The Black Forest and Christmas Markets of Strasbourg & Freiburg
One of the oldest in Europe, Strasbourg Christmas Market, this festive holiday is a real treat. Enjoy time in the ’Capital of Christmas’ and its Alsatian spirit, there’s a fantastic French atmosphere with a hint of the famous German influence of its close neighbour. And, as you step across the border, you’ll really get to enjoy some authentic German Christmas markets. Venturing into the Black Forest, famous of course, for its gâteau, before the festivities really step in. Relish the famous Freiburg Christmas Market before heading back over the border for a feast of festivities in France as we also take in the Yuletide offerings of Metz, and have the opportunity to visit Colmar.
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- 5 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 3 evening meals
- Convenient local joining points
6 days from £879pp
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Local departure by coach, then to northern France for an overnight stay.
Later this afternoon, we continue to the Black Forest and our hotel for the next three-nights.
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The Black Forest is one of the most visited and best-known holiday regions of Germany. People are attracted by the outstanding natural beauty of its varied landscapes; from deep forests, rolling hills, lush meadows and pretty villages with decorated wooden houses. On our included excursion we have a short visit to the lakeside resort of Titisee, home to the largest natural lake in the Black Forest, stretching for over 1 mile. Its crystal clear waters attract thousands of visitors every year.
Later, we continue to the university city of Freiburg im Breisgau, one of the most attractive of South Germany and generally regarded as being the “unofficial capital” of the Black Forest. The charming old town is dominated by its Gothic Munster the towering spire of which is the landmark of the city. The town centre is noted for its pretty squares and romantic lanes and alongside some of the cobbled streets run a series of narrow streams called the Bachle.
The Freiburg Christmas Market is held in the very heart of its beautiful historical quarter. Shop for traditional arts and crafts from the Black Forest region, including straw shoes and colourful wooden toys.
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A day at leisure today or why not join our optional excursion to the pretty French town of Colmar, which is all the more beguiling at this time of year. Situated along the Alsatian Wine Route, the town considers itself to be the ‘capital of Alsatian wine’.
Colmar town centre is essentially pedestrianised and comprises of numerous monuments, churches, museums and alleys, full of imposing buildings dating from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. At this time of year the Christmas magic takes over as the Old Town is illuminated and decorated. Explore the Christmas markets in the Old Town where a procession of decorations lead you to stalls selling a variety of festive goods.
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Strasbourg is a vibrant multicultural city and capital of the Alsace region. Strasbourg is also the official seat of the European Parliament and its historic city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the festive season, the Christkindelsmarik (market of the Child Jesus), comes alive. There will be time here for you to stroll through the Marché de Noël, absorbing the sights and smells of seasonal treats.
This afternoon we continue to our hotel in northern France. (Suitable refreshment stops will be made en-route).
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Accommodation
Silver Service departures will stay for three nights at a 3-star Hotel Restaurant Lindenhof or Kurgarten Hotel.Luxuria departures will stay for three nights at the 3-star Hotel Schwarzwald Freudenstadt.
Overnight stays in northern France are in city-style hotels.
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