Last updated: 11 November 2024
Plan your end-of-year festivities in Achères! Our guide presents the essential festive events and activities to celebrate the holiday season in our town. Discover the local traditions that bring our community to life.
The Achères marketplace transforms into a Christmas village, with traditional wooden chalets and enchanting illuminations. Visitors can enjoy the city center shops, while Millet Park hosts an outdoor ice skating rink. Just minutes away by RER, Saint-Germain-en-Laye offers its historic Christmas market, perfectly complementing Achères' festivities.
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Acheres Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Défense Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- Over 200 wooden stalls offering a wide range of artisanal products.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at La Défense is a must-attend event featuring a festival of sparkling lights, delicious treats, and traditional craftsmanship. Stroll through the 200 decorated stalls, admire the twinkling Christmas decorations, and indulge in the enchanting scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Défense Christmas Village
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional Christmas market with amusement rides and an ice rink.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, amusement rides, a 1200 m² ice rink, and activities for all ages.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas village with stalls and free rides in Olympic colors.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at the Hôtel de Ville offers an animated village with stalls, free rides, and sports activities like sledding and climbing. Visitors can also meet Santa Claus and discover Parisian products.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with local artisans and creators.
- Description
- The Notre Dame de Paris Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with handmade crafts and regional specialties. Visitors can find jewelry, ceramics, textiles, leather, and gourmet products like sausages, foie gras, macarons, and cheeses.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre Dame Christmas Market
Abbesses Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Offers artisanal and local culinary products.
- Description
- The Marché de Noël des Abbesses is a festive event held on the Place des Abbesses in Paris. Fifteen small wooden stalls offer artisanal products, local culinary specialties, and Made in France gift ideas. Visitors can discover jewelry, accessories, and enjoy a warm cup of mulled wine.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Abbesses Christmas Market
Saint Germain des Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Festive village with chalets and gourmet stands.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market is an annual event that transforms Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés into a festive village with chalets, gourmet stands, and activities for all ages.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint Germain des Prés Christmas Market
Acheres Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Radio Classique Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A unique musical event combining classical masterpieces and Christmas carols.
- Description
- The Grand Concert de Noël Radio Classique is a musical event that combines classical masterpieces and Christmas carols to create a festive and sharing moment. The Orchestre Consuelo, directed by Victor Julien-Laferrière, accompanies the Chœur de l'Université PSL, directed by Johan Farjot, in a program featuring works by Bach, Brahms, Delibes, Tchaïkovski, and many others.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
- What to Expect
- Christmas celebration with sacred works and surprises.
- Description
- Jean-Christophe Spinosi invites the audience to celebrate the Christmas season with some of the finest pages from the sacred repertoire and a number of expertly chosen surprises. The program includes Vivaldi's Gloria, Vivaldi's Dixit Dominus, excerpts from Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Corelli's Concerto Grosso op. 6 no 8, and excerpts from Handel's Messiah.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache Church
- What to Expect
- Diverse repertoire including traditional carols and classical works.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache offers an exceptional performance of Christmas masterpieces with the Hélios Orchestra, featuring classics such as "We Wish you a Merry Christmas", "It is Born the Divine Child", and "Midnight Christians".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache Church
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of symphonic and choral music with a massive choir.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice features a rich program of traditional Christmas carols, performed by the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Ephémère Choir. The repertoire includes pieces such as "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", "It is Born the Divine Child", and "Midnight Mass".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
- What to Expect
- A classic Christmas concert with three choirs.
- Description
- The Christmas concert at the Église de la Madeleine will feature the Orchestre Hélios, the Chœur Darius Milhaud, and the Chœur Hélios éphémère, directed by Matthieu Cabanes and Laurent Ronzon. The program includes traditional Christmas carols.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
Concert at the Eiffel Tower
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower.
- Description
- The Exceptional Concerts at the Eiffel Tower offer unforgettable classical performances on the first floor of the tower, featuring Vivaldi and Strauss pieces, and tributes to Maria Callas.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church
- What to Expect
- A classical Christmas concert with renowned artists.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile features a selection of classical compositions performed by renowned artists, creating a festive and culturally unique atmosphere.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church
Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin Church
- What to Expect
- Automatic selection of the best available seat in the chosen category.
- Description
- The Grand Concert de Noël at Saint-Severin offers a festive musical evening with works by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Haendel. The audience can enjoy magnificent interpretations of "Jésus que ma joie demeure", "Concerto", "Petite musique de nuit", and "Lascia - Rejoice greatly".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin Church
Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
- What to Expect
- A unique choreography based on Andersen's fairy tale with classical music.
- Description
- The Ballet of the National Opera of Ukraine presents The Snow Queen, a two-act ballet based on the famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. This choreographic version is signed by Aniko Rekhviashvili and includes music by Grieg, Massenet, Offenbach, Johann Strauss, and Berlioz. The story tells the battle of young Gerda against a malevolent and icy enemy.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
New Year's Eve Celebration on Champs Elysées
- What to Expect
- Participation in the largest "Ola" ever and giant karaoke.
- Description
- The New Year's celebration on the Champs-Élysées features musical and artistic performances, a giant karaoke, aerial performances, and a final fireworks display at midnight.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve Celebration on Champs Elysées