Bas-Rhin. In Strasbourg, the largest Christmas market in France has opened its doors

And off we go to the largest Christmas market in France, in Strasbourg (Bas-Rhin). This year, 300 chalets for young and old are installed on the main square of the Alsatian capital, reveals The Latest News from Alsace. Strasbourg residents, tourists from all over France and sometimes from the four corners of the world have until December 27 to enjoy local specialties, entertainment and illuminations.

This market attracts more than three million visitors each year. A security challenge, particularly since the attack which left five dead in this same market on December 11, 2018. The recommendations of public security having been there, new measures must be taken this year.

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One-way traffic on Saturday and Sunday

During weekends, busiest days, a direction of traffic will be put in place and a catering area on Place Kléber – where the majestic 31 meter high tree was installed – will be removed.

Finally no QR code

The possibility of setting up QR codes to be presented to circulate in the city center, as during the Paris Olympic Games, has been ruled out: the goal is to “preserve the spirit of Christmas” and “keep a popular event , festive, open to all,” underlined Jeanne Barseghian, the mayor of Strasbourg.

Time to marvel

This year, the theme chosen is “time to marvel”, with an emphasis on tales and stories, resonating with the World Book Capital event, a UNESCO label awarded to the Alsatian capital for 2024. The publishers' chalet has not been empty since Wednesday morning.