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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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Levico Terme

Autonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy

Admission and costs
The market in the Habsburg Park has free entry. Budget for shopping, refreshments and any separately paid experiences; these activities should not be confused with simply entering the chalet area and walking through the park.
Getting there
Levico Terme station is 450 metres from the park’s monumental gate in Viale Rovigo. It is on the Trento–Bassano line; some services are replaced by buses until 12 December, so the journey may include a change of vehicle.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
Santissimo Redentore church in central Piazza della Chiesa offers a short cultural and reflective stop when open. Access follows religious services; it provides a brief indoor pause rather than a complete alternative day under cover.
Where to park
Use the public car park on the former Beber site, with an entrance on Viale Roma, then walk to the Habsburg Park.
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Valkenburg

Limburg · Netherlands

Admission and costs
Gemeentegrot is a paid Christmas market with tickets for a 30-minute arrival window. Buy through the cave’s official website; Fluweelengrot is a different venue with its own ticket and is not automatically included.
Getting there
From Valkenburg station, walk to Gemeentegrot: allow about ten minutes on foot. The cave market entrance is at Cauberg 4; afterwards, continue through the town centre towards Walramplein for the outdoor section.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
Gemeentegrot itself is the sheltered section, but requires a ticket and booked arrival window: it is not an unrestricted public rain shelter. The town-centre sections remain exposed to the weather.
Route and accessibility
Gemeentegrot accommodates wheelchairs, mobility scooters and walkers. Corridors are at least 2.5 metres wide.
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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