Even the most jaded Christmas shopper would find it difficult to resist getting into the festive spirit while shopping at a Christmas market in France. At French Christmas markets you can often find numerous stalls selling everything from delicious cakes, pastries, chocolates, sweets, cheese, patés, meats and other produce, to traditional Christmas decorations, arts and crafts and Christmas gifts. Christmas Markets in France also offer many other activities including funfairs, concerts and entertainment. With Christmas music playing in the background, twinkling Christmas lights, the delicious aroma of roasting chestnuts filling the air and the welcome offer of glass of vin chaud (hot wine) to keep out the cold, Christmas markets in France contain a truly magical Christmas atmosphere all of their own. Most Christmas markets in France are annual events starting in late November with a small number opening in early December. As Christmas markets and events in France can vary from town to town, check with the local French tourist office for details. Below is a selection of Christmas markets in the North of France, which, as they happen to be in easy reach of the UK makes for an ideal day's Christmas shopping or perhaps a much needed Christmas break.

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