Christmas markets
Christmas markets in Alsace and in Europe is a fairy tale journey! Discover the most beautiful European cities decorated in style and beauty for the end of the year celebrations. For this edition of the 2024 and 2025 Christmas markets, Strasbourg and the other host cities have plenty of surprises in store for you, and we will take you on a cruise to meet them.
Strasbourg and the wine route, Vienna, Budapest or Bratislava, all these picturesque cities!
For more than 400 years, the Strasbourg Christmas market has been welcoming many visitors every year. It is has now become the largest in Europe, the chalets with fairy decorations, traditional Alsatian houses and the many specialties to enjoy and live a magical moment!
It's also an opportunity to find unique presents for friends and family to put under your tree ...
Do not wait, book our cruises in the heart of the European Christmas markets.
STRASBOURG - SPEYER - RÜDESHEIM - KOBLENZ - COLOGNE - Strasbourg(4)
Christmas markets are in full boom during the holiday season. The smell of freshly baked goods fills the air surrounding the festive wooden booths selling artisan gifts. We'll visit several markets during this cruise for an authentic German holiday experience, including those in Speyer, romantic Heidelberg, the Christmas Market of Nations in Rüdesheim, and Koblenz.
PARIS - ITS LEGENDARY SITES - OLD MONTMARTRE
"Paris never ceases to amaze us, we think we know it, and then there is another surprise waiting for us around the corner". Paris, eternal, romantic, unusual, creative and modern: discover the city's architectural and cultural heritage. Along the Seine, embark on a unique cruise in the heart of the sublime French capital.
LYON - AVIGNON - ARLES - TAIN L’HERMITAGE - LYON
In France, each region has its own holiday traditions and legends. The season is jam packed full of local customs marking the end of the year. Come and share these experiences on a unique trip.
Discover the magic of Christmas in Provence, including the santons—clay figurines that decorate local nativity scenes— at the miniature village in Paradou and the origins of the 13 desserts as the traditional way to end a Christmas meal in the region.
Slip into the holiday spirit as you crisscross inspirational sites, intriguing cities, and charming villages in Provence.
STRASBOURG - The Alsatian Wine Route and Colmar - STRASBOURG
Discover the Alsatian Christmas markets! Deeply rooted in the history of the region, Christmas traditions in Alsace are unique and particularly enchanting. You will be amazed by all that the markets have to offer, with of course the traditional mulled wine, crafts, magical lighting and much more.
STRASBOURG - BREISACH - Riquewihr - Colmar - BASEL
Alsace puts on its finest during the holiday season. You'll discover Strasbourg's Christmas market and its giant tree, the medieval village of Riquewihr, and the magic of Little Venice in Colmar. Enticing smells and delicious flavors mix perfectly with the friendly atmosphere found under the festive lights. You'll finish your vacation by learning about the longtime holiday traditions found around Basel, Switzerland. We'll visit the Läckerli Huus—home of traditional spice cookies—and the largest Christmas market in the country.