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With the end of year celebrations just a few weeks away, Christmas markets are taking place in regions all across France. Here are some of our suggestions for a visit.
At the heart of the city, Bordeaux Christmas market is a beautiful place to walk with your family – the carousel is a must see. This year, more than a hundred exhibitors will set up shop in
the small wooden chalets of the market, where you can stock up on a multitude of original gift ideas.
In Haute-Savoie, the Annecy Christmas market will start this Saturday, November 25. Stalls will be set up in the city centre on the Town Hall square, while the Santa Claus village is at the
Square des Martyrs de la Déportation (Bonlieu). Santa will make appearances on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
In the heart of the historic city, Rouen’s Christmas market will be held on the square in front of the cathedral until December 24. In an enchanting setting, around fifty small white huts
adorned with garlands will offer a variety of products, for festive and friendly celebrations.
Decorations, comfort food and plenty of lights – that is what you can find at Lille Christmas market which opened on Wednesday (November 22). Situated at Place Rihour there are some 90
exhibitors from multiple regions of France, as well as Le chalet de la solidarité where charities will take turns to raise funds for their cause.
There are a number of Christmas markets in the greater Paris area, but the Paris la Défense market is the biggest with more than 200 stands to explore. Authentic stalls offer a wide variety
of gift products, as well as specialty foods from Alsace, the region where the tradition of Christmas markets in France began.
In the heart of Place Masséna, 45 chalets with a wide range of products await at Nice Christmas market. For the adults a stage area will host ‘after work’ evenings with DJs throughout
December, while children can meet Santa at his grotto in Jardin Albert 1er, not to mention enjoy the Ferris wheel and rides.
The Christmas market in Grenoble opened its doors on November 23. Located on Place Victor Hugo, it will be open every day until December 24. Several concerts are scheduled, as well as
workshops and storytimes for children. Santa Claus will be present on weekends and Wednesdays.
