Alsace Every weekend in every town, village and hamlet Christmas markets, concerts, festivals and entertainment Strasbourg: Christmas market and entertainment all month Saint Remy Christmas events: special markets, local traditions, wonderful decorations, and music.

Nice

• Luna Park - A large funfair with roundabouts and attractions for the delight of young and not so young spectators 
• Bain de Noël - Christmas dip, the first Sunday after Christmas.
• Challenge international de Lutte Henri Deglane - wrestling- (Salle Leyrit).
• Nice International Open Chess Tournament 
• Artisa’Niss - arts and crafts show - (Acropolis).
• Sailing : International Star Regatta.
• Christmas Village (espace Masséna: jardin Albert
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French Riviera Animated nativity scenes and Christmas markets throughout the region - Arrival of Father Christmas by barouche.  Choir of elves.  Foire aux Santons in Mouans-Sartoux Christmas Market in the Rue Obscure Midnight party under the Tent of the Citadel - Cabaret evening. 31st of December

Fun for Kids and Children of All Ages Please ask us for more ideas to bring Europe alive for children La Flèche Zoo - all year Sarthe France Known for its amazing bird shows featuring parrots and birds of prey. Beautiful habitats punctuate tours through this natural setting: polar bears with under water viewings, Chinese pandas, and African plain for elephants, arctic wolves, unique to Europe. Cinéaqua - Paris Cinéaqua, and audiovisual aquarium, gives you the chance to discover the universe at the bottom of the sea in the form of cartoons, music, and other audiovisual productions. The space also organizes educational workshops, aquatic adventures filled with puzzles to solve, and more than 41 pools and tanks housing nearly 10000 fish and other invertebrae. Open all year round.  http://www.cineaqua.com/     The City of the Sea Cherbourg - Manche  France a vast scientific and cultural venue and most importantly, a place of oceanographic discovery and under-water adventure.  Le Redoutable the biggest submarine in the world accessible to the public plus the ocean section with one of the deepest aquariums in Europe containing more than 3500 fish.  http://www.citedelamer.com/uk/ The Isle of Birds - Situated in the heart of the Essonne on the outskirts of Paris, the Ile aux oiseaux (The Isle of Birds) is a beautifully wild, unspoiled garden that provides a natural habitat for a wide range of animals and plants.  The park is open all year-long, and when the weather gets cold visitors can go to the various indoor areas.  http://www.ileauxoiseaux.fr The Story of Paris for Children Children 8-12 - 12 Euro.  The price includes activities, the Paris Story show and snacks Go back in time 2000 years with the greatest multimedia show ever produced about Paris!  Victor Hugo will guide you through the centuries of the Parisian history.  Simultaneous translation in English is available at each showing.  www.paris-story.com     More Events throughout Europe

ROME

Natale in Vaticano (Christmas in the Vatican) - The traditional concert held for charity in the Aula Paolo VI takes place mid-month. A nativity scene and a large Christmas Tree (donated by a different country every year) are put up in St. Peter’s Square.  Rome,   Italy

Mercato di Natale a Piazza Navona (Christmas market in Piazza Navona) - As tradition dictates, Piazza Navona is invaded with stalls selling toys, sweets and Christmas decorations, and street artists entertaining the crowds. The market closes 6 January with the arrival of the Befana witch comes to bring presents to Rome’s children.  Rome,  Italy  - December and early January

Christmas Eve vigil in the Basilica in the presence of the Holy Father. Rome, Italy  December 24th

New Year’s Eve in Rome: San Silvestro a Roma - End-of-year celebrations traditionally include fireworks and rock concerts in different squares around the city. For the occasion the metro stays open late. As always, a classical music concert will take place in the Piazza del Quirinale in the presence of the President of the Republic.  Rome,  Italy  - December 31st

Switzerland in December

Germany in December

Scotland in November

Edinburgh's Christmas - 27th November - 25th December 2008
One of Europe's finest Christmas festivals returns with a month-long programme bringing warmth and festive cheer to Edinburgh as the city transforms itself into a magical winter wonderland. Activity is centred around the world-renowned Princes Street Gardens. With a glittering choice of festive celebrations, chic shopping and fine dining set against the shimmering backdrop of this historic city - at Christmas, Edinburgh sparkles. Plans for this year's festivities are well underway. Expect the return of Edinburgh's Christmas favourites such as The Light Night, the Traditional German Christmas Market, Santa's Reindeer Garden, The Edinburgh Wheel, The Great Scottish Santa Run and Winter Wonderland, plus lots of surprises that make Edinburgh's Christmas the ultimate festive experience.

Somerset House Ice Skating Rink - London,  England - Mid November to January

The European Capital of Culture is an EU project designed to highlight the culture of the continent – selecting a city that illustrates and deserves the title of ‘Capital of Culture’. Competition is always fierce, as every city bids to showcase its contribution to the world’s cultural landscape. As of 2000, the award has often gone to two or more cities, and in 2008, Liverpool shares the title with Stavanger in Norway.

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