The Christmas Lights...

Coming to Montbeliard in December, you will celebrate Christmas like when you were a child and be captivated by one of the most authentic Christmas markets in France. Montbéliard used to be an old Alemannic principality for over four centuries and perpetuates the tradition, allowing you to go back in time.

Close your eyes and listen to the sound of small bells, the noise of the hooves on the cobblestones, the laughters of children. Smells of wood, cinnamon and mulled wine... Remember the freshness of snow flakes that melt in your mouth, the warmth of the stove roasting the chesnuts... Come and taste the savoury delights and all the other specialities of the Franche-Comté region.

The Christmas Market in Montbéliard is very traditional. Over 130 craftsmen set up their wooden stalls around Saint Martin Church, the oldest Lutheran church in France. In 2005, Canada will be our guest of honour. In front of the Halles, you will find Canadian food specialities, a saphouse, teepees with Amerindian art...

The Christmas Market will entertain you with street shows, the Parade of Lights, exhibitions of cribs... You will meet Saint Lucia and Aunt Airie, the Montbéliard good fairy. At nightfall, you will be amazed.

Photo: Office de Tourisme du Pays De Montbéliard

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Schedule: 26 November to 24 December 2005

Location: Montbéliard

Visitor Information: Office de Tourisme du Pays De Montbéliard
1 rue Henri Mouhot
F-25200 Montbéliard
03.81.94.15.19 fon
03.81.94.14.04 fax
www.ot-pays-de-montbeliard.fr
www.lumieresdenoel.fr