Whether you’re splurging on a much-needed vacation or hopping the train for a day trip on a budget, here’s an overview of fantastic and fun things to do for Christmas in NYC.It’s no secret that New York is one of the world’s most magical places during the holidays. And with that magic comes bright lights, […]
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Florence in Winter: Planning the Perfect Visit in December & January
Posted on May 13, 2022
If you’re planning to visit Florence in winter, you’re probably thinking: It’s still Italy, the land of sun and sea. It won’t be that cold, right? Don’t be fooled by this idea – the winter cold still bites hard in Florence, and the sun can disappear for quite some time in the somber days of […]
How Italians Do Christmas: The Italian Christmas Foods You’ll Find on Every Table
Posted on December 16, 2019
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<p>Like any other country, Italy has its own Christmas traditions that go back centuries. More than just pasta and pizza, Italian Christmas foods are uniquely distinguished by their variety, richness, and seasonality.Christmas in Italy is a time for abbondanza, literally, “abundance.” Italians sit down for long – we’re talking six or seven hours – feasts […]</p>
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What Are the Typical Basque Christmas Foods? An Authentic Basque Country Menu
Posted on December 12, 2019
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<p>Typical Basque Christmas foods are just as delicious (and extensive!) as you can imagine. For Basques, food always comes first, and the winter holidays are no exception. Spanish cuisine, famous for its amazing flavors, takes on even higher levels of deliciousness at Christmastime, if that’s even possible. But not all regions in Spain celebrate the winter holidays […]</p>
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Food and Drink in Paris Typical French Christmas Foods to Enjoy This Holiday Season
Posted on December 11, 2019
In Ardèche, meanwhile, chestnuts take center stage. Candied and glazed chestnuts are a popular sweet to savor in the days leading up to and following Christmas festivities.
In Provence, Christmas is synonymous with the 13 desserts: a combination of different nuts, dried fruits, and other confections that represents Jesus and the 12 apostles.
The exact combination will vary according to the region and even to the family, but often includes almond calissons from Aix, dried plums from Brignoles, nougat from Montélimar, and more.
Delicious French holiday flavors
Whether you’re enjoying the busy city life of Paris during the holidays, or exploring other regions of France, you’ll enjoy the festive flavors of French Christmas Foods.
Enjoy the city, walk around the Christmas markets with a mullet wine, find a cheese you’ll remember forever, try out the escargot. You may also want to add some time to see as much of Paris in a Day as possible with our tour, or the sweet Paris Pastry and Chocolate Tour.
If you’re planning to visit Bordeaux, you must add the Ultimate Food Tour to your list and let us take care of your itinerary.
We are confident that these delicious French Christmas foods will make you feel festive and cozy, let us know what are your favorites.
Update Notice: This post was updated on December 07, 2023.
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The Ultimate Guide to the Tastiest European Gourmet Gifts
Posted on December 11, 2019
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Posted on December 5, 2019
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