The Strasbourg Christmas market is the holiday wonderland of your dreams. Each year, this city, known as the Capital of Christmas, becomes aglow with twinkling lights and dreamy chalets selling anything from local wines to artisan goods. Visiting the Strasbourg Christmas markets is a 5-senses experience. Between the taste of spiced gingerbread, smells of vin …
Located in the heart of the Alsatian Wine Route amongst lovely vineyards is the Riquewihr Christmas Market. This quaint Medieval town may be small, but it certainly is mighty with its Christmas market and wine. So once you’ve explored the Christmas markets in Strasbourg, Colmar, and even smaller towns like Obernai, Kaysersberg, or Ribeauville, you …
Perhaps you’ve already explored the enchanting Christmas markets in Strasbourg and Colmar and want to visit a smaller town for its market. Or maybe you love tiny towns and their charming Christmas markets instead. Either way, you’ll want to add the Kaysersberg Christmas Market to your list! Located in the heart of the Alsace Wine …
If you are planning a trip to see the Christmas markets in the Alsace, then this is one place you don’t want to miss. Out of all the Christmas markets I visited in this region, including Strasbourg, Colmar, Ribeauville, Kaysersberg, Riquewihr, and Obernai, the Obernai Christmas Market was by far my favorite. Between it being …
Visiting the Colmar Christmas market is like stepping into a dreamy winter wonderland. Soft, twinkling lights shine overhead as you smell the sweet scent of vin chaud and pain d’epices. The air even feels electric at night when you can see animated light displays as well as the excitement of the people around you. Colmar …
If you’re searching for a really unique Christmas market to enjoy, then you’ve got to check out the Ribeauville Christmas Market. This is no ordinary holiday market in the Alsace; this is the Ribeauville Medieval Market. Yes, for two weekends in December, you have the chance to see people dressed up as knights, peasants, etc. …
Experiencing a Paris autumn can be a charming time. For starters, the way the city completely changes colors is pure perfection. All the lovely gardens and parks gradually go from colorful and flower-filled to golden and red as the leaves turn. And you cannot imagine the relief of everyone as the sweltering heat of summer …
Colmar is such a charming town to visit year-round. Whether you want to explore its enchanting Christmas markets around the holiday season or stroll around Petite Venise in early spring, you’ll definitely want to spend at least one day in Colmar to enjoy its beauty. Colmar is a town located in the Alsace region of …
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been counting down to the Paris Olympics ever since it was announced! So now that the games are inching ever closer, it is time to figure out your Paris Olympics travel plans. I’ll be honest, I had talked about my love of France often and even toyed with …
Visiting France for the first time can be lovely. The museums and monuments of Paris are incredible, the sunny shores of the Mediterranean are sublime, and the mountains are majestic. But… not knowing French can make it challenging at times. That is why I am sharing some useful French phrases to know when traveling to …