As December approaches, towns and villages all across France begin to slip into the Christmas spirit — and Brive is no exception. Over the past few days, the city has started to glow: shop windows are lighting up, balconies are being decorated, and festive garlands are appearing on the streetlamps. You can feel Christmas getting closer.
In the town center, the big Christmas tree is already standing proudly on the square. The Christmas market has opened its wooden stalls, and the rides are filling with excited children. Walking through the streets, you can overhear little ones asking their parents about Santa Claus and eagerly imagining the gifts he might bring.
The weather may be cold, rainy, and swept by a chilly wind, but it doesn’t seem to dampen anyone’s mood. People are thinking about the upcoming holidays, planning gatherings, and talking about their festive meals. Despite the grey sky, there’s a warm, gentle magic in the air — the kind that only Christmas can bring.
