You dream of going to a real Christmas market100% typical, as one could find at Strasbourg ? Parisian friends, no need to go far or take the 1h45 train journey to visit the Christmas capital: it's she who will come to you ! As tradition dictates for 42 years now the Alsatian Christmas market is making its grand return to Paris, on the square in front of the Gare de l’Est, and this from November 29 to December 15.
Alsatian gastronomy in the spotlight
Paris understands it well, there is nothing like a Christmas market based on broad parts (Christmas cupcakes), kougelhopfmulled wine, pretzelsand for the most courageous, foie gras, sauerkraut, crémant, Gewurztraminer or even liquor (water of life). For the occasion, around fifteen Alsatian producers will come to the capital to to discover and taste their products, including Maison Geismar, the Meyer distillery, the Oster pastry shop and the essentials Fortwenger and the Alsatian biscuit factory.
A market to promote regional traditions
THE gastronomic specialties will not be the only ones to be celebrated. For the first time, three tourist offices – Alsace Verte, Mulhouse, and Sélestat Haut-Koenigsbourg – will also be present to promote the different markets in the region and Alsatian traditions. From December 5 to 8, le Kelsch from Alsace, a fabric generally a linen and often in checks or stripes, will for example be in the spotlight. This will be an opportunity to buy a tablecloth, cushions or any other textile object to brighten up your home.
From December 2 to 4, the Tourist Offices stand will give way to the wide diversity of broad parts concocted by the House of Alsace Bread. On December 4, Mr Sappinusa colorful character, will come to tell the most belles anecdotes on Alsatian customs and the history of the Christmas tree, for young and old. In short, enjoy, and let the magic of Alsatian Christmases work; We guarantee that for a few hours, you will forget Paris. Scheeni Wiehnachta! (Merry Christmas)
Alsatian Christmas market
Gare de l’Est square – 10th
From Friday November 29 to Sunday December 15
Open every day from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sundays December 1st and 8th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed Sunday December 15 at 6 p.m.
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