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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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Santa Maria Maggiore

Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piedmont · Italy

Admission and costs
Budget for rail travel, purchases and food. The heated family space in the Sala Mandamentale is explicitly charged separately, as are museum visits. The 2026 market takes place only on 6, 7 and 8 December.
Getting there
From Domodossola take the Vigezzina–Centovalli railway to Santa Maria Maggiore. The official guide directs visitors straight from the station to Via Cadorna, joining the stalls without another transfer. Special trains have their own seat availability and booking conditions.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The Casa del Profumo Feminis–Farina at Piazza Risorgimento 5 tells the story of eau de Cologne indoors. Families can also use the charged heated family space in the Sala Mandamentale of the old town hall.
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Paris

Île-de-France · France

Admission and costs
Free market admission. Rides and museum tickets are separate.
Getting there
Métro 1 to Concorde or Tuileries · Métro 1 and RER A to La Défense
Time to allow
Allow around five hours for both areas, including breaks.
If it rains
See the Water Lilies indoors at the Orangerie. Ticketed and closed Tuesdays and 25 December.
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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