Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Cergy-Pontoise! Our guide presents all the festive animations and events that bring our urban community to life during the holiday season.
The Town Hall square hosts the traditional Christmas market with its wooden chalets, while the Grand Centre sparkles with decorations. Along the banks of the Oise, walkers enjoy enchanting illuminations, and the temporary ice rink at the Port delights visitors of all ages. The historic districts of Saint-Christophe and Hauts-de-Cergy also offer their neighborhood animations, creating a warm atmosphere throughout the urban community.
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Cergy-Pontoise Holiday Light Displays
Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour
- What to Expect
- Open-top bus tour with audio commentary including traditional Christmas carols.
- Description
- Discover Paris illuminated by Christmas lights on this open-top bus tour. Pass by the Opéra, Place Vendôme, Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and many other iconic locations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour
Cergy-Pontoise Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Defense Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- Unique celebration with 200 decorated stalls.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is an essential event that returns each year with 200 decorated stalls, offering handmade products, Christmas decorations, and gourmet specialties. It is a popular destination for families, local workers, and tourists.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Defense Christmas Village
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Outdoor ice rink and family-friendly activities.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, an outdoor ice rink, and family-friendly activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market featuring local artisans and creators offering unique products.
- Description
- The Notre-Dame de Paris Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with artisanal creations and regional gastronomic specialties. Visitors can find jewelry, ceramics, textiles, leather, and artisanal food products.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre Dame Christmas Market
Abbesses Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Offers artisanal products and regional specialties in a historic setting.
- Description
- The Abbesses Christmas Market offers wooden chalets with artisanal products and regional specialties, creating a warm and festive atmosphere in the Montmartre neighborhood.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Abbesses Christmas Market
Saint Germain des Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Animations for children and presence of Santa Claus.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a variety of artisanal and gourmet products, including pretzels, nougats, and hot drinks, located on the Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint Germain des Prés Christmas Market
The Magic of Christmas - Tuileries Garden
- What to Expect
- 1200 square meter ice rink and children's animations.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with 100 wooden chalets, children's animations, and a 1200 square meter ice rink. Visitors can discover French artisanal products and enjoy seasonal culinary specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : The Magic of Christmas - Tuileries Garden
Klin d'Oeil d'Hiver Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- DIY workshops for children and adults.
- Description
- The Klin d'œil Christmas Market offers a unique experience where you can discover artisanal creations from nearly 80 creators, ranging from fashion to decoration, with DIY workshops for children and adults.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Klin d'Oeil d'Hiver Christmas Market
Cergy-Pontoise 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 classical sacred works.
- 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 audiences. The program includes Vivaldi's Gloria RV 588, Dixit Dominus RV 594, and excerpts from Bach's Christmas Oratorio.
- 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 baroque and contemporary works.
- Description
- The Hélios Orchestra presents an exceptional classical concert at Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés, featuring works by Vivaldi and Corelli.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert - Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert in a historic Paris church.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Église Saint-Louis-en-l'Île features a selection of sacred music classics, including excerpts from Handel's "Messiah" and traditional Christmas songs. The program is conducted by Jean Charles Dunand and the Choeur Tempestuoso, with the Orchestre Chambre Musikale.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert - Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church
Christmas Concert - Saint-Severin Church
- What to Expect
- A classical concert with an organ and traditional instruments.
- Description
- The Christmas concert at Saint-Séverin Church features a festive classical program with works by Bach, Vivaldi, and Mozart.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert - Saint-Severin Church
Disneyland Paris Enchanted Christmas
- What to Expect
- Enchanting encounters with Disney Characters
- Description
- Immerse yourself in a unique Christmas atmosphere where the twinkling streets and our majestic tree bring the spirit of Christmas to life like nowhere else. Feel the festive atmosphere of the most magical and joyful parade with Mickey and his friends, Disney Princesses, and Santa Claus – and twice as much Share the Christmas spirit with Disney Characters and experience enchanting encounters.
- Where
- Marne-la-Vallée | More Info : Disneyland Paris Enchanted Christmas
Cergy-Pontoise Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises
- What to Expect
- Gourmet dinner on a panoramic boat with views of Paris' monuments.
- Description
- Celebrate Christmas with a lunch or dinner cruise on the Seine, and enjoy a panoramic view of Paris' monuments.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises