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Inside one of Europe’s cheapest Christmas markets that’s 90 minutes from the UK
Inside one of Europe's cheapest Christmas markets that's 90 minutes from the UK,Lille in Northern France can be reached directly using the Eurostar in just an hour and a half and its Christmas market is a cosy collection of trees, rides and stalls

Inside one of Europe’s cheapest Christmas markets that’s 90 minutes from the UK

One of Europe's cheapest Christmas markets is set in beautiful Lille – just 90 minutes from London.

The city in France, near the border with Belgium, will enchant anyone who loves feeling festive.

Lille’s Christmas market is in the centre of the two and has around 90 stalls on Place Rihour.

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You can browse the many chalets and pick up all your Christmas must-haves from hand-crafted decorations to aromatic cheese tarts, gingerbread and rich chocolate treats.

There are pony rides for excited children to enjoy and often night time concerts to fill the evening time.

At the market, a giant Christmas tree will take your breath away and you can admire the city from the top of a glittering Ferris wheel.

You won’t just be entertained by the festivities though as you can also admire the stunning architecture of Lille’s 17th Century merchants houses, vibrant bars and the cafe culture.

Ferris wheel set up on Lille's "Grand-Place" for Christmas
Ferris wheel set up on Lille's "Grand-Place" for Christmas (Image: AFP/Getty Images)