Last updated: 11 November 2024
Get ready for the holidays in Alfortville! Our guide presents all the winter season festivities, offering both residents and visitors a complete overview of the celebrations in our city.
Alfortville's city center transforms into a festive village, with its traditional Christmas market on Place François Mitterrand. Holiday lights line rue Paul Vaillant-Couturier all the way to the Seine, while the town hall square hosts an outdoor ice rink. The surrounding neighborhoods join in the celebrations with street entertainment, choir performances, and artisanal exhibitions.
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Alfortville Holiday Light Displays
Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour
- What to Expect
- Open-top bus tour with multilingual audio guide and traditional Christmas songs.
- Description
- This open-top bus tour allows you to discover the Christmas lights in Paris. You will pass by the Opera, Place Vendôme, Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, and Louvre. The multilingual audio guide will tell you the secrets of the city while offering traditional Christmas songs.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour
Alfortville Holiday Markets and Shopping
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Outdoor ice rink and varied activities.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, an outdoor ice rink, and numerous activities, providing gift ideas and regional specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with French artisans and creators.
- Description
- The Notre-Dame de Paris Christmas Market offers a festive experience with artisans and creators showcasing their unique works, as well as regional gastronomic specialties. Visitors can discover jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and food products made by French artisans.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre Dame Christmas Market
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Presence of Santa Claus and children's activities.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a variety of gourmet and artisanal products, with decorated chalets and children's activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
Alsatian Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Alsatian gastronomic specialties and festive decorations.
- Description
- The Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est offers a variety of Alsatian specialties, such as kougelhopf, gingerbread mannele, bredele, potato pancakes, Munster cheese, and palette. Visitors can discover these gastronomic delights while admiring festive decorations and traditional artisanal objects.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Alsatian Christmas Market
La Defense "Marche de Noel" Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- 200 decorated stalls offering a wide range of artisanal and gourmet products.
- Description
- The Paris La Défense Christmas Market is a must-visit event returning each year from November 14 to December 29. This market features a festival of sparkling lights, delicious treats, and traditional craftsmanship. Visitors can stroll through the 200 decorated stalls, admire the twinkling Christmas decorations, and be enchanted by the scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Defense "Marche de Noel" Christmas Market
Christmas Gourmet Tour of Saint-Germain-des-Pres
- What to Expect
- Children's animations and Santa Claus presence.
- Description
- The Christmas Market of Saint-Germain-des-Prés offers a gourmet and artisanal experience, with decorated stalls and fresh products to enjoy, including bretzels, nougats, and hot drinks. Children can also get photographed with Santa Claus.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Gourmet Tour of Saint-Germain-des-Pres
Alfortville Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne
- What to Expect
- Cabaret show with champagne and VIP access.
- Description
- The Moulin Rouge offers an exceptional cabaret show with champagne, featuring the Revue Féerie with high-quality drinks.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne
Radio Classique Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A unique musical event that combines classical masterpieces and Christmas carols.
- Description
- The Grand Christmas Concert by Radio Classique is a musical event that blends classical masterpieces and Christmas carols to create a festive and warm atmosphere.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
- What to Expect
- Christmas celebration with sacred pieces and surprises.
- Description
- The "Gloria" event by Vivaldi, organized by Jean-Christophe Spinosi, celebrates the Christmas season with sacred pieces and surprises. Soloists Nina Maestracci, Malena Ernman, and Luigi De Donato perform works by Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Christmas Concert - Sainte-Chapelle
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert in a luminous Gothic building.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle offers an exceptional musical experience in a luminous Gothic setting, with colorful stained glass and decorated walls.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert - Sainte-Chapelle
Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A classical evening integrating baroque and contemporary works.
- Description
- Ensemble Helios presents an unforgettable classical evening with works by Vivaldi and Corelli at Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The program includes Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" and Corelli's "Christmas Concert," as well as Schubert and Caccini's Ave Maria.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert - Saint-Sulpice Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert with the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Ephémère Choir.
- Description
- The Christmas concert at Église Saint-Sulpice features a rich program of Christmas carols, with the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Ephémère Choir, offering a unique musical experience in a historic setting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert - Saint-Sulpice Church
Christmas Concert - La Madeleine Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert with an orchestra and choir in a historic church.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at the Église de la Madeleine features beautiful Christmas carols for choir and orchestra in an inspiring atmosphere. The program includes pieces like "We Wish you a Merry Christmas", "Mon beau Sapin, roi des Forêts", and "Il est né le divin enfant".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert - La Madeleine Church
Ukranian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
- What to Expect
- Two-act ballet inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale with festive sets and costumes.
- Description
- The Ukrainian National Opera Ballet presents "The Snow Queen," a story of friendship and bravery through the epic journey of young Gerda to find her friend. This choreographic version by Aniko Rekhviashvili tells an initiatic and philosophical story, promising an evening filled with magic, action, and suspense, in snowy settings and festive costumes.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Ukranian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
Alfortville Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises
- What to Expect
- Gourmet cruise with panoramic views of Parisian monuments.
- Description
- Enjoy a Christmas cruise on the Seine, where you can appreciate a panoramic view of Parisian monuments while savoring dishes inspired by French cuisine.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises