Europe’s Best Christmas Markets: Italy, France & Germ
We compare Christmas markets in Florence, Milan, Paris, and Munich to see which delivers the most festive magic.

Episode Overview
After sweating our way through countless tropical destinations across the globe this year, we decided to break out the long-sleeves and brave some chilly December weather to experience the world-famous outdoor Christmas markets of Europe. We’re working our way from Italy, through France, and into Germany to find our fill of festive goods, grub, and glühwein—and to see which yuletide village really gets our sleigh off the ground. Let’s start devouring!
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