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 …
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 …
It is safe to say that I love St-Remy-de-Provence. This town, located in the Alpilles Regional Natural Park, is full of history and charm. So if you’re planning a visit, you’ll love these 15 best things to do in St-Remy-de-Provence, France. I was lucky to spend 2 days in St-Remy-de-Provence during my recent 2-week trip …
Searching for the best things to do in Grenoble, France? You’ve come to the right place! Back in the day, when I was a young, early twenty-something, I actually lived in Grenoble for a time! The first big trip I had ever taken was to France where I would study abroad for a semester, live …
When it comes to the best things to do in Lyon, the list can be hard to narrow down. After all, Lyon is France’s third-largest city. Located where the Saone and Rhone rivers connect, Lyon is the capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in France. Lyon not only has had human inhabitants since prehistoric times, but …
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 …
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 …
Only have one day in Strasbourg during a trip to France? No worries! I’m here to show you what to do in Strasbourg in just a day! Strasbourg, located along the Rhine River, borders Germany on the eastern part of France. It is the capital city of the Grand Est Region and is well known …
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 …
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 …