Welcome to the 3 Borders Country !
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Heidelberg ( Germany )
The Capital of the Romantic Rhine Valley welcomes you for a magical Christmas Market from 25th November to 22nd December 2013
The festivities are displayed around Bismarkplatz, Anatomiegarten, Kornmarkt and Marktplatz.
And a must see will be the Palace Christmas Magic set in front of the Palace from 05th to 17th December 2013 featuring a subtle show of colours from the illuminated marquees to a kaleidoscope of magical lights on the front of the Palace !
Colmar ( France )
Welcomes you from 22nd November au 31st December 2013
Colmar displays its Christmas Magic from the Place Ste Jeanne d'Arc and the Place de l'Ancienne Douane for the traditional Christmas Markets, the Place des Six Montagnes Noires dedicated to children and the Place des Dominicains where you will find everything you need to decorate your home from freshly cut Christmas trees to branches of holly and mistletoe as well as magnificent door wreaths !
The Capital of the Romantic Rhine Valley welcomes you for a magical Christmas Market from 25th November to 22nd December 2013
The festivities are displayed around Bismarkplatz, Anatomiegarten, Kornmarkt and Marktplatz.
And a must see will be the Palace Christmas Magic set in front of the Palace from 05th to 17th December 2013 featuring a subtle show of colours from the illuminated marquees to a kaleidoscope of magical lights on the front of the Palace !
Colmar ( France )
Welcomes you from 22nd November au 31st December 2013
Colmar displays its Christmas Magic from the Place Ste Jeanne d'Arc and the Place de l'Ancienne Douane for the traditional Christmas Markets, the Place des Six Montagnes Noires dedicated to children and the Place des Dominicains where you will find everything you need to decorate your home from freshly cut Christmas trees to branches of holly and mistletoe as well as magnificent door wreaths !
Karim
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And to end this tour of the most beautiful Christmas Markets around the 3 Borders Country, my 2013 crush will go to the City of Trier in germany which is breathtakingly beautiful throughout the year and simply magical at Christmas time !
I'll take you along with me tomorrow on a tour of the Metz Christmas Market and on Thursday on a tour of the world famous Strasbourg Christmas Market
Karim
Trier ( Germany )
Welcomes you from 25th November to 22nd December 2013
Christmas Market displayed on the medieval Hauptmarkt Platz and in front of the St Pierre Cathédral
Welcomes you from 25th November to 22nd December 2013
Christmas Market displayed on the medieval Hauptmarkt Platz and in front of the St Pierre Cathédral
I'll take you along with me tomorrow on a tour of the Metz Christmas Market and on Thursday on a tour of the world famous Strasbourg Christmas Market
Karim
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Very enjoyable. I really must visit Trier.
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It is by wonderfully sunny afternoon, this Sunday December 1st that I boarded the regional train towards the City of Metz and its Christmas Market, Christmas Markets should I rather say as they are 6 in total spread around the city centre, but all within a walking distance. As soon as I arrive in the historic train station I was greeted by the towering silhouette of the giant Vosgian Christmas Tree dressed in silver and white which welcomes you in a City that knows to celebrate Christmas with warmth !
I know the centre of Metz quite well and yet it was a a wonderful surprise to discover all these familiar Streets and squares dressed in festive colours starting with the Place de la République with its Big Wheel and its Ice Skating Rink then to the Place St Louis with its magical Village Under the Stars with Chalets straight out of a Russian winter tale and finally the Place St Louis with its traditional Christmas Maket which is a delight for all the senses ! Starting with the appetizing scents coming from the chalets where the traditional Tartiflette, Flamenkuche and Choucroute are being freshly cooked and of course the grilled sausages amongst those the famous Frankfurter and the white sausage which is a regional specialty and is to be enjoyed with a Bretzel and mustard.
The Foodies will gather around the chalets where pancakes and fresh fruits dipped in chocolate on skewter are being served with all the other sweet delights you can possibly imagine and enjoy with a mug of Mulled Wine which is available in its red or white variety, delicious and so festive. Gastronomy from around the world is also present on the market with products from the Basque region, Caribbean, Spain and even Canada with the most delightful accents to match ! Fresh oysters coming from Britanny, panfried snails, homemade Foie Gras terrine, artisanals cordials available in dozens of unusual flavours, Tartiflette specialty cooking in its giant pan, a little tour of the Place St Louis Christmas Market will not only put you in a happy and festive mood but is also a great source of inspiration for original ideas for your Christmas meals and decorations !
I invite you to discover the many colours and smiles of the Metz Christmas Market through the following pictures taken as I was enjoying a paper horn of freshly roasted chestnuts which have become my latest craze
Karim
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Thank you Karim once again for a lovely tour of the markets, with roast chestnuts in hand!
Those bretzels really look delicious too.
Those bretzels really look delicious too.
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