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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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Colmar

Grand Est · France

Admission and costs
The market stalls are freely accessible; food, purchases and attractions such as the Ferris wheel cost extra. Musée Unterlinden also requires its own ticket and is not included in the free Christmas walk.
Getting there
Colmar station connects to the centre on the free electric Cœur de Ville shuttle, which operates from Monday to Saturday. Use it to reach the pedestrian centre, then explore the market squares and Petite Venise on foot.
Time to allow
Allow around 4 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
Musée Unterlinden on place Unterlinden houses the Isenheim Altarpiece and art collections indoors. This independent ticketed museum visit can replace a market square without adding an excursion outside town.
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Govone

Province of Cuneo · Piedmont · Italy

Admission and costs
The market along the castle avenue is free, with no reservation required. Santa’s House is a separate ticketed show with a time slot; transport between Asti and Govone is also paid separately.
Getting there
From Asti railway station go to Movicentro, stand 16: on Govone event days a bus runs to Govone, Via Boetti. A single ticket costs €3.80; you can pay cash on board, use the MOEVES app or buy at Giachino sales outlets.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
Santa’s House takes place inside the Royal Castle as a separately ticketed show with timed booking. It is a planned family alternative, not unrestricted castle access or a free shelter when it rains.
Where to park
Use the industrial-area car park and take the paid shuttle to the village.
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