If you're planning to spend Christmas in France, be sure to visit Christmas markets in France. A country of exquiste tastes, France is home to magical french Christmas markets where the best delicacies mingle with refined arts and crafts. France is known for its wonderful markets, but one of the best times of year to visit is during the Christmas season whether you’re looking for a unique France Christmas shopping experience or a relaxing France Christmas traditions. The season leading up to Christmas is a light filled, France festive time that can provide ideal for a romantic vacation or an holiday season with the kids. Christmas markets in France have their origins in the northern Alsace region, which has belonged to Germany. French Christmas markets take place all over France from the end of November and on through Christmas Eve. Here is a guide to the best French Christmas markets.

The first destination is Paris, where Paris Christmas market become scenic winter strolls full of gifts to satisfy any taste. The country`s largest and the most elegant Christmas market in Paris stretches from the Champs-Elysees carousel to the Place de la Concorde. Just imagine the City of Lights with chalets, offering traditional mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and nugat as festive decorations. Paris Christmas market La Defense is in the city region and perhaps one of the most impressive market,  Montparnasse market is situated near the shopping centre in Maine Montparnasse. Several ice-skating rinks are set up around Paris for the holidays with free entry and 5 Euro rental for skates.

Disney Christmas market has the magical atmosphere that only Disney can create. Eurodisney Paris Christmas market takes place at the Disney Village, which is lit up with a thousand fairy lights that twinkle like stars over the stalls and chalets with tasty culinary treats from regional producers. Main Street USA is magically transformed into a winter wonderland of snowy streets, resounding to the festive sounds of carol singers.

Strasbourg Christmas Markets (Christkindelsmärik) in front of majestic cathedral is one of the largest in France. Christmas market Strasbourg in Alsace is the oldest Christmas market in France. If the kids are in tow, visit La Petite France, a cosy neighbourhood of timbered fairytale buildings with Christmas shopsand a gingerbread bakery. The sweet symbols of the market are the mannele pastry figures, to be presented on St.Nicolas day, and special stolle pies for the New Year. Strasbourg has flavors of France and Germany, and sits right on the border of the two countries. While you are close to Germany, cross over the river and visit the German Christmas markets too.

The Amien Christmas Markets with its alpine flavour differs from many in France. Amien Christmas market is the largest Christmas markets in northern France. Food stalls are as varied too, selling shtimp and duck, eel and Beauvais chocolate, and of course famous Amiens macaroons. The Amien Chistmas Market is the best place to stock up on your Christmas drinks.

Nice Christmas Market in the gardens near Place Massena is the place to stock up on specialities from the South of France at Nice's Christmas Village. From beautifully decorated wooden chalets, local craftsmen offer a wide range of Christmas products from all Riviera.

Menton Christmas in France is memorable and magical features lights, shows, and a Christmas market and nativity scene. Here you can discover the local products. Walk through the heart of the town and admire the nativities made by local craftsmen.