Alsace Villages

The Alsace villages in northern France enchant tourists with their festive charm throughout the Christmas season. Half-timbered houses with pastel paint are beautifully decorated, and Christmas trees or festive centerpieces can be seen in the town squares.

At traditional Christmas marketplaces known as Marchés de Nol, visitors may enjoy in holiday treats, buy gifts, and take in the enchanting atmosphere. These joyful outdoor Christmas markets should be included on any tour through Alsace in December. A Marché de Nol is held in Obernai, a medieval town, where local artisans offer their handmade goods. At the Marché de Nol in Kaysersberg, a charming village with many half-timbered houses, visitors will delight in the holiday baked goods like gingerbread and kougelhopf. A Christmas market with medieval-inspired cuisine and delicacies is held in the picturesque village of Ribeauvillé. The spectacular Christmas lights and illuminations in Eguisheim, one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France (Most Beautiful Villages of France), enchant visitors throughout the holiday season.