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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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Budapest

Budapest · Hungary

Admission and costs
The Szent István tér and Vörösmarty tér markets are free to enter. Food, drinks and purchases cost extra; basilica admission, treasury visits and the panoramic terrace require their own attraction tickets.
Getting there
From Budapest-Nyugati station, walk along Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út towards St Stephen’s Basilica and Szent István tér. After Advent Bazilika, continue through the centre to Vörösmarty tér: these markets have separate calendars and are not one enclosed venue.
Time to allow
Allow around 4 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
St Stephen’s Basilica, Szent István tér 1, offers an indoor visit with separate tickets for its visitor areas. Worship and sightseeing follow their own schedules; market admission does not include basilica admission.
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Riva del Garda

Autonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy

Admission and costs
Di Gusto in Gusto is a food-led visit: spending depends on what you order at the chalets. Visiting the MAG inside the Rocca and any ascent of the Torre Apponale have separate admission and opening arrangements.
Getting there
From Rovereto railway station take regional bus B332 towards Riva del Garda. From the bus station continue into the centre to Piazza Garibaldi and Piazza Cesare Battisti, the setting for Di Gusto in Gusto, then follow the lakefront.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The MAG, inside the Rocca at Piazza Cesare Battisti 3A, presents art, archaeology and local history. It is the indoor museum option, with admission and seasonal openings independent of the food market.
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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