Join us for a 10-night festive journey that blends the magic of France’s most beautiful Christmas markets with a meaningful connection to your heritage. We’ll begin in Paris, where the City of Light dazzles even brighter at Christmas — stroll past sparkling shop windows, admire the festive decorations along the grand boulevards, and watch the Eiffel Tower shimmer against the night sky. Then we’ll travel to the Alsace region, visiting Strasbourg, Colmar, Riquewihr, and Metz — enchanting villages where some German Coast descendants of Louisiana may find ties to their ancestors. As we follow the Alsatian Wine Route, you’ll be surrounded by storybook scenery, warm holiday traditions, and unforgettable flavors. We’ll also explore historic Reims, where the spirit of Christmas sparkles alongside France’s famed Champagne. This is more than a trip — it’s a chance to celebrate the season while walking in the footsteps of those who came before you.
Explore the rich heritage
of France
Landmarks
Heritage Landmarks to visit in France
La Laguna (UNESCO
World Heritage
Site)
Marvel at the world-famous Eiffel
Tower, glittering against the
winter sky, then stroll the festive
Champs-Élysées, beautifully
illuminated and lined with
holiday cheer.
Notre-Dame Cathedral,
Strasbourg
An architectural masterpiece, this
Gothic cathedral is the heart of
Strasbourg’s old town and the
backdrop of its magical Christmas
market.
Petite Venise,
Colmar
This charming canal-lined district
offers colorful half-timbered
houses and festive lights—like
stepping into a holiday fairytale.
Dolder Tower, Riquewihr
A 13th-century watchtower
guarding the entrance to
Riquewihr, Dolder Tower is a
picture-perfect emblem of
medieval Alsace.
Metz Cathedral
Known as the "Lantern of God"
for its vast stained glass windows,
Metz Cathedral dazzles with both
sacred art and seasonal decor.
Activities
Things you can do in this trip
eiffel tower
watch
Watch the iconic tower sparkle
against the Parisian skyline—an
unforgettable start to your festive
journey.
Strasbourg’s
Christkindelsmärik
Stroll through one of Europe’s
oldest Christmas markets, filled
with handcrafted gifts, lights, and
holiday magic.
ALSACE WINE
TASTING
Discover the region’s famed white
wines along the Alsatian Wine
Route, where vineyards meet
fairytale villages.
Colmar’s STREETS
Glide past half-timbered houses
and twinkling lights in this
storybook town that feels lifted
from a holiday postcard.
GINGERBREADS
Warm up with festive treats
deeply rooted in Alsatian culinary
tradition—spiced, sweet, and full
of nostalgia.
REIMS’ CHamPAGNE
Toast the season in the capital of
Champagne, where heritage
cellars and sparkling history await.
The Flavors of France
TRAVEL NOTES
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Traveling abroad requires a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates. Your passport should not expire before June 21, 2027. The airport may refuse to let you travel if your passport is not valid for six months beyond your travel dates. Please update your passport if needed. Seitz Travel will not be responsible for problems that arise during travel that pertain to your passport not being updated.
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You are required to make your own flight arrangements and airport transfers if you choose the land-only package. Cynthia can help you to book your flights if you need her to help. When making your flight arrangements, you must pay close attention to dates. You should schedule your flight to ARRIVE in Paris, France at Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG is the airport code) on December 11, 2026. This means many of you must fly out of the United States on December 10, 2026. You should also schedule your departure flight from Paris, France, Charles De Gaulle Airport for December 21, 2026. Please let Cynthia know if you have any questions.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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By proceeding with this package booking, a tour package, you are hereby agreeing to our Terms and Conditions.
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Please be advised that all payments made to Seitz Travel LLC are final, with no possibility of refund or transfer to someone else under any circumstances.
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It is imperative that reservations are secured under the exact name as it appears on your passport. Failure to comply may result in a mandatory name correction fee.
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Be aware that pricing may change without prior notification. To guarantee the current promotional rate, we recommend you book your trip now to secure the lower rate.
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For those electing to use our installment payment option, adherence to the stipulated monthly payment schedule is required to maintain active reservation status. This includes ensuring that any shared accommodation partners are equally responsible for their payment obligations.
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We offer a roommate matching service for those in need of a roommate.
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If you choose our payment plan, monthly payments are required to keep your reservations current unless you make larger monthly payments than what is required. You must ensure your roommate, if applicable, is also making timely monthly payments.
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Airline seat assignments are solely up to the airlines.
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If you require another class of service other than the economy seats that are included in the full package, you should purchase the land-only package.
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A fee for name changes is imposed as follows: $200 prior to the final payment deadline as indicated on your invoice; thereafter, a fee of $250 plus any additional charges levied by our suppliers will apply.
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A late payment fee of $250 per individual is mandated subsequent to the final payment cut-off date as specified on your invoice.
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All requests for delayed payment consideration must receive prior approval from our management team before the established final payment deadline."