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• If you're planning to spend Christmas in France, be sure to visit the Christmas markets. Check out the links and videos on this page to learn about the Christmas markets that take place all over France from the end of November and on through Christmas.

• Fast Facts

  1. Christmas Day is December 25
  2. Merry Christmas in French is Joyeux Noël
  3. The stalls that fill the market are called chaletsFrance Guide: France's Famous Christmas Markets
  4. The Christkindelsmärik in Strasbourg is the oldest market in France, dating back to 1570France Guide: France's Famous Christmas Markets
  5. Christmas markets are called Marche de NoëlChristmas Markets.com: France Christmas Markets
  6. Many vendors offer vin chaud or hot wine to keep visitors warm as they traverse the chaletsFrance This Way: Christmas Markets in Northern France
  7. In larger cities there is often one large market in the center of the city and several smaller markets disbursed throughout
  8. The market in Lille is popular among British visitors, who can easily hop on the Eurostar Link and do holiday shoppingChristmas Markets.com: France Christmas Markets
  9. Christmas markets often begin in late November and end just after Christmas
  10. Pere Noël (Father Christmas) is often an attraction in the markets

• Travel Pod's Top Ten Christmas Markets in Paris

  1. Place Saint Sulpice
  2. Marche Saint- Germain
  3. Maison d'Alsace
  4. La Defense
  5. La Maison du Limousin
  6. Les Feeries d'auteuil
  7. Les Halles
  8. Gare D'est
  9. Montparnasse
  10. Disneyland Paris Christmas MarketTravel Pod: Top 10 Christmas Markets in Paris

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