French Christmas is one of such a mixture of cheery mood, customs and magic that bewitches the tourist. France is a bright, sparkling Christmas market, with bright and shiny decorations, and a friendly, welcoming nation and these make it a memorable country to spend a holiday. The best places to spend Christmas in France are Paris, Strasbourg, Colmar, Lyon, Dijon, Montbeliard, and the French Alps as these have not only unique experiences that make the Christmas season happen, but also extremely varied experiences.
Top places to spend Christmas in France
Here is a table of the top 10 places to spend Christmas in France based on festive charm, Christmas markets, and holiday activities:
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Rank |
Place |
Highlights |
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1. |
Paris |
Iconic Christmas markets, Eiffel Tower lights, Avenue Montaigne, Galeries Lafayette decorations, festive spirit across the city |
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2. |
Strasbourg |
The traditional Christmas market, beautiful Alsace ambiance. |
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3. |
Dijon |
Christmas market with wooden chalets, ice rink, foodie paradise |
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4. |
Colmar |
Picturesque Christmas market in medieval town setting |
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5. |
Lille |
Large Christmas market with chalets, Ferris wheel, huge Christmas tree |
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6. |
Montbeliard |
Renowned for its unique and artisanal Christmas markets |
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7. |
Tours |
Base for Loire Valley castles festively decorated for Christmas |
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8. |
Nancy |
Market in Unesco-listed Place Stanislas, superb Christmas tree, Ferris wheel |
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9. |
Metz |
Historic medieval buildings, multiple Christmas market spots and attractions |
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10. |
Aix-en-Provence |
Festive Christmas markets and traditional Provençal ambiance |
At Christmas, Paris is a fairy-tale land with such unusual markets, where festive food, craft products, and an ice skating rink are sold. The use of LED decorations adds to the lighting, and the Eiffel Tower adds to the magical atmosphere. Next to it is the Christmas market, which entails hand-made products that are French in culture.
Strasbourg is the epitome of the Christmas mood, with its magnificent decorations and marked by a lot of market stands with its traditional Alsatian presents and delicacies, which make the scene look like a fairy tale. Colmar adds the touch of holidays with its small themed markets against a beautiful medieval city, flashing with twinkling lights.
Lyon is known with the Festival of Lights held in early December, where artistic lights dazzle the visitors. It has Christmas markets in its Christmas markets, especially in Place Carnot, which serve gourmet food and special gifts. Dijon boasts of vibrant markets with chalets made of wood and local cuisine, ice skating and rides suited to the family.
France has numerous festivities around the Christmas season based on the markets, lightings and events that can be enjoyed by the family in the great cities.
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Activity |
Description |
Popular Locations |
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Christmas Markets |
Wooden chalets with crafts, gifts, hot wine (vin chaud), roasted chestnuts and local foods such as buke de Noel. |
Paris (Tuileries, La Defense, Notre-Dame), Strasbourg, Nice. |
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Ice Skating Rinks |
Festive light outdoor rinks, usually in or around markets or landmarks to have fun in the evening. |
Strasbourg, Paris (Tuileries), Rouen. |
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Light Shows & Illuminations |
Vast spectacles on cathedrals, streets as well as Eiffel Tower, with sound-and-light shows. |
Dome of Rouen Cathedral, Bayeux, Paris (Eiffel Tower) |
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Ferris Wheels & Fairs |
Sightseeing rides, carousels and holiday theme funfair. |
Lille, Paris (Tuileries), Rouen |
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Holiday Concerts |
Old-fashioned music and operas in old churches and opera houses at Christmas. |
La Madeleine, saint severin, Palais Garnier (Paris). |
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Meet Santa & Crafts |
Father Christmas comes by, free children events, craft displays and nativity figurines (santons). |
Market (Paris), Provence fairs. |
Conclusion
Christmas in France is a fairyland one can associate with combining the urban festive traditions, magical markets and fantastic scenery both in large urban areas and even in the tiny villages located in the Alps. Stunned by the Parisian lights, in Strasbourg and Colmar, in the midst of Alsatian cuisine, or in the Alps, skiing slopes, France is the perfect vacation location, with good, cultural, and pleasant atmosphere.
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