many as five Christmas markets. If you go to Colmar, spend the night to enjoy the beautiful lights installed throughout the city around the Christmas markets and the largest skating rink.
practical Information
When? November 24, 2011 to January 2, 2012
Hours: details on the website below
More information: www.noel-colmar.com
Feel for the tradition of the Christmas market in Avignon
In Provence, the Christmas season lasts 40 days, until Candlemas. Religious tradition requires, do not miss the midnight mass followed by a large table with the final 13 for desserts. The Christmas market, located on the famous Place de l’Horloge, the course offers nurseries animated figurines and decorated with traditional parades and folk dances.
practical Information
When? November 26, 2011 to January 1, 2012
Opening hours: 9:30 to 19h
More information: www.avignon-and-provence.com
Strasbourg is the oldest Christmas market
It is 1570 when the capital of the Alsace region installs its Christmas market around the cathedral. Since this event has a worldwide reputation. It is to delve into the true Christmas spirit with decorations, singing, sweets and mulled wine on one of 11 Christmas markets in the city.
When? From November 26 to December 31, 2011
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 20pm, Fridays and Saturdays until 21h
More information: www.noel.strasbourg.eu
Plombières-Les-Bains: a Christmas tradition
This year Plombières-Les-Bains (Vosges) will honor the Saint Nicolas, recipes of yesteryear, old businesses, farms and manger living …
When? From November 26 to December 18, 2010
Hours: open the weekend: Saturday from 13h to 19h and Sundays from 10:30 to 19h.
More information: www.marchedenoel-plombieres.com
Lots of entertainment at the Christmas market in Grenoble
Food, crafts, decoration, humanitarian associations … All poles that you can discover during your travels to the Christmas market in Grenoble. This year is not less than 90 exhibitors located in small cottages decorated with robots that you can admire. Many activities are planned throughout the event. Among other things, Santa Claus will take up his winter quarters in the village from Saturday, December 13th to accommodate children. The market will welcome humanitarian organizations on the Place Victor Hugo.
When? From November 25 to December 24, 2011
Hours: daily from 10am to 20pm. Saturday night December 20 to 13 and 22h.
More information: www.noel-grenoble.com
Toulouse: the Christmas market for the pleasure of the eyes and taste buds
The Place du Capitole of Toulouse adds to the charm of a hundred small wooden chalets with a thousand and one finds. The Toulouse and tourists go there at lunch with a delicious truffles, the aligot or pretzels. In the afternoon with a glass of mulled wine in hand, feel free to stroll the aisles between Degotte for small gifts.
When? From December 2 to 27, 2010
Opening hours: 10am to 20pm (closes at 19h 24 and December 28). Night until 22h on 3, 9, 10, 10, 16 and 17 December.
More information: www.toulouse-tourisme.com
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