From the end of November, a warm and magical atmosphere pervades the Grand Est region. As the festive season approaches, the wooden chalets decorated with glittering garlands take their place and plunge us into a magical atmosphere! At the Christmas and St Nicholas markets, you can warm up with a glass of mulled wine*, pick up a few presents to put under the tree... and let yourself be lulled by the magic of Christmas! Click here for the list and dates for 2025.
Christmas and festive weekends : events not to be missed in the Grand Est
Lanterns are lit, markets set up and monuments illuminated: the region is decked out in its finest colours for the festive season. Make the most of the magic for a weekend or a week in the Grand Est.
Every year at the beginning of December, in Nancy, Metz, Epinal and Sélestat, children of all ages gather to celebrate Saint Nicolas, the emblematic figure of the Grand Est region.
In Alsace and Lorraine in particular, the patron saint of children is often more famous than Father Christmas, and gives rise to one of the region's most ancient and authentic traditions. Discover the legend of Saint Nicholas for a weekend and enjoy the magical atmosphere of the festive season in the Grand Est!
They fuel our fondest memories of the festive season, and have been handed down from generation to generation: Christmas is a time of many customs. Let's take a look at some of the traditions we hold dear!
For the festive season in the Grand Est, we're pulling out all the stops. Discover a magical region for a weekend where top-of-the-range pleasures and Christmas traditions come together in perfect harmony.
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Grand Est, the birthplace of Christmas lights. Fairy-tale markets, age-old traditions, craftsmen with golden hands and gourmet specialities: the recipe for a magical holiday to make your festive season unique.
Christmas is the perfect time to bring out your tableware and decorations from local artisans! The Grand Est region is showcasing its ancestral know-how in household linen, crockery, glassware and cutlery... Christmas table setting in the Grand Est region is an art in itself!
During the festive season, the tables of the Grand Est are filled with delicious specialities, coveted delicacies that bring the whole family together. A treat for the heart and the taste buds.
The end of the year is approaching and the magic of the festive season is upon us: it's time to start thinking about your Christmas presents!
This year, how about a change from the traditional Christmas jumper under the tree? With a gift voucher or one of our gift packs, give the gift of experiences and holidays in the Grand Est! Whether it's a night out, a weekend away or even a trip, with friends, family or even on your own, here are our gift ideas to make a splash!
