Erasmus weekend at the Strasbourg, Luxembourg and Metz Christmas markets
Includes :
- Return transport by private bus
- Hotel accommodation (two nights)
- 2 Breakfast
- Bilingual tour leader (French/English)
- Tourist taxes
- Strasbourg Christmas Market
- Metz Christmas Market
- Luxembourg Christmas Market
- Photos & videos
Not included:
- Personal expenses
- Meals
Travel program
Check-in during the night
Breakfast
Traditional Christmas market
Free time to enjoy the atmosphere
Traditional Christmas market
Visit the cathedral
Place Kleber and the big Christmas tree
Decorated streets in the center
Free time to enjoy the atmosphere
Breakfast
Traditional Christmas market
Free time to enjoy the atmosphere
We meet up late in the evening in Lille to set off together for Eastern France. We headed for Metz, a charming city on the border with Germany and Luxembourg. We arrive at the hotel in the middle of the night, ideally located, just enough time to put down our suitcases and recuperate before a big day of discoveries.
After a good breakfast at the hotel, you'll have some free time to discover Metz and its lovely Christmas market. The city is easily accessible and public transport is free on weekends: perfect for strolling between the chalets, sampling a local specialty or doing a little Christmas shopping.
At lunchtime, we're off together to Strasbourg, nicknamed the Christmas capital. Between Place Kléber, the illuminated cathedral and the dozens of markets dotted around the city, you're in for a truly magical experience. The atmosphere is unique: local crafts, decorations, lights, music and the scent of winter in every street. Return to Metz in the evening for a second well-deserved night at the hotel.
In the morning, we set off for the capital, Luxembourg! At this time of year, the city is transformed into a fairytale setting, with illuminations, wooden chalets and the smell of mulled wine wafting through the streets.
You can stroll between several Christmas markets, each with its own atmosphere: local crafts, Christmas decorations, sweet and savory specialties... It's the perfect opportunity to try the famous Gromperekichelcher (potato pancake), pretzels or chocolate sweets.
As well as its markets, Luxembourg city center is well worth a visit: the old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its fortifications, cobbled streets and panoramic views over the surrounding valleys.
Itinerary
Check-in during the night
Breakfast
Traditional Christmas market
Free time to enjoy the atmosphere
Traditional Christmas market
Visit the cathedral
Place Kleber and the big Christmas tree
Decorated streets in the center
Free time to enjoy the atmosphere
Breakfast
Traditional Christmas market
Free time to enjoy the atmosphere
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With the Erasmus Place membership card you can benefit all year round! Pssst, it's not compulsory to take part in trips!
- Reduced prices on all our trips from all our cities!
- Cancel and be reimbursed up to 48 hours before departure
- Some free or reduced-price events just for you all year round!
Unforgettable destinations!
At Christmas, Strasbourg changes scale. The entire city is decorated, from alleyways to squares. Around the cathedral, markets come to life, and the smells of mulled wine, cinnamon and gingerbread waft through the air. It's a total immersion in the festive spirit.
Did you know?
Strasbourg's Christmas market, the "Christkindelsmärik", has been held since 1570 and is one of the oldest in Europe, welcoming several million visitors every year.
The surprise of the trip! A small country, but a Christmas market well worth the detour. The illuminations, the variety of stalls and the great atmosphere make the city center a very pleasant place to be in winter. It's also a great opportunity to discover a little-known European capital.
Did you know?
Luxembourg's Christmas market is called the "Winterlights Festival". It extends over several districts, with concerts, a huge Christmas tree, a Ferris wheel and even an ice rink.
An elegant town that shines in winter with its illuminations and traditional markets. The medieval streets and lively squares create a warm atmosphere, perfect for strolling around with a mulled wine in hand. You'll also find plenty of local produce to discover.
Did you know?
Metz is famous for its Christmas market on Place Saint-Louis, one of the most charming in France, with chalets set up under medieval arcades.
Unforgettable destinations!
At Christmas, Strasbourg changes scale. The entire city is decorated, from alleyways to squares. Around the cathedral, markets come to life, and the smells of mulled wine, cinnamon and gingerbread waft through the air. It's a total immersion in the festive spirit.
Did you know?
Strasbourg's Christmas market, the "Christkindelsmärik", has been held since 1570 and is one of the oldest in Europe, welcoming several million visitors every year.
The surprise of the trip! A small country, but a Christmas market well worth the detour. The illuminations, the variety of stalls and the great atmosphere make the city center a very pleasant place to be in winter. It's also a great opportunity to discover a little-known European capital.
Did you know?
Luxembourg's Christmas market is called the "Winterlights Festival". It extends over several districts, with concerts, a huge Christmas tree, a Ferris wheel and even an ice rink.
An elegant town that shines in winter with its illuminations and traditional markets. The medieval streets and lively squares create a warm atmosphere, perfect for strolling around with a mulled wine in hand. You'll also find plenty of local produce to discover.
Did you know?
Metz is famous for its Christmas market on Place Saint-Louis, one of the most charming in France, with chalets set up under medieval arcades.
Our charters
At Erasmus Place, the journey begins as soon as you get on the bus. It's a friendly atmosphere, where people get to know each other, have a laugh and share music and tips.
Our buses are comfortable, air-conditioned and equipped with toilets, barring major exceptions. We want you to feel at ease, even during several hours of driving. To make sure everything goes smoothly, we also have a few simple rules: respect for everyone, no inappropriate behavior, no consumption of alcohol or banned substances on the bus.
For each trip, we select quality establishments, always with a minimum 2-star rating for hotels. Whether it's a hotel or a hostel, you can count on comfortable, clean and conveniently located accommodation.
Our hotels and hostels are always located in the city center, close to places of interest and local entertainment, so you can make the most of your stay without wasting time in transport. With a few exceptions.
Rooms are shared among friends, in a relaxed atmosphere, but we respect a simple rule: men stay with men, women with women. Rooms are divided into groups of 2, 3 or 4 people, depending on the configuration of the site. If you're traveling as a couple, it's possible to have a room for two, but only by prior arrangement.
We want you to feel comfortable, surrounded and safe throughout your stay.
Each Erasmus Place trip is supervised by one or more trained Tour Leaders, who are friendly and always available. Their role is to ensure that your stay is well organized, that the group is safe and that a friendly atmosphere prevails from departure to return. They welcome you, inform you, lead the trips, coordinate the different stages of the program and listen to you throughout the trip.
Our Tour Leaders are fluent in between two and five languages, including English, making it easy to communicate with all participants, whatever their nationality. They are not certified guides like those you find in museums, but they know perfectly well the destinations they visit, the instructions for the trip, and the good tips to share. They're there to accompany you, reassure you, answer your questions, deal with the unexpected and make sure you get the most out of your Erasmus experience.
Their aim is simple: to make sure you return home with your head full of memories... and the desire to go back (alone or with us!).