There are twelve Christmas markets around the city, which make it a great day trip for shopping. I went with two other friends, and I would say we successfully wondered the streets and markets of Strasbourg. The German influence on the architecture and food found throughout the city is obvious. The highlight of the day was definitely getting food from the vendors who sell traditional French and German delicacies and slowly walking though the chalets of goods. It is definitely worth trying vin chaud (hot wine).
Fun fact: Every year a different country is invited to participate in Strasbourg's Christmas market, and this year it was Georgia. There was a special Georgian market that sold goods ad food from that country.
I'll let the pictures speak for themselves:
Sapin de Noël (Christmas tree) at Place Kléber
Strasbourg Cathedral
Georgian market
Welcome sign to the markets
Decorations
Needless to say, Christmas is a big deal in Strasbourg!
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