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STRASBOURG, FRANCE
The capital of Christmas in France,
Strasbourg's Christkindelsmärik is
the oldest in France, dating back to
1570. More than 300 wooden chalets
in the city's Old Town square brim
with colourful wares, fine food and
mulled wine, bringing festive cheer in
abundance. Thousands of shimmering
lights and decorations make it one of
the most famous Christmas markets
in Europe. Alsatian specialties feature
an array of hearty classics, from
bretzels (soft, bread-like pretzels) to
bredele (star-shaped spiced cookies),
and knacks (sausages) to pain d'epices
(gingerbread).
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BUDAPEST,
HUNGARY
The Budapest Christmas Fair
and Winter Festival located in
Vörösmarty Square is the oldest
and most popular market in
the Hungarian capital. Quaint
cottages and over 100 wooden
stalls transform the area into a
magical wonderland, complete
with the delicious scent of
mulled wine, cinnamon,
roasted chestnuts and honey
biscuits, alongside traditional
Hungarian dishes such as pork
knuckle and chimney cake.
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PARIS, FRANCE
La Magie de Noël located in
Tuileries Garden alongside the Lourve
is by far the largest and most popular
of Paris' many Christmas markets.
Originally located along the Champs
Élysées the market moved to Tuileries
in 2018. The enormous Ferris Wheel
is silhouetted against the Parisian
skyline while the white chalets of the
Artisan Village feature handmade
gifts, crafts and other specialty French
products. The aroma of hot roasted
chestnuts, crepes and vin chaud (hot
mulled wine) fills the air while the
Champagne igloo provides a uniquely
French experience.
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VISIT STRASBOURG
VISIT PARIS
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