Christmas in Les Plus Beaux Villages de France

Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas with Les Plus Beaux Villages de France!

As the festive season approaches, an enchanting atmosphere descends upon Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, transforming these heritage gems into truly magical havens of peace. If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city centres during the Christmas period, Les Plus Beaux Villages de France offer the perfect getaway to celebrate the festive season in an authentic and magical setting. With Christmas markets, illuminations, nativity scene displays and rural traditions, plan your stay to suit your preferences…

A cosy atmosphere

Les Plus Beaux Villages de France are decked out in their finest to welcome the magic of Christmas in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The cobbled streets are lit up with twinkling fairy lights, the façades of the houses are adorned with traditional decorations, and the village squares are transformed into picturesque Christmas markets.

Authentic Christmas markets

Christmas is often synonymous with magical, authentic markets, and the ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’ are no exception! Highly renowned in Alsace, Christmas markets are now held all over France. Local artisans offer unique handmade creations, delicious local specialities and original gift ideas. Strolling through these picturesque markets is the perfect opportunity to unearth authentic treasures whilst savouring the Christmas spirit!

> Find some Christmas markets in our Events section

Historical heritage in the spotlight

Steeped in history, the ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages de France’ take on an even more magical air when their historic heritage is illuminated for the festive season. Castles, churches and traditional houses are decked out in twinkling lights, creating a breathtaking visual spectacle. In Brittany in particular, these enchanting displays invite you to immerse yourself in the village’s history and feel its very soul.

Traditional activities

As well as Christmas markets, numerous traditional activities are organised in Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. The Provençal villages in particular highlight pastoral traditions. Whether it’s Christmas carol concerts, theatre performances or entertainment for the little ones, every village offers a festive programme that will delight visitors of all ages. The Christmas santons play a particularly important role in the villages’ programme of events, in Provence, of course, but also in other regions of France.

Festive cuisine

The Christmas period is also synonymous with festive cuisine. Restaurants in the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France create special menus to celebrate their region’s culinary traditions. Discover the chefs’ favourite recipes, or put together your own gourmet Christmas hamper, thanks to our selection of festive products, “made in Les Plus Beaux Villages de France”!

Embark on a journey into the heart of tradition and experience a Christmas like nowhere else, in the magical setting of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France!

Christmas in Alsace

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Christmas in Provence

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Christmas in Brittany

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Christmas figurines

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Christmas recipes from our chefs

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