{"id":121471,"date":"2023-11-23T12:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T12:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/?p=121471"},"modified":"2023-11-23T12:39:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T12:39:00","slug":"europes-cutest-winter-city-has-one-of-its-oldest-christmas-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/travel\/europes-cutest-winter-city-has-one-of-its-oldest-christmas-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Europe\u2019s cutest winter city has one of its oldest Christmas markets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/Strasbourg-5081171.jpg?r=1700741946114\"><\/p>\n<p>With just over a month to go until Christmas Day, some Britons might have already got out the decorations and put their Christmas trees up.<\/p>\n<p>But there\u2019s still time to get away for a mini-break and explore one of Europe\u2019s prettiest winter holiday destinations.<\/p>\n<p>The team of travel experts at Bounce luggage storage pulled data together to find Europe\u2019s best festive destination. Topping the ranking this year was beautiful Strasbourg in France.<\/p>\n<p>With over three million Christmas market views on TikTok, it\u2019s no surprise that Strasbourg is one of Europe\u2019s most festive hotspots.<\/p>\n<p>Strasbourg has held its Christmas market since the 1500s, making it one of Europe\u2019s oldest markets.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>\u2018I\u2019m a travel expert and I know how to get the best discounts on Black Friday\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/Strasbourg-5081174.jpg?r=1700741946177\"><\/p>\n<p>The city\u2019s Christkindelsmarik has over 300 chalets and stalls, spread across squares throughout Strasbourg.<\/p>\n<p>With the air heavy with the smell of cinnamon and sugar, houses bedecked with lights and one of the continent\u2019s tallest trees, Strasbourg knows how to celebrate Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>It wouldn\u2019t be a Christmas market without food and Strasbourg has a few seasonal specialities that shouldn\u2019t be missed.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>British tourists issued new worldwide terrorism warning[WARNING] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>\u2018Amazing\u2019 walkable city is one of Europe\u2019s prettiest destinations[INSPIRATION] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Tourists slammed for dangerous behaviour at the world\u2019s best but deadly beach[LATEST] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/Strasbourg-5081182.jpg?r=1700741946235\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Bredle biscuits are a centuries old tradition in the Alsace region. The cookies come in a range of flavours from almonds and cinnamon to aniseed.<\/p>\n<p>Designed in the shape of a person, manele are cute brioche treats made with raisins or chocolate chips.<\/p>\n<p>Although it\u2019s not a Christmas food, don\u2019t miss flammekueche, a savoury regional dish. Formed from leftover bread dough, it\u2019s covered in creme fraiche, lardons and onions.<\/p>\n<p>\u200cWhile Strasbourg might be Europe\u2019s prettiest festive city, it can be expensive during December. According to Bounce, the French city of Metz is the best-value Christmas market.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile the team at Post Office Travel Money recently found that Riga, the capital of Latvia, is the best value destination for Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>Desperate to book a holiday? Check out some of this year\u2019s Black Friday deals selected by our editors at\u00a0Express.co.uk.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/travel\/articles\/1838190\/europe-winter-christmas-market-strasbourg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With just over a month to go until Christmas Day, some Britons might have already got out the decorations and put their Christmas trees up. But there\u2019s still time to get away for a mini-break and explore one of Europe\u2019s prettiest winter holiday destinations. 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