Belgium Christmas Markets
Antwerp
12-26 December 2008
Warm yourself with a glass of mulled wine, buy fabulous festive decorations and listen to carols on Antwerp’s Grote Markt.
Winter breaks to Antwerp from £139
Bruges
28
November 2008–4 January 2009
The charming city of Bruges is a magical setting for a Christmas market. Pick up last minute gifts, tree decorations and local delicacies, and whizz around the ice-rink in Markt Square.
Winter breaks to Bruges from £179
Brussels
29 November 2008–1 January 2009
Christmas stalls are set up on Place St Catherine, and offer a huge range of gifts and local food specialities (don't go home without at least one box of Belgium chocolates). Plus an ice-rink.
Winter breaks to Brussels from £109
Ghent
12-30 December 2008
Ghent Christmas Market will take place on St. Baafsplein and visitors can choose from 50 wooden huts offering Christmas treats. Listen out for carol singers.
Winter breaks to Ghent fom £169
Ypres
29 November-28 December 2008
Ypres' Christmas market takes place on the Grote Markt, in the centre of the town. Swiss chalets offer food and gifts, take a spin round the ice-skating rink, or warm up on a nearby café.
Winter breaks to Ypres fom £149
Paris from £119
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