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French Christmas Markets | Winter 2026/2027

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  • Length

    7 Days

  • Quality
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  • Starts in

    Paris (France)

  • Ends in

    Paris (France)

  • Available Tour Start Dates

    NOV 28, 2026 to DEC 5, 2026 These are the tour start dates for instances of this tour that were available the last time Contiki sent us such information. There may be other departures for this tour that are not available (i.e. sold out or cancelled).

  • Activity Level

    No Rating Provided These are tours that the vendor has not electronically communicated an activity level for. Contact us if you would like to know the activity level for any of these tours.

  • Language

    English

  • Guaranteed Date(s)
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    No

  • Special Interest(s)

    18-to-Thirtysomethings
    Contiki tours are only available for 18- to 35-year olds.
    , Short Trips & Festivals

From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$999.36

Overview

French delights. Mulled wine. Medieval buildings. Twinkling lights. Nowhere does Christmas quite like France, and this is your chance to see why. In just 7 days, you’ll see Château de Chambord in all its festive glory. Visit a champagne house. Try steaming wine in Strasbourg. Stroll the cobblestoned streets of Reims & so much more. Come witness the most wonderful time of the year in the most wonderful way possible.

Visited During Tour

Beaune (France) | Champagne (France) | Colmar (France) | Dijon (France) | Metz (France) | Paris (France) | Reims (France) | Strasbourg (France) | Tours (France)

Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices

The following are French Christmas Markets | Winter 2026/2027 tour dates available from Contiki. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.

Pricing Type: Double Occupancy
Pricing is per person, based on two people per reservation
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Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price available on this tour date. Price is for the tour only, unless noted otherwise. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare, travel insurance, and more, are additional.
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Yes means that that the vendor guarantees that tour date will occur. No means that the vendor does not guarantee the tour will occur on that date, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on that date in order to confirm it. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).
Saturday Nov 28, 2026 Friday Dec 4, 2026 Contiki Sale
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Available for new bookings made starting 10/21/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

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No Booking Fees!

We do not charge booking fees on any Contiki vacations.

You're sure to enjoy an affordable Contiki tour package when booking with us!

Contact us for pricing and availability.
Available for new bookings made starting 10/21/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

$999.36
No
(Departure #20261128)
Saturday Dec 5, 2026 Friday Dec 11, 2026 Contiki Sale
Exclusive Rates on all Contiki Tours!

Exclusive Rates on all Contiki Tours!

Book any Contiki tour with us and you'll get the best deal possible!

Contact us for pricing and availability.
Available for new bookings made starting 10/21/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

Contiki Sale
No Booking Fees!

No Booking Fees!

We do not charge booking fees on any Contiki vacations.

You're sure to enjoy an affordable Contiki tour package when booking with us!

Contact us for pricing and availability.
Available for new bookings made starting 10/21/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

$1,058.88
No
(Departure #20261205)
Tour Itinerary
Contiki Tour Code 670-2266

French Christmas Markets | Winter 2026/2027

Contiki Tour Code 670-2266

Map of French Christmas Markets | Winter 2026/2027 from Contiki
  • Day
    1

    Paris

    We’ll kick off our cheerful celebrations here in the sparkling City of Love. You’ll be greeted with festive displays in every nook and cranny. Tonight, we’ll cruise over the Seine to see Paris in all its glory. But not before grabbing dinner. Just you, your crew, and buzzin’ good vibes.

    • Meals Included:
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)
  • Day
    2

    Paris

    No better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by smelling like cinnamon & pine (and everything nice). This morning, we’ll visit a French perfumery. Then, you’ve got free time to check out all the pretty markets here. We'll regroup this evening to visit the most spectacular theatre in all of Paris - and she'll be beautifully decorated this time of the year.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)
  • Day
    3

    Paris to Tours

    We’ll leave the twinkling lights of Paris to find ourselves in France’s breathtaking Loire Valley. This evening is reserved for tasting your way through Tours’ Christmas markets. Oh, and we're staying right in the centre of town. So, explore as late as you like!

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Ibis Tours Centre Gare (or similar)
  • Day
    4

    Tours to Beaune via Dijon

    After a short n’ sweet stay in Tours, we’ll take the eastern road to Dijon where even more medieval charm (and mustard) awaits us. First things first - your Trip Manager will show you all the highlights of town. Wondering what to do with your free time? Just follow the owl symbols etched into the walls of the most famous monuments here.In the late afternoon, we'll drive down to Beaune. Drop your bags at the hotel of this beautiful walled town before we head out for dinner at a local restaurant.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Greet Hotel Beaune
  • Day
    5

    Beaune to Metz via Colmar & Strasbourg

    Goodbye Beaune. Today we’re visiting two of the most famous Christmas markets in Europe!On our first stop today, you’ll be greeted with vibrant Christmas markets & cobblestoned streets. You have some free time to take it all in before we head off to stop two. You guessed it - even more Christmas markets await us here. You’ll have the chance to join for a festive food walking tour to explore Strasbourg’s unique French-German cuisine. Bellies full, and souls satisfied - we’ll get cosy at our hotel in Metz.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Campanile Metz Talange (or similar)
  • Day
    6

    Metz to Reims via Champagne Region

    Morning, sleeping beauties! If you can pull yourself outta your cosy, cosy bed - we have a bubbly day ahead of us.Christmas in France is incomplete without champagne. Luckily, we’re right here in its hometown, where you’ll have the chance to try the fizzy goodness at a classic champagne house. Dreamy Reims is where we’ll have our final round of Christmas markets exploration. Stroll the streets with your Trip Manager on an orientation tour before joining us for a warm & wholesome farewell dinner.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: B&B Hotel Reims Centre Erlon (or similar)
  • Day
    7

    Reims to Paris

    It might be our final day out here. But we promise, these 7 days of France’s festive charm will stay with you forever. If you’re hitching a ride with us to Paris, hop on for one last coach journey of this trip. And that’s it for now, folks. After a week of French food & festivities, it’s time to say au revoir. Don’t worry, there are plenty more merry destinations to explore. Maybe Germany's markets next time?

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
More Details

Contiki is informing us of the following additional details regarding their French Christmas Markets | Winter 2026/2027 tour:

Travelers Notes

* DAY 1: Trip starts in Paris at 16:00. * DAY 7: Trip ends in Paris at 12:00. We recommend not booking flights prior to 16:00 on the last day.
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