Carnaval de Nice

The Carnaval de Nice takes place each year in February and March in the southern French city of Nice.

For two weeks the festivities attract visitors from around the world.

The Carnaval de Nice features parades, fireworks, theater performances, live music, and and DJ shows on the French Riviera.

Over a million people converge on Nice for the event to watch the flower parade and dance in the streets. Visitors can also enjoy watching the parade floats with their wacky large-headed papier mache characters.

Most of the Carnaval de Nice festivities take place on the Promenade des Anglais, which runs along the waterfront.

Strasbourg Christmas Markets

Strasbourg Christmas Markets

Dates: late November to late December

Dating back to 1570, the Strasbourg Christmas markets are the oldest and most famous Christmas markets in France. With no less than 12 markets dotted throughout the city center, Strasbourg is brimming with seasonal cheer and festive ambiance.

The Strasbourg Christmas markets are as follows:

Artisan Christmas market at Place de la Gare

Giant Christmas tree and village at Place Kleber

German Christmas market at Place Broglie

Christmas market at Place du Temple Neuf

Christmas market at Place de la Cathedrale

Market and ice skating rink at Place de Chateau

Village, wine tasting, and wood carving at Place d’Austerlitz

Christmas market at Place du Corbeau

Swiss village at Place Gutenberg

Children’s village at Place Saint Thomas

Alsatian market at Place Benjamin-Zix – Place Meuniers

People visiting the markets can enjoy the Christmas shops, ice rink, giant Christmas tree, and artisan villages with more than 300 wooden chalets. There are beautiful light displays in the evenings, too, so staying overnight in Strasbourg is also a good idea.

Throughout Strasbourg’s Christmas markets, there is live entertainment, performances, and music to put children and adults of all ages in the holiday spirit.

Best Paris Christmas Markets

Paris Christmas markets are becoming an increasingly popular winter attraction for people visiting Paris. There are a number of Paris Christmas markets throughout Paris and the surrounding area, but the biggest and most popular are the following markets:

Paris Christmas Market on the Champs Elysees

Paris Christmas Market at La Defense

Paris Christmas Market at Maison de l’Alsace

Paris Christmas Market at Marche Saint-Germain

Paris Christmas Market at Place Saint-Sulpice

Paris Christmas Market at Disneyland Paris

Paris Christmas Market at Place des Abbesses

Paris Christmas Market at Gare de l’Est

Paris Christmas Market in Neuilly