French Christmas Markets
Avignon
29 November–30 December 2008
Goodies galore at Avignon's Christmas market! Visit the chalets in Place de l'Horloge for nougat, chocolates, candied fruit, and truffles.
Winter breaks to Avignon from £399
Colmar
22 November-31 December 2008
Colmar has five main Christmas Markets, including a children's market, covered market, antique market and a speciality Alsatian food market.
Winter breaks to Colmar from £279
Lille
19 November–30 December 2008
A short hop on Eurostar to Lille offers over 80 stalls selling local produce, decorations and gifts, plus a 50 metre high big wheel for views over the city!
Winter breaks to Lille from £109
Lyon
1-24 December 2008
Lyon’s Christmas Market is held in Place Carnot and boasts over a 100 colourful chalets offering Christmas decorations, gifts and plenty of culinary delights.
Winter breaks to Lyon from £269
Montpellier
4-31 December 2008
Enjoy a Mediterranean Christmas market set in Place de la Comedie, in the centre of Montpellier. Shop for Mediterranean treats and
gifts.
Winter breaks to Montpellier fom £219
Nice
6 December 2008-4 January 2009
Stock up on specialities from the South of France at Nice's Christmas Village which takes place in the gardens near Place Massena.
Winter breaks to Nice fom £199
Reims
21 November–28 December 2008
In late November the centre of Reims is transformed into a Christmas Village with 125 chalets offering traditional crafts, decorations and gastronomic products.
Winter breaks to Reims from £179
Strasbourg
29 November-31 December 2008
A Christmas market was first held in Strasbourg in 1570, making it one of the most historic markets in France. The picturesque stalls offer Alsace specialities and crafts, mulled wine and decorations.
Winter breaks to Strasbourg from £199
Bruges from £174
2 Nights 4* hotel
+ Eurostar & Train
Amsterdam
from £315
3 Nights 5* hotel
+ Train
Brussels from £124
1 Night 4* hotel
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