WINTER 2021/22 THE GUIDE


France is a fantastic destination for winter festivals and Christmas markets


tradition dating back to1951. Our favourite thing about this market? We can’t decide if it’s the fabulous illuminations cast on to the historic Palace of the Dukes or the scrumptious local pain d’épices (gingerbread). www.destinationdijon.com


the fabulous Christmas tree, you can marvel at the santons, the famous nativity figurines. A Ferris wheel adds to the fun and you can keep your energy up with some babeluttes de Lille (butter caramel sweets). www.noel-a-lille.com


“NOTHING IS MORE CERTAIN TO PUT YOU IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT THAN A TRADITIONAL MARCHÉ DE NOËL”


Lille


Lille has already amassed an impressive lineup for its 2021 Christmas village on the Gothic Place Rihour. Foie gras, nougat, leather goods, jewellery, Christmas decorations – whatever’s on your shopping list, you’ll find it here amidst the 80 or so wooden chalets. As well as


Montbéliard Every year, the magic of Christmas lights up Montbéliard thanks to the illuminations that make it famous across France. Its traditional market in the historic heart of the glittering city sees around 180 artisans and producers from the surrounding region gather in wooden


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