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- Day 1 Paris Hello & welcome! We’ll kick off our cheerful celebrations here in the sparkling City of Love. You’ll be greeted with festive displays in every nook and cranny. Tonight, we’ll cruise over the Seine to see Paris in all its glory. But not before grabbing dinner. Just you, your Reunion crew, and buzzin’ good vibes. Locations Visited: Paris FR.
- Day 2 Paris No better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by smelling like cinnamon & pine (and everything nice). This morning, we’ll visit a French perfumery. Then, you’ve got free time to check out all the pretty markets here. We'll regroup this evening to visit the most spectacular theatre in all of Paris - and she'll be beautifully decorated this time of the year. Locations Visited: Paris FR.
- Day 3 Paris to Tours We’ll leave the twinkling lights of Paris to find ourselves in France’s breathtaking Loire Valley. This evening is reserved for tasting your way through Tours’ Christmas markets. Oh, and we're staying right in the centre of town. So, explore as late as you like! Locations Visited: Paris FR, Tours FR.
- Day 4 Tours to Beaune via Dijon After a short n’ sweet stay in Tours, we’ll take the eastern road to Dijon where even more medieval charm (and mustard) awaits us. First things first - your Trip Manager will show you all the highlights of town. Wondering what to do with your free time? Just follow the owl symbols etched into the walls of the most famous monuments here.In the late afternoon, we'll drive down to Beaune. Drop your bags at the hotel of this beautiful walled town before we head out for dinner at a local restaurant. Locations Visited: Tours FR, Dijon FR, Beaune FR.
- Day 5 Beaune to Metz via Colmar & Strasbourg Goodbye Beaune. Today we’re visiting two of the most famous Christmas markets in Europe!On our first stop today, you’ll be greeted with vibrant Christmas markets & cobblestoned streets. You have some free time to take it all in before we head off to stop two. You guessed it - even more Christmas markets await us here. You’ll have the chance to join for a festive food walking tour to explore Strasbourg’s unique French-German cuisine. Bellies full, and souls satisfied - we’ll get cosy at our hotel in Metz. Locations Visited: Beaune FR, Colmar FR, Strasbourg FR, Metz FR.
- Day 6 Metz to Reims via Champagne Region Morning, sleeping beauties! If you can pull yourself outta your cosy, cosy bed - we have a bubbly day ahead of us.Christmas in France is incomplete without champagne. Luckily, we’re right here in its hometown, where you’ll have the chance to try the fizzy goodness at a classic champagne house. Dreamy Reims is where we’ll have our final round of Christmas markets exploration. Stroll the streets with your Trip Manager on an orientation tour before joining us for a warm & wholesome farewell dinner. Locations Visited: Metz FR, Champagne Region FR, Reims FR.
- Day 7 Reims to Paris It might be our final day out here. But we promise, these 7 days of France’s festive charm will stay with you forever. If you’re hitching a ride with us to Paris, hop on for one last coach journey of this trip. And that’s it for now, folks. After a week of French food & festivities, it’s time to say au revoir. Don’t worry, there are plenty more merry destinations to explore. Maybe Germany's markets next time? Locations Visited: Reims FR, Paris FR.
Name: French Christmas Markets 35 to 45
Winter 2026/2027
Brand: Contiki
Quality: Tourist Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Paris
End City: Paris
Location Summary: Paris, FR
Tours, FR
Dijon, FR
Beaune, FR
Colmar, FR
Strasbourg, FR
Metz, FR
Champagne Region, FR
Reims, FR
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Highlights
- Dining Summary - 2 Dinner (D). 6 Breakfast (B).
- Included Experience - Paris: What could be better than sailing down the Seine with the Contiki crew, taking in all the chic Paris landmarks? Sign us up!. Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).. Tours: We'll tour the Christmas markets in Tour where you'll have the chance to pick up delicious goodies. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you.. Dijon: Your Trip Manager will show you around the beautiful town of Dijon - the capital of the Duchy of Burgundy. Expect lots of art and architecture from the Renaissance & medieval eras. . Colmar: Welcome to one of the most popular Christmas markets in Europe! We'll stroll by the canals and check out the illuminated markets in town. . Reims: If you were a French royal, you'd be crowned right here in Reims. Today, we'll check out the medieval architecture of this town. Plus, your Trip Manager will tell you all about the pivotal role it played during Roman times and WW1. .
