Day Trip to Christmas Markets

Lille

Place Rihour

This is the main site for the Christmas Market where you’ll find over 80 chalets, Father Christmas and the Funfair.

Grande Place

The giant 50 ft ferris wheel is here along with more stalls and all year round shops. 

Crêperie

We highly recommend taking a break from the hustle and bustle for lunch at a central Lille crêperie. The group menu usually offers a sweet and a savoury crêpe each and we can pre-book this so that you can all stay together. 

WST Lille Christmas Quiz

Take our free fun Christmas quiz along with you. This will give your students a focus whilst they are they, encourage them to look around the markets and the area and give them opportunities to try out some language skills. Its also a useful thing for them to finish off on the coach journey home. 

Boulogne

This busy port town offers a wide range of visits which means many groups choose spend a half day or a whole day here. At the heart of Boulogne is the Roman old town, ideal for sightseeing and shopping. Other popular visits include Becasuc sweet factory and Nausicaä Sea Centre.

Les Chocolats de Beussent

A well known local chocolate producer. Here you can see a demonstration of melting  and moulding the chocolate with chance to sample the chocolates at the end. Worksheets available for French Language students.

Cite de Europe

If you haven’t done quite enough shopping there’s always Cite Europe, where you can make a last minute stop!