Christmas tourism is gaining more and more fans, as many people They prefer to visit certain cities at this time of year. Markets, lights and Christmas activities make certain neighborhoods very attractive. Indeed, Lapland is one of the dream destinations of these travelers.
When the time comes to go to the Arctic, there are other destinations that are more affordable and have nothing to envy. Alsace is one of them, with fairytale towns and markets that will leave you speechless. This French region can boast of having within its borders the capital of Christmas. But This is not the only region of neighboring France that surprises at Christmas.
Actually, the Occitanie region, much closer to Spainalso experiences this magical time of year with particular enthusiasm. Would you like to discover its unmissable visits?
Toulouse, the capital of the region
One of the largest cities in the region is Toulouse, its capital, which is full of Christmas markets for Christmas. The one on Place du Capitole stands out, known as El Village de Noël, which opens its doors from November 28 to December 28. There is also the ice rink on the same square, Santa’s House and attractions for the little ones.
But also, Toulouse has great attractions at any time of year so, whatever the date of your visit, don’t forget to make a free visit to help you know and locate them. At Civitatis they offer this activity for up to 3 hours to see Saint-Étienne Cathedral, the Pont Neuf, the Jacobins Convent and much more.
Elegant Montpellier
Montpellier is a city with an undeniable historical past where the old and the new coexist in harmony. Its medieval past leaves us with monuments that can be seen during the walk through its historic center which is carried out with the free visit from Civitatis. The Opera, its Babotte Tower or the Cathedral of San Pedro are some of the attractions.
Combine your visit with the city’s established Christmas attractions for the most magical time of the year. From the surprising illuminations to the Christmas markets and the countless characters across the city.
Nîmes, with its rich archaeological heritage
It looks like Rome… but it’s Nîmes, even though it’s known as French Rome. Its exceptional and well-preserved ancient heritage It reminds us of the Italian capital. In fact, this French city has its own coliseum, the Arena of Nîmes. You can book entry to the site with an audio guide included through Civitatis from 16 euros to learn all the details of its history.
If you go there at Christmas, the city hosts markets, audiovisual light and sound shows and Christmas entertainment in its streets, all the more reason to visit the city.
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