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Last updated: December 01, 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


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

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Cergy-Pontoise Holiday Markets and Shopping


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

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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

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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

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Cergy-Pontoise Holiday Shows and Entertainment


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

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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

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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

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Cergy-Pontoise Other Holiday Activities


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