Property in France is an ideal location from which to attend a number of Christmas events taking place throughout the winter months.
At Novion-Porcien, La Maison du Pere Noel – Santa's Grotto – is a French-language festive village where Santa and his elves welcome visitors from all over the world.
The attraction is open throughout December, from the 1st right through until the 24th.
Meanwhile, Epernay's 11th annual festival "explodes in a riot of lights, colours and tastes", says Champagne & Ardenne Tourisme.
Property in France's centre of champagne provides the backdrop for tastings from some of the region's most prestigious producers from December 10th to 12th.
On the Sunday, the final day of the event, a parade of vintage cars adds a classic touch to the picturesque scene.
The tourism organisation says a bottle of champagne is opened somewhere in the world every two seconds, with annual consumption at three billion glasses.
