French Christmas Markets

Across Europe towns and cities are getting ready for Christmas. Lights and decorations are all going up, if they are not up already and shops are preparing for the seasonal rush with there own festive cheer. Town and city centres from the biggest city’s to the smallest towns are also preparing for the special festive tradition of Christmas markets. Each year town squares and streets are transformed to winter wonderlands with lights, decorations, food, drink, entertainment, music and stall upon stall selling all sorts of goods.

One country that always springs to mind when thinking about Christmas markets is France. They have become synonymous with this festive tradition across the world with many of the best markets taking place in towns and city’s across the country. Traditionally the largest markets are held in Northern France but there are markets to delight in any region you wish to visit. Christmas markets in France originally started out as a way for rural housewives to come to market and obtain all the ingredients they will need for food over the festive period. But over the centuries they started attracting more than just rural housewives and have become popular with shoppers and tourists alike.

Here is a list of some of the very best Christmas markets France has to offer.

Paris Christmas Market
If you think that Paris is beautiful in spring and summer wait till you see it at Christmas. The city truly blooms at Christmas where you only have to take a short walk before you come across Christmas tree. The city play host to several Christmas markets and these should defiantly be on your list to visit as you will come away from Paris full of festive cheer.

Calais Christmas Market
Calais Christmas Market attracts over 100 stalls that spread through the city streets from its centre outside the theatre. The market is famous for its local specialties such as ostrich pâté and festive Rond de Saint Nicolas, delicious crunchy biscuits.

Disneyland Paris Christmas Market
What could be more magical than having a Christmas market in Disneyland. With an atmosphere unlike any other market in the world there is so much to see and do for kids and adults alike in this winter wonderland.

Strasbourg Christmas Market
Strasbourg is home to one of the biggest Christmas market in all of France. It’s setting in front of the cathedral make this one of the most beautiful markets anywhere. In 2008 the market will have been in existence for 431 years making this the oldest in all of France.

Brest Christmas Market
Brest Christmas market is nestled in this small and pretty harbour town in Brittany. The market consists of 47 chalets featuring the best in local produce. Mulled wine and festive foods are handed out to visitors.

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