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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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Salzburg

State of Salzburg · Austria

Admission and costs
Christkindlmarkt admission is free, including New Year’s Eve. Food and purchases cost extra; the DomQuartier museum circuit and ice skating are separate activities with their own admission conditions.
Getting there
From Salzburg Hauptbahnhof take trolleybus 3, 5 or 6 to Rathaus. Walk from there to Domplatz and Residenzplatz; this route stays in the Old Town and excludes Hellbrunn and outlying locations.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
DomQuartier at Residenzplatz 1 offers an indoor circuit through Residence rooms, the gallery and cathedral spaces. A separate museum ticket is required; the museum closes on 24 December.
Where to park
The paid Altstadtgaragen A and B at Hildmannplatz 1 are open 24 hours. Garage A has three reserved spaces and the vehicle height limit is 2.05 m.
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Perugia

Province of Perugia · Umbria · Italy

Admission and costs
Natale alla Rocca brings crafts and gift ideas to the C.E.R.P. spaces inside Rocca Paolina. Purchases are made from individual exhibitors. The Minimetrò and National Gallery of Umbria have their own tickets.
Getting there
Alight at Perugia Fontivegge railway station and use its direct pedestrian connection to Fontivegge Minimetrò. Ride to Pincetto terminal, whose escalators and inclined lift connect to the centre. From Corso Vannucci continue towards Piazza Italy and the Rocca Paolina spaces.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The market is already inside C.E.R.P.’s covered spaces. For an alternative art visit, choose the National Gallery of Umbria in Palazzo dei Priori, Corso Vannucci 19, an independent museum with its own admission and route.
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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