Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Cergy with our comprehensive celebration guide. We present you with the essential events and activities that bring our city to life during the holiday season.
In the heart of the city, Place des Arts transforms into a Christmas village with its traditional market and wooden chalets. Along the Axe Majeur, the illuminations create a festive atmosphere, while the Grand Centre hosts an outdoor ice rink. Cergy's historic districts offer entertainment for the whole family, and the proximity to Paris allows you to enhance the holiday experience with the capital's celebrations, accessible in just 35 minutes.
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Cergy Holiday Markets and Shopping
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Nearly 80 wooden stalls offering gift ideas and gourmet specialties.
- Description
- The Marché de Noël des Tuileries offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden stalls, animations, and regional French specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas village with Parisian product chalets and free rides.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at the Hôtel de Ville offers an animated village with Parisian product chalets, treats, and free rides. The trees are chosen with environmental respect in mind.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A variety of artisanal and gourmet products to discover.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a festive experience with decorated stalls and gourmet and artisanal products. Visitors can discover handmade creations, pretzels, nougats, and other regional specialties. Children's animations and the presence of Santa Claus complete the event.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
Abbesses Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique feature: Local artisans and seasonal specialties.
- Description
- The Marché de Noël des Abbesses is a traditional Christmas market held on the Place des Abbesses in Paris. It features a dozen stalls offering handmade products, local seasonal specialties, and gift ideas. Visitors can find jewelry, accessories, textiles, and bio cosmetics while enjoying a convivial atmosphere at the foot of the Sacré Cœur.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Abbesses Christmas Market
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A festive atmosphere with Santa Claus and children's animations.
- Description
- The Notre Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with Santa Claus, animations, drawing contests, and children's stories. You can enjoy regional specialties such as sausages, foie gras, macarons, and hot wine.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre Dame Christmas Market
La Défense Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- The city of Quebec is the honored guest, offering a unique and cultural experience.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Village is a must-attend event in Île-de-France, offering a festival of sparkling lights, delicious treats, and traditional craftsmanship. Visitors can stroll through the 200 decorated chalets, admire the twinkling Christmas decorations, and be enchanted by the alluring scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Défense Christmas Village
WEEKEND CHRISTMAS MARKET
- What to Expect
- A variety of stands offering decorations, gifts, and treats.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Cergy-Pontoise offer a variety of artisanal stands, local products, and treats. The events include animations, shows, and encounters with Santa Claus.
- Where
- Cergy-Pontoise | More Info : WEEKEND CHRISTMAS MARKET
Cergy Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Radio Classique Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A unique musical event with renowned performers and a diverse program.
- Description
- The Grand Concert de Noël Radio Classique offers a festive and musical event, featuring classical masterpieces and traditional Christmas carols.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
- What to Expect
- Christmas celebration with classical 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 surprises expertly chosen to delight the audience.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts in a historic and iconic location.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle is a series of classical concerts held in the majestic atmosphere of Sainte-Chapelle, offering a unique and moving musical experience.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
Christmas Concert at Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- What to Expect
- A classical music concert in a historic church.
- Description
- The Christmas Concerts at Saint-Germain-des-Prés offer an exceptional musical experience with interpretations of Vivaldi, Strauss, and Schubert, creating a festive and culturally unique atmosphere.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache Church
- What to Expect
- Diverse repertoire including traditional carols and classical pieces.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache features a performance of Noël masterpieces with the Orchestre Hélios, including traditional carols and classical pieces like "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" and "Minuit Chrétien".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache Church
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
- What to Expect
- A Christmas concert with an orchestra and choir in a historic church.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice features traditional Christmas songs for choir and orchestra in the inspiring atmosphere of the Église Saint-Sulpice in Paris. 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 at Saint-Sulpice Church
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert with classical and sacred pieces.
- Description
- The Orchestre Hélios presents a Christmas concert at La Madeleine, featuring classical compositions and sacred music pieces, offering a rich and moving musical experience.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
Concert at the Eiffel Tower
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts on the Eiffel Tower with talented musicians.
- Description
- The Christmas Concerts at the Eiffel Tower offer an unforgettable musical experience with classical pieces by Vivaldi and Strauss, performed by talented musicians.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concerts with classical compositions and traditional carols.
- Description
- The Christmas concerts at Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile church offer a rich and spiritual musical experience, featuring classical compositions and traditional Christmas carols performed by talented artists.
- 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 presents a festive musical evening with compositions by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Haendel. The event takes place at the historic Eglise Saint-Severin in Paris, offering an intimate and culturally rich atmosphere.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin Church
Ukranian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
- What to Expect
- A festive and family-friendly show with snowy settings and magical costumes.
- Description
- The Ukrainian National Opera Ballet's "The Snow Queen," choreographed by Aniko Rekhviashvili and Oleksiy Baklan, is an adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. This choreographic version tells the story of young Gerda's epic journey to find her friend Kai, who has been transformed into ice by a fragment of a wicked mirror.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Ukranian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne
- What to Expect
- A gourmet dinner crafted by a renowned chef, accompanied by a « Féerie » review show.
- Description
- Celebrate Christmas at the Moulin Rouge with a gourmet dinner and an electrifying show of the « Féerie » review. Upon arrival, you will enjoy personalized service and be accompanied by a maître d'hôtel to your table. The festive menu, crafted by our Chef, features regional and seasonal products, accompanied by a superior bottle of champagne or exceptional wine. The final notes of the orchestra are heard, the lights dim, and you are immersed in a warm atmosphere dotted with hundreds of red lamps.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne
Enchanted Christmas
- What to Expect
- Unique encounter with Disney characters in festive attire.
- Description
- The Disney Enchanted Christmas at Disneyland Paris offers a winter season filled with festive decorations and special events, including Mickey's dazzling Christmas parade, Disney characters in festive attire, and drone sequences for the Disney Electrical Sky Parade.
- Where
- Marne-la-Vallée | More Info : Enchanted Christmas
Cergy Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises
- What to Expect
- Gourmet cruise with views of Paris' landmarks.
- Description
- Enjoy a Christmas cruise on the Seine with a panoramic view of Paris' historic landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Discover a refined and delicious menu, crafted with seasonal ingredients.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises