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The French do Christmas markets, too

by jul on December 7th, 2007

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Germany isn’t the only country which does Christmas markets well. Strasbourg, France, is the home to one of Europe’s largest Christmas markets (which is also France’s oldest Christmas market).

Strasbourg is a charming city worth a visit even without the Christmas market. It lies right on the boarder with Germany, and you’ll see a mixture of French, German, and a local dialect here. Important vocabulary: vin chaud is French for mulled wine (Glühwein in German).

The Strasbourg Christmas market is definitely one of Europe’s most popular (and commercial), and the crowds can get pretty intense. If you’re having a hard time finding a hotel room in the city, consider staying across the border in Baden Baden, Germany. This spa town is well connected by train to Strasbourg, and it boasts a pretty adorable Christmas market of its own.

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