I felt that the Christmas market deserved its own post because it was something I had been really looking forward to as I've never been in France in December. Strasbourg is known for its Christmas market in France and it didn't disappoint. I had been to Strasbourg back in 2008 for a short weekend, so going back, especially in December, was an entirely new experience. The city turns into the capital of Christmas, as it likes to call itself. Each town square is transformed into a market selling regional products, or christmas decorations and/or presents, and food stands.
It really felt like the Christmas capital, especially at night with all of the lights!
Strasbourg is located in the region of Alsace, bordering Germany, and the architecture is one of my favorites in France.
Walking around after an amazing breakfast consisting of an expresso and a homemade twix bar. Yes, you read that right, a homemade twix bar. No photos because I inhaled it.
How much do I love the architecture with the dark brown on white? A LOT.
As much as I love Christmas, I have to say that I was Christmas'ed out after this weekend.
One thing that I've become particularly fond of is vin chaud or hot wine. Whenever I've spent time in France/Europe, I always arrived around the end of January, and never got to experience Christmas markets, which is why I made the 5 hour trip to Strasbourg. However, you can find hot wine at any Christmas market in France, at any time of the day. Made with mulled spices and served super hot, it is a more than welcome beverage when it's chilly outside!
As for food I ate choucroute, an Alsacien specialty, which is basically like sauerkraut with sausage and pork, and it was so so good! Paired with a nice riesling, which is also from the region, and it was delicious to say the least.
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