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THE CHIARA! CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

What a lovely Christmas!

Markets, little towns and lovely discoveries

An afternoon under the lights. Hot chocolate to share. A gift chosen with love. Your next Christmas memory starts here.

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Christmas market in Strasbourg’s old town in 2018. Archive photograph, not the 2026 edition.
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Bologna, Santa Lucia Fair

Metropolitan City of Bologna · Emilia-Romagna · Italy

Admission and costs
Santa Lucia Fair can be browsed freely beneath the portico. Purchases and sweets cost extra; the nearby Music Museum on Strada Maggiore has separate admission and is not included with the market.
Getting there
From Bologna Centrale station follow Via Indipendenza towards the centre, then Via Rizzoli and Strada Maggiore to the portico of Santa Maria dei Servi. This is a city-centre walk; the Christmas market is not at the BolognaFiere exhibition complex.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The International Museum and Library of Music, Palazzo Sanguinetti, Strada Maggiore 34, offers frescoed rooms and historic instruments: adult €5, reduced €3. It is a separate visit with its own hours, distinct from the market portico.
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Bergamo

Province of Bergamo · Lombardy · Italy

Admission and costs
One hour’s skate hire €10, or €7 for ages ten and under.
Getting there
Train to Bergamo railway station, then walk.
Time to allow
Around three hours for the market and rink.
If it rains
Palazzo Moroni in the Upper Town, separate ticket.
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Dates for your diary!

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Dates refer to the particular event named. Some markets open only on selected days: read the guide before planning your journey.

Lille · Village de Noël at Rihour18 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026

Village de Noël at Rihour

Still to come

Closes at 6 pm on 24 December. Closed on Christmas Day.

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Lille · Big wheel on Grand’Place18 Nov 2026 – 16 Jan 2027

Big wheel on Grand’Place

Still to come

Ticket required.

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Lille · Mairie Christmas28 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026

Mairie Christmas

Still to come

Free admission, 1–7 pm.

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Dates and the latest checks appear in each guide. Consult the official links for changes.

Christmas in everyday life