Category: Winter 2025 – Magical Christmas Markets
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Beautiful Brussels
Last stop before London is the capital of Belgium, often referred to the capital of Europe for hosting EU institutions. More importantly to us, Brussels is equally famous for waffles, chocolate and fries! We stayed in the city center at the beautiful Fleur de Ville, a restored bank building turned boutique hotel. Steps from everything…
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The Romantic City of Heidelberg
With Zoë safely back in London, Gary and I took a quick train trip (about 1.5 hrs) from Strasbourg to Heidelberg to spend three nights in Germany. We knew we wanted a stop in a German town, and chose this smaller, quainter spot with a hillside castle on the Neckar river to enjoy the Christmas…
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Strasbourg, France – Europe’s Christmas capital!
We agree, this town truly captured the beauty and spirit of Christmas. Zoe continued on with us for this stop, and we were all delighted by the over the top decorations, the wine, pretzels and sausages, and the crisp, cold weather. We stayed at the lovely Hotel Leonor…a close 5 minute walk to the central…
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Paris at Christmas-time!
A quick train ride from London we find ourselves in magical Paris lit up for Christmas! We stayed in an apartment just across from the Louvre, which made walking everywhere we wanted to go an easy endeavor. Zoe in charge of food selections meant we were in for non-ending indulgences. Each morning started with croissants…
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A little Christmas magic!
Headed to London to help Zoë move back from her three year stint in the UK, so why not make it a Christmas market visit?! A few days in London to adjust, followed by stays in Paris, Strasbourg, Heidelberg and Brussels before returning to London for the final packing and trip home made for a…
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