The Christmas market at Strasbourg

As we came out of the station in Strasbourg, we saw our first Christmas kiosks on our way to the hotel only 100 yards away.  Having dropped our cases off, we were soon out again in search of the Christmas tree.

Around the base there was a platform for groups to have a photo and a couple of 'villages'.

Rather than one large Christmas market, there are several sites. Around the Christmas tree, most stalls are in support of charity.  Others sites are selling Christmas decorations, tasteful (and not so tasteful) gifts, sweets and chocolates and, naturally, mulled wine.

After a traditional Alsaicien lunch (choucroute for Pat), we went back to the hotel until dark. Christmas decorations were everywhere.

Son et Luminere was in progress on the walls of the Apple store.  Below, the entrance to one of the sites of the market. 

  

The tree at night. 

Finally, some photos of Strasbourg by night. 

Now we are back home and preparing for Christmas with the family.

Pat and John on tour

Pat and John on tour

Pat and John on tour