Most often vacation in France in December is planned for Christmas and New Year holidays, so tourists at this time there are just crowds.
Just in time for Christmas, the rains end and snow falls, giving the cities of France a fairytale charm. This is partly why vacationing in France in winter is so popular - because it is an opportunity to enjoy the charm of a real European Christmas. But at the same time the prices for a vacation in France in December are quite significant, because it is the height of the winter high season.
Ski tours in France in December are particularly popular. It's the month when the Alpine ski season starts, and skiers from all over the world flock to Courchevel, Chamonix and other famous French ski resorts.
