The whole of France takes Christmas extremely seriously, with a wealth of traditions rolled out every year. However, some places really go to town with the celebrations! So, where are the best places to spend Christmas in France?
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Strasbourg
We can’t talk about Christmas in France without mentioning Strasbourg. The self-proclaimed ‘capital of Christmas’ hosts France’s oldest Christmas market, which attracts people from far and wide and has been going for 451 years. Beautiful lights decorate every corner of the city. Places of worship in the city also open up for concerts, exhibitions and more.
Strasbourg
Reims
A beautiful town in the Champagne region of France, Reims is also famed for its excellent Christmas market. This is paired with a series of festive events including parades, concerts, nativity plays and visits to Father Christmas. The cathedral here is a UNESCO world heritage site and completes the festive ambience! There are also 11 champagne houses to visit in the vicinity.
Reims
Paris
As the capital of France, Paris pulls out all the stops when it comes to Christmas. There’s certainly no better place to be for a spot of Christmas shopping. A stroll along the Champs Elysées, which has the most flamboyant display of lights in the whole city, is sure to ignite your Christmas spirit. Visit Place Vendôme, which is decorated with a forest of over 160 pine trees and wander around the variety of Christmas markets.
Champs Elysees
Nice
Most people think of Nice as the ultimate summer destination, with a beautiful beach and plenty of sunshine. However, it’s a great city to visit in December, too. The Christmas market is one of the most popular in France, attracting over 100,000 visitors a year. Despite this, you’ll find that the shops in Nice are not as busy as other times of the year and you still benefit from 9 hours of sunshine every day, making this a great time to see the city. The lights along the Promeade des Anglais and in the Place de Massena are a sight to behold.
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Nice
Dinan
Situated in the Cotes d’Armor department of Brittany, the pretty town of Dinan embraces Christmas. The half-timbered and stone houses, cobbled streets and picturesque river running through add to the festive ambience, and there is a market that is held throughout the whole of December. The entire town is decorated in beautiful Christmas lights and best of all, if you’re visiting from the UK, you can take a boat across the Channel and be there in less than an hour.
Dinan
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