The city is dubbed the ‘capital of Christmas’ (Picture: Shutterstock)

It’s almost December, meaning ‘tis the season of mulled wine, mince pies, and twinkling fairy lights. And there’s no better way to immerse yourself in the festive spirit than a trip to the Christmas markets.

While the UK has its fair share of festive fayres, there’s one place in France that has been dubbed the ‘capital of Christmas’ — it’s well worth a trip, with return flights costing around £150 (and one-way, as little as £60).

Every November, the centre of Strasbourg transforms into a fairytale winter paradise, with over 300 charming wooden chalets and elaborately decorated streets.

Home to one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe , it dates back to 1570 and for over 450 years, it’s maintained its festi

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