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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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Vipiteno

Autonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy

Admission and costs
Allow separately for food and craft purchases. The Civic and Multscher Museum has its own admission, included for eligible activeCards; any ascent of the Torre delle Dodici depends on specifically scheduled openings.
Getting there
Arrive at Vipiteno–Val di Vizze station on the Brenner railway and continue towards the historic centre and Piazza Città. The market gathers beneath the Torre delle Dodici, providing a clear starting point for a compact town visit.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The Civic and Multscher Museum is a separate indoor cultural alternative. Visits follow the museum’s calendar rather than the market calendar; the municipality publishes admission conditions and reductions.
Where to park
Park at the lower Monte Cavallo cable-car station and continue on foot towards Piazza Città.
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Montecatini Terme

Province of Pistoia · Tuscany · Italy

Admission and costs
Piazza del Popolo and Viale Verdi form a public walk; stall purchases and refreshments cost extra. MO.C.A. also lists free entry: this itinerary requires no ticket for a Christmas village or another commercial seasonal experience.
Getting there
Use Montecatini Centro station, distinct from Montecatini Terme–Monsummano. MO.C.A. describes the direct walking route from the stop through Piazza del Popolo to Viale Verdi. All three suggested stops stay on this axis, without adding the funicular or Montecatini Alto.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
MO.C.A. offers indoor galleries with free entry inside the Town Hall at Viale Verdi 46. Spend your market time here instead; the gallery follows its own museum hours, rather than the market’s full opening day.
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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