How Christmas markets look and feel in France | A Coffee Break with Max Image

How Christmas markets look and feel in France | A Coffee Break with Max

8 December 2025 - 7 mins
Podcast Series Coffee Break French

We’re back with another Coffee Break French espresso lesson, and this time we’re taking a stroll through one of the most atmospheric parts of the season: les marchés de Noël! 🎄

In this episode, you’ll discover what you’re likely to find at Christmas markets across France, from the smell of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine to sweet crêpes and waffles, and the cosy stalls selling wooden toys, winter hats, scarves and gloves. 

It’s the perfect episode for getting into the holiday spirit while improving your French.

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