If the idea of a chilly European-style Christmas market really gets you going, then boy, do we have the marché for you. From Friday, December 13 to Saturday, December 22, the organisers of the epic Bastille Festival are back with their European-themed extravaganza’s Christmas edition – falling snow included.
Le Jolly Market – a classic European winter market, complete with wooden chalets, melted cheese stations and a glimmering Christmas tree – is popping up this year in a sparkly new super-central location.
The annual festive affair will be bringing a whole heap of European charm to Belmore Park – an often overlooked pocket of green in the heart of the city. You’ll find Belmore Park just opposite the Eddy Avenue exit of Central Station, and from December 13 until December 22, it will be transformed into a Christmas-themed wonderland.
Guests can expect food stalls slinging all the European favourites: fresh crepes, cheese fondue and – naturally – a whole lot of wine. Other foodie highlights include escargot, moules frites and cute-as-anything Christmas pastries.
With five wine bars and 40 food stalls, plus 35 stalls offering everything from handmade ceramics to locally-crafted spirits, this is your one-stop-shop for a dose of festive cheer. Plus, you’ll find a whole heap of gifts for less than $20 – an affordable way to add a little affordable European charm to your Christmas haul.
Le Jolly Market will be open to the public from 5pm until 10.30pm every evening from December 13 until December 22, and entry is free. You can stay up-to-date with all things jolly on their website.
Joyeux Noël!
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