What to visit in Paris during the winter?
Winter has arrived in France and snow has fallen in many places . Sunbathing by the Mediterranean sea, walking in the lavender fields of Provence, enjoying the flowery open markets, all these pleasures are over.
So, no vacation in France for the winter? Wrong. Right now, the first Christmas market of the year has opened in Paris. Guess where? On the “Champs Elysees”, no less.
Hot wine, santons of Provence (terra cotta statues that are only on display at Christmas time), candles, sugar frosted gingerbread, Christmas tree decorations but also some gifts not related to Christmas.
(Picture from Freefoto.com)
The real Christmas markets can be found in the North East of France, in Alsace. The first ones to open are in Colmar and in Metz. Enjoy this unique Christmas ambiance till Dec. 28th.
Watch the video of the Christmas Market , “Marche de Noel, in Strasbourg, France: http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=rivUw-FmUOo
Le Marche de Noel in Strasbourg is known for being one of the finest Marche de Noel in France.
If you are in France during the winter, don’t miss “les marches de Noel”. That will warm you up (your body with the hot wine and your spirit with the ambiance).
My name is Jackie Grandchamps. In 2003, I founded French Escapade, offering another way to travel in small groups of 8. "Don't be a tourist, be our guest" is the moto and spirit of my company.
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November 24th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
I can relate to this ! , I’ve heard some goody things about this blog ! I bookmarked it on my favorites and will visit it again for more interesting posts like this one, Thanks
November 25th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Thanks, please keep coming back and posting your comments
jackie
December 11th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Are all the usual street markets open over the winter?
December 12th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Yes there are.
This week was very snowy week in the Alps and in La Cote Saint Andre, market day is on Thursday. When I got up this Thursday, there was a foot of fresh snow on the sidewalk. But the snow plough has come and the market vendors were already there. Only a few showed up because of this special snow conditions but on decent weather days, they all come in the winter too. For Jackie, from Valerie’s corner, in France!