{"title":"France Travel Guides","description":"\u003cp\u003eTravel guides for France from Tabiara, including Christmas market guides for Alsace, Lorraine, Picardy and Franche-Comté. 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It also helps if you are coming between Christmas and New Year, because it separates what still runs from 28 to 30 December from what has already finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFormat and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant digital download (PDF) after purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the English, Spanish or German edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo physical item and no shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead on your phone, tablet or laptop, or print at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the Amiens Christmas market in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main market is announced for 20 November to 30 December 2026. Published hours are 11:00–19:30 Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and 11:00–21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. The main chalets close at 17:00 on 24 and 30 December and stay closed on 25 December. Entry is free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat can I do in Amiens if it rains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guide suggests choosing one cultural venue as the main stop and adding a short market walk. The Musée de Picardie is normally closed on Mondays and Maison de Jules Verne on Tuesdays, so the day of the week decides which one works. Route 4 is built for a rainy afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Chroma take place on the cathedral?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe city’s Chroma event page for 2026 gives 27 November to 27 December, with a 19:00 start and a duration of 50 minutes. A general programme page shows an older, different date range, so check the current announcement before travelling for the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I visit without a car?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The organisers describe Gare d’Amiens as within walking distance of the first chalets, with rue de Noyon leading to the market. The guide covers return connections, Ametis buses and late services, and how to fit Chroma around your train home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this an official guide from the city or the organiser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Tabiara is an independent publisher and not the organiser of any event in Amiens. Names are used for orientation, and the guide lists the official sources so you can check current details before you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart planning with our pages on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/amiens-christmas-market-2026\"\u003eAmiens Christmas market 2026 dates and opening times\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/amiens-christmas-market-rain\"\u003ewhat to do in Amiens when it rains\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/amiens-christmas-market-weekend\"\u003ean Advent weekend in Amiens by train\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-market-guides\"\u003emore Christmas market guides\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/amiens-travel-guides\"\u003eall Amiens travel guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe illustrations are AI-generated and labelled as such. 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It suits first-time visitors, couples and small groups, families with a short outing in mind and anyone interested in the architecture of the squares or the history of the First World War. Each topic separates what is confirmed for 2026 from what you still need to check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFormat and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant digital download (PDF) after purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the English, Spanish or German edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo physical item and no shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead it on your phone, tablet or laptop, or print it at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the Arras Christmas market in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe city website and the tourism office's detailed event page give 27 November to 27 December 2026 for the Ville de Noël on Grand Place. The published hours are noon to 9 pm from Sunday to Thursday and noon to 10.30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. On 24 December it closes at 5 pm, and it is closed on 25 December. The tourism office's general events list ends on 24 December instead, so check again if you plan to visit after Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat can I do in Arras if it rains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide suggests shortening the outdoor circuit and making a warm meal the centre of the day. The Boves and the Wellington Tunnels are indoor options, but both need a booked departure, and the Boves are cool and not accessible with a wheelchair or pushchair. Weather can also close the belfry. A short ground-level architecture walk or an earlier return to your accommodation are fallbacks that need no booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I visit Arras without a car?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All six routes start from Gare d'Arras on Place du Maréchal Foch. The free Ma Citadine shuttle runs Monday to Saturday, excluding public holidays, from 7 am to 8 pm, roughly every twelve minutes. It does not run on Sundays or late in the evening, so the guide shows you how to plan your way back after the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the guide available in other languages?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You can choose the English, Spanish or German edition. The content follows the same research, and each edition is a separate PDF download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Tabiara the organiser of the market?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Tabiara is an independent publisher and has no partnership with the city, the tourism office or the venues mentioned. Admission tickets and guided tours are not included. The guide lists the official sources so that you can check current information before you travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan ahead with our free pages on the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/arras-christmas-market-2026\"\u003eArras Christmas market 2026 dates and opening times\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/arras-christmas-market-rain\"\u003ewhat to do in Arras when it rains\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/arras-christmas-market-weekend\"\u003ean Advent weekend in Arras without a car\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-market-guides\"\u003emore Christmas market guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe illustrations in this guide are AI-generated and marked as such. 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It suits a first visit as well as a return trip, families who want a calm afternoon at Petite Venise and the Toy Museum, visitors who care about craft or book history, and anyone arriving after Christmas who needs to know what is still open. International visitors get French phrases for the stalls and practical notes on taking food and fragile gifts home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFormat and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant digital download (PDF) after purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the English, Spanish or German edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo physical item and no shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead it on your phone, tablet or laptop, or print it at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the Colmar Christmas markets open in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main season runs from 23 November to 29 December 2026. The official overview lists Monday to Thursday from 11:00 to 19:00 and Friday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00. On 24 December the markets close at 17:00. The Marché gourmand continues until 3 January 2027, daily from 11:00 to 22:00, closing at 17:00 on 31 December.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat can I do in Colmar when it rains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly the Koïfhus market is indoors; the other five markets are outdoors. The guide pairs it with the Dominican Library museum trail, the Toy Museum and the Unterlinden Museum, each with its own opening days, admission and holiday closures. It also notes that some historic rooms at Unterlinden are not heated in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many Christmas markets are there in Colmar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe official overview counts six: Place des Dominicains, Place de l'Ancienne Douane, the indoor market in the Koïfhus, Place Jeanne d'Arc, Petite Venise on Place des Six Montagnes Noires and the Marché gourmand on Rue de la Montagne Verte. The guide explains which one suits which interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the guide cover arrival by car?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It lists the eight announced park and ride dates at the Parc des Expositions in 2026, the €5 daily fee including the return shuttle, the shuttle times on Saturdays and Sundays, and the dates when the service does not run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the guide an official publication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Tabiara is an independent publisher and does not organise the markets or events. The guide lists the official sources it used, so you can check current details before you travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart planning with the overview of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/colmar-christmas-market-2026\"\u003eColmar Christmas market dates and opening times 2026\u003c\/a\u003e, the ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/colmar-christmas-market-rain\"\u003ea rainy day in Colmar\u003c\/a\u003e and the plan for \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/colmar-christmas-market-weekend\"\u003ean Advent weekend in Colmar\u003c\/a\u003e. All Colmar titles are in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/colmar-travel-guides\"\u003eColmar travel guides\u003c\/a\u003e collection, and other towns in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-market-guides\"\u003eChristmas market guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe illustrations in this guide are AI-generated and marked as such. Dates, times and prices reflect the research status of 28 October 2026. Please check the official sources before travelling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tabiara","offers":[{"title":"English","offer_id":64148556022090,"sku":"TAB-COL-XMAS-EN","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spanish","offer_id":64148556054858,"sku":"TAB-COL-XMAS-ES","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"German","offer_id":64148556087626,"sku":"TAB-COL-XMAS-DE","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/1495\/9946\/files\/colmar-christmas-markets-pdf-travel-guide-old-town-en.png?v=1793298560"},{"product_id":"metz-christmas-markets-guide","title":"Metz Christmas Markets 2026 – Travel Guide (PDF)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a 50-page PDF guide to the Christmas markets in Metz 2026, covering the five market squares from Saint-Louis to Place de la Comédie, opening times by square and date, the holiday exceptions, getting there and the city's winter culture.\u003c\/strong\u003e It helps you build a day or a weekend around the market, the cathedral, two museums and a few evening options at a pace that suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason calendar:\u003c\/strong\u003e the announced season from 20 November to 30 December 2026, hours for the four-square group and for Place de la Comédie, and the rules for 24, 25 and 30 December.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe five squares:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Louis, Saint-Jacques, République with the Chalet Qualité MOSL, Place d'Armes with the cathedral and Ferris wheel, and Comédie as an evening stop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrafts and food:\u003c\/strong\u003e regional products from Moselle, the solidarity chalets, the Meisenthal bauble sales and the flavours of Lorraine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvenings and families:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Sentier des Lanternes at Square Boufflers, Céleste at the Temple Neuf, the guided lantern walk and a short family plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulture and holidays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Étienne Cathedral, the Musée de La Cour d'Or, the Centre Pompidou-Metz, Tuesday closures and the days between Christmas and 30 December.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix routes:\u003c\/strong\u003e from an afternoon starting at Metz-Ville to a culture day and the final market days after Christmas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metz-Ville versus Lorraine TGV, LE MET' tickets and park-and-ride, a budget example, where to stay, accessibility, a rain plan and short French phrases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor travellers who want to plan a visit to Metz in Advent themselves: a day trip by train, a weekend with an overnight stay or a short family evening. It suits you if you would rather enjoy two squares properly than rush through five, and if museum hours, holiday rules and your return train matter to your plans. The English edition also includes short French phrases for food, prices, access and getting back to the station.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFormat and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant digital download (PDF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the English, Spanish or German edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo physical item, no shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead on your phone, tablet or laptop, or print at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the Metz Christmas market in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe announced season runs from 20 November to 30 December 2026. The market closes on 25 December. On 24 December the general finish is 16:00 and on 30 December it is 20:00. Some locations publish different details for Christmas Eve, and the guide marks these as unresolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat can I do in Metz when it rains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guide shows how to make one indoor visit the main focus: contemporary art at the Centre Pompidou-Metz or the historical collections at the Cour d'Or. Both close on Tuesdays, and the Cour d'Or has a midday break. Add a seated meal and one market square rather than the full circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs there an admission fee for the market?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeneral market access is free, and normal admission to the Cour d'Or is free as well. Food, shopping, rides on the Ferris wheel or panoramic tower and booked events such as Céleste are separate expenses. The guide includes a simple budget example with local transport fares.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich station should I travel to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose Metz-Ville. Lorraine TGV is a different station and needs an onward connection to the city. From Metz-Ville you can start with the Centre Pompidou-Metz or walk towards the old town via Saint-Louis, Fournirue and Place d'Armes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the guide an official publication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Tabiara is an independent publisher. The guide names its sources so that you can check opening times, prices and dates with the organisers and venues before you travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanning tips to read first: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/metz-christmas-market-2026\"\u003eMetz Christmas market 2026 dates and opening times\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/metz-christmas-market-rain\"\u003ewhat to do in Metz when it rains\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/metz-christmas-market-weekend\"\u003ean Advent weekend in Metz\u003c\/a\u003e. More guides: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-market-guides\"\u003eall Tabiara Christmas market guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe illustrations in this guide are AI-generated and marked as such. Dates, times and prices reflect the research status stated in the guide (28 October 2026). 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It suits visitors from abroad who need to know which station to book, families who want one realistic plan rather than a long list, and anyone who wants to combine the market with the castle or Beurnier-Rossel on a day when they are open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFormat and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant digital download (PDF) after purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the English, Spanish or German edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo physical item and no shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead it on your phone, tablet or laptop, or print it at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the Montbéliard Christmas market in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes Lumières de Noël is announced for 21 November to 24 December 2026. Until 19 December the market opens at 14:00 on Mondays and between 10:00 and 10:30 on other days, from 20 to 23 December it runs daily from 10:00 to 21:00, and on 24 December it closes at 18:00. The lights continue until 3 January 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat can I do in Montbéliard if it rains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Wednesday to Sunday the castle’s historical route and Musée Beurnier-Rossel offer indoor time, with a suggested castle visit of one and a half to two hours. On Mondays and Tuesdays both museums are normally closed, so the guide suggests a shorter outdoor circuit and a warm break checked in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich station should I travel to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGare de Montbéliard on Place du Général-de-Gaulle is in the town centre. Belfort-Montbéliard TGV is outside the city in Meroux-Moval, and current évolitY information lists bus line D for the transfer. 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After that the regular hours are 11:00 to 21:00, and on 24 December the markets close at 18:00. The city states that no stalls stay open from 25 December. Marché OFF on Place Grimmeissen has its own announcement: 25 November to 24 December, daily 11:00 to 20:00.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat can I do in Strasbourg if it rains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guide suggests planning one indoor stop in advance. The 5e Lieu on Place du Château has free exhibitions on architecture and urban development, and the Historical Museum covers everyday life, trade and a city model from 1727. Both close on Mondays, and the museum closes for lunch from 13:00 to 14:00 on weekdays. On wet days the guide recommends one market area plus one venue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich market should I visit first?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat depends on your interest. 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