From November 18th to December 30th, 2009

Come and discover the 20th annual Lille Christmas market on Place Rihour, the first Christmas market to open in France and the one that runs the longest. In the middle of winter, Lille sparkles and glows with joie de vivre! With a wave of a magic wand, the city takes on a festive atmosphere and welcomes you to a winter wonderland. It’s a place to dream…and to do some Christmas shopping! On Place Rihour, more than 80 chalet-style stalls teem with gift ideas, nativity figurines, Christmas decorations, and festive products. You will not only find regional specialities here, but also crafts from Russia, Poland, and Quebec, as well as Native American products. And let's not forget gingerbread and other delicacies, which you can take away or eat on the spot with a delicious glass of mulled wine. Also take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent view from the ferris wheel on Grand'Place square.

From November 20th to December 27th, 2009

This year the Reims Christmas market, on Place Drouet d'Erlon, Rue de l'Etape, and Rue Condorcet, hosts 125 chalet-style stalls and offers a multitude of gourmet products, handicrafts, and Christmas products. With non-stop activities every day: Santa's house, a nativity scene, Christmas workshop, parades, the Enchanted Palace with shows for kids, musical performances, etc.

From November 28th to December 31st, 2009

Above all, December in Strasbourg is a huge Christmas market. This year it will celebrate its 440th anniversary, making it the oldest and best known Christmas market. The ambiance in Strasbourg is unique, especially in the late afternoon, when night falls and the magic takes over: the shop windows sparkle, decorations adorn the facades, the smell of spices and cinnamon bring back childhood memories, Christmas carols resonate from churches. The Christmas market covers several streets and squares in the city center, particularly in Place Broglie and Cathedral squares. Hundreds of vendors offer the passersby original gifts and traditional objects to decorate your tree or nativity scene. You can also find something for your sweet tooth: sweets, mulled wine, doughnuts, etc. A giant Christmas tree has also been planted on place Kléber, lots of concerts to make you appreciate the beauty of the cathedral and the city's churches, plenty of activities to make you discover rich Alsatian traditions. As for kids, they will love the fun kid-friendly boat ride.