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French Christmas Markets

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About this trip

Seven days through France in December, moving between grand châteaux, champagne cellars and Christmas markets strung with lights. It's a fully guided group trip built around the festive season, so expect mulled wine, market stalls and medieval town centres rather than a packed sightseeing itinerary.

You'll take in Strasbourg's markets, one of the best-known in Europe, alongside quieter stops like Reims with its cathedral and cobbled streets. A visit to a champagne house adds a proper regional touch beyond the usual market-hopping.

The pace is easy, with private rooms throughout, so it suits travellers who want the Christmas atmosphere without a rushed schedule.

What you'll do

  • See Château de Chambord decorated for Christmas
  • Visit a champagne house near Reims
  • Warm up with steaming mulled wine in Strasbourg
  • Wander the Christmas markets and cobbled streets of Reims
  • Explore Strasbourg's old town, lit up for the season
Good to know
  • Easy pace throughout, with private rooms rather than shared
  • Best suited to those who want a festive, market-focused trip rather than heavy sightseeing
  • Expect cold weather and busy market crowds, as it runs in December
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Getting there

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One-way · arrive 4 Dec 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Paris · 4 Dec – 5 Dec

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