The Most Romantic Christmas in France: A Dazzling Night at the Christmas Market

As winter arrives, the cold weather has gradually dressed many high-latitude cities in a dreamy blanket of white. The romantic Champs-Élysées in Paris illuminates the Christmas season with a colorful sea of lights that look like a galaxy on the ground. The Eiffel Tower beams with dazzling light rays, and the nearby Ferris wheel twinkles brilliantly at night. The streets of Paris have truly become the most dazzling and romantic winter wonderland, officially kicking off the Christmas season. Across France, nearly a month-long series of Christmas market events have also begun to celebrate this most beautiful holiday.

 

The French Christmas market in Strasbourg, which has evolved since the 15th century to what it is today, is the oldest Christmas market in France and the top choice for celebrating Christmas in the country. The most famous feature of the Strasbourg market is its romantic and dreamy lighting, adorning the area’s ancient buildings and transforming the entire street into a fairytale-like Christmas town. Each year, starting four weeks before Christmas and reaching its climax on December 24th, the most lively spots are around the “Notre-Dame Cathedral” and “Place Broglie.” Here, you can find French handmade ornaments, traditional pastries, and all kinds of festive Christmas toys.