Why You Should Visit Paris at Christmastime + Best Christmas Markets, Things to Do, and More!

Paris at Christmastime, I can remember it fondly in my mind. Images spring forth of twinkling lights around the city, dazzling window displays at Galeries Lafayette, melty raclette cheese being scraped onto a baguette at the Tuileries Christmas market, and all the excuses to have sips of mulled wine in between rounds of Champagne and …

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Obernai Christmas Market Guide: 2025 Dates & Is It Worth It?

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 …

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Kaysersberg Christmas Market Ultimate Guide: 2025 Dates, Things To Do, & More!

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 …

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Ribeauville Christmas Market: Is It Worth It + 2025 Dates, Times, and More!

If there is a really unique place to visit during the holiday season in the Alsace, it has to be the Ribeauville Christmas Market. That is because it is actually the Ribeauville Medieval Market. This means that the market is Medieval themed with the townspeople really getting involved and dressing up, a live band playing …

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Riquewihr Christmas Market Guide: 2025 Dates, Things To Do, & More!

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 …

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Colmar Christmas Market: My Perfect Guide With 2025 Dates, Things To Do, What To Wear, & More!

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 …

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Strasbourg Christmas Market: My Perfect Guide With 2025 Dates, Things To Do, & More!

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 …

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8 Best Alsace Christmas Markets (2025 Dates) Plus a 5-Day Alsace Christmas Market Itinerary

You never forget your first visit to the Alsace Christmas markets. The smells of gingerbread, vin chaud, and Munster cheese fill the air as you become mesmerized by all the twinkling lights. It is an experience that entices all the senses, and even after returning home, you’ll want to hop right back on a plane …

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Is Eze Worth Visiting? My Secret to Enjoying Eze + Best Things to Do

You’ve likely seen photos of Eze while scrolling through social media. Picture-perfect rustic buildings perched atop a hill overlooking the glittering Mediterranean Sea come to mind when one imagines Eze. But is Eze worth visiting? What are the best things to do in Eze? I aim to answer this and more! And I’ll start out …

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Should You Go to the Grand Masked Ball at Versailles? Everything You Need to Know

Should you go to the Grand Masked Ball at Versailles? Let’s talk about it! Something you may not know about me is that I love history, historical costumes, and running around castles. Yes, I’ve run around castles in the Loire Valley, stayed at a chateau hotel in Normandy, and even did a whole day trip …

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