Our ideas for celebrating New Year’s Eve in the Grand Est region
Do you dream of an unforgettable New Year? Head to the Grand Est region to see in the New Year! Enchanting illuminations, Champagne, gourmet dining or even a getaway into the countryside… The region’s destinations have plenty of surprises in store to help you celebrate New Year’s Eve in style.
Every year from mid-November onwards, the Christmas lights shine brightly across the Grand Est region. From Alsace to Champagne, via the Ardennes and Lorraine, major towns and picturesque villages take on a sparkling, cosy atmosphere in the heart of winter. A magical, timeless experience for children and adults alike!
10 Christmas markets for a change from the usual favourites
Do you prefer the charm and authenticity of a cosy, intimate Christmas market to the hustle and bustle of the more famous ones? Get off the beaten track and set off to discover the intimate Christmas markets of the Grand Est region – those in the villages of Alsace, the fortified towns of the Ardennes or the Lorraine countryside. An enchanting, timeless escape, where the Christmas spirit reveals itself in all its simplicity, warmth and generosity.
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.
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.
