All over Europe, traditional Christmas markets brighten the early winter dusks this month. The tradition may have begun in Germany and Austria, but today Christmas markets (or Christkindle Markets, as they are sometimes called) have spread to Northern and Eastern Europe, France, Italy, and Spain. Where are the best ones? This week About.com's Travel Guides recommend some of their favorite Christmas markets.
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Escape the tourist hordes and visit this unspoiled slice of Montmartre called Lamarck-Caulaincourt.
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