Christmas markets, magical November and December, end-of-year celebrations, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve celebrations

❤️ Specialists in discovery holidays and all-inclusive, bespoke themed holidays, organised across the regions of France, HCF hoteliers stand out for their expertise, flexibility and unwavering commitment to high-quality, immersive trips centred around themes that allow you to travel all year round – and particularly at the end of the year with the ‘Magical November and December’ theme, featuring programmes dedicated to the festive season, Christmas markets, and Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Choose your end-of-year theme with Hôtels Circuits France

✅The winter offering from Hôtels Circuits France lends itself to a wide range of themed holidays: magical Christmas breaks and cookery workshops, gastronomic and shopping breaks, pre-Christmas breaks, Christmas market breaks in Lorraine, Provence or Alsace, breaks centred around the traditional ‘marchés au gras’ (fat-curing markets) of the South-West, Christmas Eve celebrations, New Year’s Eve celebrations…

✅For coach operators, group organisers, tour operators and travel agents, focusing on festive and welcoming themes in winter allows you to extend the season, diversify your programmes and offer destinations with strong regional roots, tailored to the evolving expectations of group clients, whilst benefiting from excellent value for money and service, and an ever-improving, immersive experience in the regions of France.

✅A wide choice of themed breaks to ‘spice up’ your group programme and extend the group holiday season
Christmas Markets & Festive Breaks: discover the spirit of a region, share local traditions, and take part in events and festivities bursting with flavour! From November onwards, a warm and magical atmosphere takes hold across the regions of France!

‘Les Noëls de Lorraine’ Breaks: An Enchanting Christmas and Saint Nicholas Celebrations

This year, venture off the beaten track to experience the magic of Christmas and Saint Nicholas’ Day in the heart of Lorraine! Opt for a magical experience steeped in conviviality, culinary delights and authenticity with the Saint Nicholas markets in Metz – ranked as the third most beautiful Christmas market in Europe – and in Nancy; soak up the local flavours at the heart of Lorraine’s traditions.

Create your own version of Christmas in Lorraine with an extension to discover the magical Christmas markets in Trier, Germany, and in Luxembourg City, the capital of the Grand Duchy. As the protector of children and patron saint of the people of Lorraine, Saint Nicholas is celebrated with great fervour: Christmas here is a time of enchanting atmosphere and irresistible, indulgent traditions.

It is a festive period that the people of Lorraine cherish and prepare for weeks in advance.

Set off on the Lorraine Christmas Trail, which celebrates festive cuisine and authentic craftsmanship. In an enchanting setting, the magic of Christmas and the festive season takes hold throughout Lorraine, with towns and villages decked out in their finest, sparkling finery: illuminations, decorations, Christmas markets… A magical and joyful atmosphere fills the Saint Nicholas markets and Christmas villages.

To secure the best dates for 2026, contact the Hôtel Aster in Val de Briey (54) and Hicham, the groups manager, as soon as possible. He can be reached on +33 (0)3 82 46 66 94 and at groupes@hotel-aster.fr

Christmas breaks in Provence: a blend of traditions, santons and a magical atmosphere

Every region has its own Christmas traditions and legends! In Provence, the Advent and Christmas periods are brimming with local customs – an ancestral heritage that invites you to share magical and inspiring moments.
As you explore the towns and villages to experience an authentic Christmas, immerse yourself in the magic of the season – with its culinary traditions, local crafts and cosy illuminations – and discover its most iconic symbols: the santons, the thirteen Christmas desserts, Sainte-Barbe’s wheat, the nativity scenes with their miniature Provençal décor, and the Gros Souper… all in a warm and festive atmosphere.

To book your Christmas breaks in Provence, contact the

* Les Vignes Blanches in Beaucaire and the* Nîmotel in Nîmes. Alexia and Yoann, the group coordinators, are available on +33 (0)4 66 38 13 84 and at group@hotels-nimes.fr

Christmas Market Breaks in Alsace: traditions, magic and typical Alsatian villages

Last but not least, head to Alsace, a top destination for Christmas markets! From Strasbourg to Colmar, from Ribeauvillé to Kaysersberg, the towns and villages of Alsace sparkle with a thousand lights around richly decorated Christmas trees!
There’s nothing quite like the Alsatian Christmas markets to immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, with the scent of spices, bredele and manele, craftspeople, local Alsatian produce and gastronomic villages… to experience the magic of the festive season in Alsace and fall, time and time again, under the spell of Alsace as the building façades light up.

To book your Christmas stays in Alsace, contact the 3-star Hotel Au Nid de Cigognes in Ostheim and speak to Céline on +33 (0)3 89 47 91 44, the * Les Rives de la Fecht residence in Ingersheim with Delphine on 33 (0)3 89 80 35 20, or the* Les Vallées Hotel in La Bresse with Angélique on +33 (0)3 29 25 41 39: we’re here to help you create authentic, tailor-made itineraries.

Christmas Eve and the Christmas Festivities

An authentic atmosphere, the art of living, traditions and the magic of Christmas await you in our hotels, ideally situated for enjoying authentic, gourmet Christmas breaks and sharing unforgettable moments in a warm, festive, family-friendly atmosphere – savouring the joy of being together amidst illuminated Christmas trees and decorations, festive dinners, petits fours, champagne, dance evenings…

The HCF selection of hotels for Christmas Eve breaks: authentic programmes featuring cultural and gastronomic discoveries, so you can enjoy the magic of Christmas in a warm and traditional atmosphere.

• Auvergne – Hotel* La Gazelle +33 (0)4 73 79 50 26
• Brittany – Hotel* Armor Park +33 (0)2 96 85 16 10
• Camargue Cévennes – Hotel Nîmotel +33 (0)4 66 38 13 84
• Haute-Savoie, Morzine – Hotel* Le Petit Dru +33(0)4 50 75 77 33
• Gers – Hotel Des Thermes +33 (0)5 62 68 13 07
• Vendée – Hotel* Le Moulin Neuf 33 (0)2 51 94 30 27
• Loire-Atlantique – Hotel* Aquilon +33 (0)2 51 76 67 66
• French-Swiss Jura – Hotel Le Risoux +33 (0)4 50 41 30 22
• Jura Balcon du Léman – Hotel** La Petite Chaumière +33 (0)4 50 41 30 22
• Provence Luberon - Hotel*** Les Vignes Blanches +33 (0)4 66 59 13 12

New Year’s Eve and New Year celebrations

Fancy an authentic and festive New Year’s Eve? Then discover our best offers, with the following on the programme for your stay to celebrate the New Year: gourmet meals, a gala dinner and a party on the 31st, entertainment, illuminations, festivities… to experience a magical and irresistible New Year’s Eve.

The HCF selection of hotels for New Year’s Eve: our warm and festive venues to celebrate the New Year!

• Alsace – Hotel* Au Nid de Cigognes +33 (0)3 89 47 91 44
• Auvergne – Hotel* La Gazelle +33 (0)4 73 79 50 26
• French-Swiss Jura – Hotel Le Risoux +33 (0)4 50 41 30 22
• Gers – Hotel* Des Thermes +33 (0)5 62 68 13 07
• Loire-Atlantique – Hotel* Aquilon +33 (0)2 51 76 67 66
• Vendée – Hotel Le Moulin Neuf 33 (0)2 51 94 30 27
• Provence Luberon – Hotel*** Les Vignes Blanches +33 (0)4 66 59 13 12
• Provence, Aix region – Hotel* Sévan Parc Hotel +33 (0)4 90 79 19 30
• Dordogne, Périgord – Hotel L’Auberge de la Petite Reine +33 (0)5 53 31 60 42

At your service! Professionalism and hospitality

The hoteliers at Hôtels Circuits France offer you direct access to their expertise as hoteliers, restaurateurs and tour operators, their extensive knowledge of local attractions, the quality of their services and their personalised welcome. They assist you in developing tourism programmes and organising all your group holidays across the regions of France.

Delicious, regional, locally sourced cuisine and attentive service
Delicious, generous, locally sourced cuisine prepared in every hotel by passionate chefs, using fresh, seasonal produce sourced locally, alongside regional specialities and recipes… for home-style regional cooking that showcases local produce and producers throughout the seasons: artisans, market gardeners, livestock farmers, fishermen, winegrowers, brewers…

A PERSONALISED WELCOME, A COMMITMENT TO SERVICE AND THE VALUES OF THE HOTELIERS AT HÔTELS CIRCUITS FRANCE

The hoteliers at Hôtels Circuits France provide you with the best personalised solutions, guaranteeing you genuine competitive advantages based on their expertise and high-quality services. And so, stay after stay, they work with you to develop a partnership that delivers added value, contributing to the success of your group stays and events, and are committed to offering a warm, friendly and generous welcome – an experience to be enjoyed and shared together!

Your contacts: Quotation requests & bookings: Directly with the 24 hoteliers and restaurateurs of Hôtels Circuits France