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Christmas
We are trying to decide between Italy and France for Christmas time. Italy would include Venice, Florence and Rome. France would include Paris and still researching what other places. What city out of those mentioned above is best to spend Christmas day? Thanks!
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There's a reason we are headed back to Paris this Christmas!
Great store and shop windows, the markets are great, (we got snow last time) but we really enjoyed it and I think it's my husband's favorite trip ever, We are planning a day trip to Strasbourg during this trip and also a Christmas concert at Ste Chapelle.
The T/R for the trip in 2010 is below:
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...-fantastic.cfm
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...ch-smaller.cfm
Great store and shop windows, the markets are great, (we got snow last time) but we really enjoyed it and I think it's my husband's favorite trip ever, We are planning a day trip to Strasbourg during this trip and also a Christmas concert at Ste Chapelle.
The T/R for the trip in 2010 is below:
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...-fantastic.cfm
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...ch-smaller.cfm
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I've been to both for the holidays as well and I wouldn't say Paris wins hands down. However, more sights shut down on Christmas in Italy than in Paris, so if you haven't yet visited either country, France might be a safer bet if you are in the capital for Christmas Eve/Christmas.
I personally had much better weather in Rome but of course that's anecdotal.
I personally had much better weather in Rome but of course that's anecdotal.
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My trip reports with photos:
Christmas 2006 - Paris
Christmas 2009 - Rome
http://www.travelswithmaitaitom.com/...ance_2006.html
http://www.travelswithmaitaitom.com/...Rome_2009.html
Christmas 2006 - Paris
Christmas 2009 - Rome
http://www.travelswithmaitaitom.com/...ance_2006.html
http://www.travelswithmaitaitom.com/...Rome_2009.html
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Nothing can beat Paris on Christmas Day - I was shocked at how full the streets were with strollers and many shops and cafes, etc open and even some museums - midnight of Christmas Eve is when the French traditonal celebrate Christmas with a big meal after folks have come back from Christmas Mass - well the few that go to Mass now - and on Christmas Day they go for walks, etc.
Paris was hopping - nice skating rink in front of City Hall.
Paris was hopping - nice skating rink in front of City Hall.
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