🎄Colmar at Christmas honestly feels like walking into a real-life fairytale 🇫🇷 Said to be the place that inspired Disney's Beauty & The Beast, I guess is is 😍 Timber-framed houses, canals, six different markets and some of the best festive food I’ve had. It’s busy, but it’s worth it. 🥨 If you’re planning a Christmas market trip for 2025 or even next year , Colmar should be on the shortlist — especially if you love places with charm and atmosphere. I’ve put together a full guide covering dat

This magical Christmas town is just a couple hours from Paris 🎄✨ Colmar feels like stepping straight into a holiday fairytale with timbered houses, glowing lights, festive markets, and cozy corners around every turn. 🥹 It’s one of the easiest (and dreamiest) Christmas getaways from Paris, and the payoff is next-level charm. ✨ Don’t miss these spots in Colmar: 🎄 La Petite Venise – festive canals postcard views 🌟 Place de l’Ancienne Douane – market stalls sparkling lights ⛪️ Saint Martin’s Chu

France is a cultural bouillabaisse that surprises travelers with its varied, complex flavors. To experience the tasty and fragrant wonders of its edible diversity, head to a street market. No single "sightseeing" activity better connects you to the French preoccupation with fresh products and their strong ties to the soil. French markets combine products from area farmers and artisans, and offer a mind-boggling array of choices, from the perishable (produce, meats, cheeses, breads, and pastries)

To celebrate the season, I’m sharing clips, extras, and behind-the-scenes notes from my one-hour special, “Rick Steves’ European Christmas.” Today we travel to France, where Christmas is the stuff of dreams. Rich sounds of medieval carols abound, simple rituals are shared by families and friends, and when days are short and nights are long, it’s customary to leave a single candle flickering in the window. We found that Paris celebrates Christmas with its typical urban flair: extravagant lighting

In this new episode of Rick Steves' Europe, we set a course on a tranquil cruise of the rivers and canals of France's Burgundy region. Aboard a century-old barge-turned-hotel, we're treated to a relaxing pace and natural beauty — plus plenty of gourmet meals and fine wine. Stops for a hike or bike ride help us work up our next appetite, and a château lord welcomes us to taste the vintages of the famed Côte d'Or. Check your local public television station for airdates and times, stream with PBS P

The Colmar Christmas Market will run from November 25 to December 29, 2025, featuring six different themed markets spread throughout the historic old town. The city is renowned for its enchanting, fairy-tale atmosphere during the festive season. #fblifestyle | The amazing places

The Colmar Christmas Market will run from November 25 to December 29, 2025, featuring six different themed markets spread throughout the historic old town. The city is renowned for its enchanting, fairy-tale atmosphere during the festive season. #fblifestyle | The amazing places