john kemp Posted 10 November , 2014 Share Posted 10 November , 2014 Looking to lead the missus into afalse sense of security by going to Arras for christmas markets for a few hours followed by numerous more hours on surrounding battlefields! Has anyone been to Arras xmas markets, I have been to Ypres a few times which is small and cosy. Any info or other relevant locations much appreciated? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EAST YORKSHIRE Posted 11 November , 2014 Share Posted 11 November , 2014 Hi John, I believe the Christmas market is held in the Grand Place, plenty of little wooden stalls lining the square, and you can visit Father Christmas!, other things going on as well (search Arras Christmas market and then press translate), Like you say-a good way of getting your missus to go, I am in Arras 1-5 December and might pop one night just to see what it is like, (market through the year in Place De heroes is always good!, all the best, Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0rris Posted 11 November , 2014 Share Posted 11 November , 2014 John - I pulled off a similar ruse in the summer. I imagine the market looks magical at night giving you the daylight hours to go trench spotting. We stayed in apartment for 3 nights right on the Grand Place with the handy car park under the square. Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaretdufay Posted 11 November , 2014 Share Posted 11 November , 2014 Went last year to Arras, and it was very nice. Mags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 11 November , 2014 Share Posted 11 November , 2014 Plenty of little wooden stalls, but when you've seen the first four, the rest are the same as that in a different order. It's not a patch on the Bruges Christmas markets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john kemp Posted 18 November , 2014 Author Share Posted 18 November , 2014 Thanks guys, seems Arras first night and Bruges second night is the way forward with a stop at Oppy on the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ploggy Posted 27 November , 2014 Share Posted 27 November , 2014 Hi John,I went to Attas Xmas market several times it is worth a visit, very nice atmosphere. Claude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest exuser1 Posted 29 November , 2014 Share Posted 29 November , 2014 This year the Arras market has expanded and opened this weekend ,walked through on Thursday a large Ferris wheel ,fair and all sorts, Mrs seemed impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canny Steve Posted 3 December , 2014 Share Posted 3 December , 2014 Just came back from Arras xmas market on Sunday, extremely busy on Saturday night, probably enough to look at for a couple of hours max. Layout nearly identical to last year, recommend a trip to Assiette de Bouef after, only really steak and chips but the sauce it comes with is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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