Best Winter Vacation Spots in France




 
 

3. Alsace Villages

The historic town of Obernai hosts a Marché de Noël, where local vendors sell their artisanal crafts. Visitors will enjoy the Christmastime baked goods such as gingerbread and kougelhopf at the Marché de Noël in Kaysersberg, a picturesque town with many half-timbered houses. The picturesque village of Ribeauvillé hosts a medieval-themed Christmas Market with gourmet treats that date back to the Middle Ages.

 

4. French Alps

Considered a premier ski resort in the French Alps, Courchevel within Les Trois Vallées (Three Valleys) has 150 kilometers of ski slopes accessible by 60 lifts. The resort boasts five villages with a wide variety of accommodations and dining options including Michelin-starred restaurants.