Last updated: 11 November 2024
Plan your festive journey in Argenteuil with our comprehensive guide to end-of-year celebrations. Discover the events and activities that bring our city to life during the holiday season.
Place Georges Braque hosts the traditional Christmas market, where wooden chalets offer artisanal products and regional specialties. Along the illuminated Seine riverbanks, visitors enjoy light installations, while the Saint-Denys Basilica provides a majestic setting for Christmas concerts. The historic districts of the city center are adorned with festive decorations, creating a warm atmosphere around Place Jean Eurieult.
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Argenteuil Holiday Light Displays
Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour
- What to Expect
- Panoramic bus tour with audio guides featuring Christmas carols.
- Description
- Enjoy a panoramic bus tour to admire the Christmas lights in Paris. The circuit takes you through the city's iconic neighborhoods, such as the Champs-Élysées, Place Vendôme, and the Eiffel Tower. The audio guides include Christmas carols for a festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour
Street of Bubbles
- What to Expect
- A mountain of biodegradable balloons suspended 6 meters high.
- Description
- Rue des Bulles is a festive illumination of the rue des Martyrs, featuring a mountain of golden and white balloons suspended in the air and champagne-themed animations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Street of Bubbles
Argenteuil Holiday Markets and Shopping
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- An outdoor ice rink and various rides.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, an outdoor ice rink, and numerous activities, providing gift ideas, gourmet treats, and rides for all ages.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas village with Parisian product stalls and free rides.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at the Hôtel de Ville offers an animated village with Parisian product stalls, treats, and free rides. The trees are chosen to respect the environment, and the lights use low-energy LED technology.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Children's activities and Santa Claus presence.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a variety of gourmet and artisanal products, with decorated stalls and children's activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Fifteen local creators offer decorative items and food products.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market offers a selection of local creators offering wooden, metal, ceramic, and textile decorations, as well as food products like cheese, foie gras, and mulled wine. Free workshops for children and photos with Santa Claus are also available.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Montmartre Christmas Market
La Défense Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- Over 200 decorated stalls offering a wide range of artisanal and gourmet products.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-attend event taking place from Thursday, November 14 to Sunday, December 29, 2024. The market features a variety of decorated stalls, delicious food, and traditional crafts. Visitors can stroll through the 200 decorated stalls, admire the Christmas decorations, and enjoy the enchanting scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Défense Christmas Village
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with local artisans and regional specialties.
- Description
- The Notre Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with handmade crafts, regional specialties, and children's animations. Visitors can find jewelry, ceramics, textiles, leather, and gourmet food products made by French artisans.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre Dame Christmas Market
Alsatian Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Discover gourmet Alsatian specialties in an artisanal market.
- Description
- The Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est offers a wide selection of Alsatian specialties, such as kougelhopf, bredele, and choucroute, in a unique atmosphere where artisans share their passion for their products and region.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Alsatian Christmas Market
Abbesses Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A selection of artisanal and regional products under the illuminations of the Place des Abbesses.
- Description
- The Marché de Noël des Abbesses offers a convivial experience with wooden stalls, regional products, local jewelry, and accessories. The opportunity to discover Christmas specialties and enjoy the illuminations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Abbesses Christmas Market
Square René Viviani Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique artisanal creations and regional gourmet products.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at Square René Viviani offers a variety of artisanal creations and regional gourmet products, with free animations for children and the presence of Santa Claus.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Square René Viviani Christmas Market
Argenteuil 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 the most beautiful Christmas carols, offering a warm and festive musical experience.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
- What to Expect
- A Christmas celebration with sacred works and surprises.
- Description
- Jean-Christophe Spinosi invites the audience to celebrate the Christmas season with sacred pages from Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel, along with expertly chosen surprises to delight the public.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A classical concert integrating young musicians into the orchestra world.
- Description
- Ensemble Helios presents Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and Corelli's Christmas Concert at Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés. This classical concert includes works by Vivaldi and Corelli, offering a rich and varied musical experience.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
- What to Expect
- A Christmas concert with a diverse orchestra and choir.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice features traditional Christmas songs for choir and orchestra in the inspiring atmosphere of Église Saint-Sulpice in Paris. The program includes pieces like "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
- Interpretation of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" in a historic setting.
- Description
- The Orchestre Les Violons de France and Cécile Besnard present a Christmas concert at the Église de la Madeleine, featuring works by Vivaldi, Pachelbel, and Schubert. The program includes Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons," Pachelbel's Canon, Albinoni's Adagio, and 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
- Exceptional concerts at the Eiffel Tower feature classical melodies by Vivaldi and Strauss, creating a unique musical experience on the tower's first floor.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
- What to Expect
- A story of friendship and bravery told through snowy sets and festive costumes.
- Description
- The National Ballet of Ukraine presents The Snow Queen, a two-act ballet inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's tale. This choreographic version by Aniko Rekhviashvili tells the story of young Gerda's epic journey to find her friend. The ballet promises an evening filled with magic, action, and suspense, featuring snowy sets and festive costumes.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
New Year's Eve Celebration on Champs Elysées
- What to Expect
- Video projections on the Arc de Triomphe and interactive fireworks.
- Description
- The New Year's celebration on the Champs-Élysées features musical animations, artistic performances, and a spectacular fireworks display. Participants can join a giant karaoke and watch aerial performances.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve Celebration on Champs Elysées
Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne
- What to Expect
- A gourmet dinner featuring regional and seasonal products.
- Description
- The Moulin Rouge offers an unforgettable Christmas evening with a gourmet dinner and the « Féerie » revue featuring flamboyant costumes.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne
Argenteuil Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises
- What to Expect
- Dinner cruise with views of the Eiffel Tower and Parisian landmarks.
- Description
- Celebrate Christmas by savoring a refined meal and enjoying a panoramic view of Paris' historic landmarks.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises
Big Wheel at Tuileries Garden
- What to Expect
- Unique feature: Panoramic view of Paris at 60m high.
- Description
- The Grande Roue des Tuileries is an iconic attraction offering panoramic views of the capital at 60m high. It was temporarily moved due to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, but now returns to its mythical location.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Big Wheel at Tuileries Garden