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Last updated: December 01, 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


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

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Alfortville Holiday Markets and Shopping


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

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A Christmas market with French artisans and creators.

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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

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Alsatian gastronomic specialties and festive decorations.

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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

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200 decorated stalls offering a wide range of artisanal and gourmet products.

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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

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Alfortville Holiday Shows and Entertainment


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

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A classical evening integrating baroque and contemporary works.

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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

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Christmas concert with an orchestra and choir in a historic church.

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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

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Two-act ballet inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale with festive sets and costumes.

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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

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