Holiday Itinerary - French and Belgian Christmas Markets - Bruges and Lille
Day 1 – Journey to France/Belgium via Ypres
We take the ferry to Calais before travelling to the lovely Belgian town of Ypres. The charming cobbled streets lined with pretty Flemish-style buildings belie the town’s past as the scene of some of the most intense battles of the First World War. Almost completely destroyed, the town was faithfully rebuilt including the striking medieval Cloth Hall. Here we have some free time to find a local restaurant for dinner before we continue to our hotel.
Day 2 – Ostend and Bruges Christmas Market
Today we spend a couple of hours in Belgium’s premier seaside resort of Ostend, before heading to the beautiful medieval city of Bruges, famous for its picturesque canals. Held in the city’s main market square, the Christmas Market is full of stalls selling a tempting array of hand-made Christmas decorations and gifts as well as tasty local produce and warming mulled wine. Enjoy dinner in Bruges before we return to the hotel.
Day 3 – Arras Christmas Market and Lille
Our first destination today is the charming town of Arras where the Christmas Market is held in the magnificent setting of the Grand Place. Against the soft silhouettes of the rounded Baroque townhouses, over 100 artisans sell traditional crafts and gifts from their wooden chalets, transforming the whole square into a magical winter wonderland. Late afternoon we journey to Lille, sure to be crowned with huge festive garlands. Sample the spice bread or enjoy other regional specialities from the festive food stalls for dinner before we rejoin the coach to head back to our hotel.
Day 4 – Journey home
This morning we check out of the hotel, stopping at on the coast at Dunkirk before we head back to Calais for our return ferry home.
Departure dates and prices 2024 French and Belgian Christmas Markets Bruges and Lille - 7% discount on all dates
Just Go brochure price in RED
Travel 55 discount price in BLACK
Tel Just Go reservations on 0333 234 2010 quote Travel 55 code PTR557
4 days by coach - French and Belgian Christmas Markets
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6 December
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£329 : £260 |
13 December |
£329 : £260 |
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