Christmas in Metz, wonderful market

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It’s time to (re)discover the magic of Christmas in Metz! Metz invites visitors to discover the enchantment of its market, spread across 5 historic squares in the heart of the city. Nearly 140 chalets offer a wide range of local and regional creations and handcrafted products, gastronomic delights and festive entertainment. On the programme: chocolate and hot drinks with Christmas spices, Mannele, Christmas baubles, decorative items, gifts… (Re)discover the 5 historic squares to find gift ideas offered by artisans and sample products that evoke childhood flavours. Continue your shopping in the streets of Metz, where shopkeepers and artisans are waiting for you. Shops and businesses will be open on Sundays 22 and 29 November and 6, 13 and 20 December. Don’t miss the Christmas Arts and Crafts Market on Place des Charrons during the first 4 weekends! Local expertise and arts and crafts: 31% of exhibitors from the Euro-Métropole de Metz are present across the 5 squares, notably in the Qualité MOSL chalet and the Christmas pyramid. Moselle artisans “Souffleur de rêve” are returning to Place de la République for demonstrations. The new creation: a unique Christmas bauble from Metz! Specialising in lampworking and jewellery, Caroline Moal, a multidisciplinary craft artist, has created a bauble especially for the Christmas market, which will be on sale on Place des Charrons as part of the Christmas Arts and Crafts Market. Place de la Comédie: from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Market closed on 24 and 25 December. Open on 30 December from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Take in the view with a ride on the Ferris wheel on Place d’Armes - J.F. Blondel, or from the top of the City Skyliner (panoramic tower) on Place de la République. Metz, a city of water and light, welcomes the Lantern Trail created by the Moselle Department at Square Boufflers.