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Alfortville Christmas 2024

The best holiday event site on earth.

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
Tags : Christmas lights, open-top bus, multilingual audio guide, Christmas songs

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
Tags : Christmas Market, ice rink, activities, gifts, regional specialties.

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
Tags : Christmas Market, French craftsmanship, regional cuisine, Santa Claus, free drawing workshop

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
Tags : Christmas market, gourmet products, artisanal goods, children's activities

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
Tags : Alsatian Christmas Market, Alsatian specialties, festive decorations, traditional artisanal items.

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
Tags : Christmas Market, Paris La Défense, decorated stalls, traditional craftsmanship, gourmet specialties.

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
Tags : saint germain des prés, stroll, christmas market, gift ideas, gourmet, artisanal

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
Tags : cabaret, champagne, show, Revue Férie, Moulin Rouge

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
Tags : Christmas Concert, classical music, Christmas carols, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

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
Tags : Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Christmas, sacred music

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
Tags : Christmas Concert, Sainte-Chapelle, classical music, Gothic stained glass.

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
Tags : Classical concert, Vivaldi, Corelli, Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés, baroque music

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
Tags : Christmas concert, Hélios Orchestra, Hélios Ephémère Choir, Saint-Sulpice Church, Sacred music.

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
Tags : Christmas Concert, Église de la Madeleine, Hélios Orchestra, Darius Milhaud Choir

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
Tags : Ballet, Ukrainian National Opera, The Snow Queen, Aniko Rekhviashvili, Hans Christian Andersen

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
Tags : Christmas cruise, French gastronomy, panoramic view, Parisian monuments.