Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the highlights of the holiday season in Charenton-le-Pont. Our guide brings together all the essential festive events, catering to both long-time Charenton residents and new visitors.
From Place Aristide Briand to the banks of the Marne, the city comes alive during the holiday period. The traditional Christmas market in the market square, the illuminations along Rue de Paris, and the activities in the city center create a warm atmosphere. The historic districts and local businesses also participate in the festivities, offering visitors an authentic experience of Île-de-France traditions.
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Charenton-le-Pont Holiday Light Displays
Dragons and Lanterns Festival
- What to Expect
- A light display featuring monumental dinosaurs.
- Description
- The Festival des Lanternes : le Bal des Dinosaures features an unprecedented light display with 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns illuminating the paths of the Jardin d'Acclimatation.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Dragons and Lanterns Festival
Charenton-le-Pont Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Defense Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique celebration with over 200 decorated stalls.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-attend event taking place from November 14 to December 29, 2024. This market features a festival of sparkling lights, delicious treats, and traditional crafts. 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 Christmas Market
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with wooden chalets and rides.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers nearly 80 wooden chalets where you can discover French artisanal products, as well as animations and rides for families.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas village with sports activities and Parisian stalls.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at the Hôtel de Ville offers an animated village with 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
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional market with local artisans and regional specialties.
- Description
- The Notre-Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with Santa Claus and animations, drawing contests, and children's stories. You can enjoy regional specialties and hot wine. Artisans offer jewelry creations, objects made from various materials, ceramics, textiles, leather, and artisanal regional food products.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre Dame Christmas Market
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Fifteen local creators offer wooden, metal, ceramic, and textile decorations.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market features local creators with wooden, metal, ceramic, and textile decorations. You can also find cheeses, foie gras, pretzels, tapenade, honey, biscuits, and hot chestnuts. There are free workshops for children and a photo opportunity with Santa Claus.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Montmartre Christmas Market
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique artisanal and gourmet offerings in a historic Parisian setting.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a variety of artisanal and gourmet products, with decorated stalls and children's activities, located on the Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
Alsatian Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- An immersion in Alsatian culinary and artisanal traditions.
- Description
- The Alsace Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est offers a gastronomic and artisanal experience with Alsatian specialties like kougelhopf, bredele, and traditional sauerkraut. The stands also offer Advent wreaths and typical festive decorations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Alsatian 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 festive atmosphere with artisanal creations, regional gourmet products, and children's animations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Square René Viviani Christmas Market
Tropical Wonders at the Jardin des Plantes
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with chalets, rides, and attractions for all ages.
- Description
- The Tuileries Garden Christmas Market offers a festive experience with chalets, rides, attractions for all ages, and a variety of French flavors and scents.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tropical Wonders at the Jardin des Plantes
Charenton-le-Pont Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Le Grand Concert de Noël
- What to Expect
- A unique musical event combining classical masterpieces and Christmas carols.
- Description
- The Grand Concert of Christmas 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 : Le Grand Concert de Noël
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
- What to Expect
- Christmas celebration with 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 audiences. The program includes Vivaldi's Gloria, Vivaldi's Dixit Dominus, excerpts from Bach's Weihnachtsoratorium, and excerpts from Handel's Messiah.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
- What to Expect
- Classical music concert in a historic Gothic church.
- Description
- This Christmas concert at La Sainte-Chapelle offers a classical music experience in a stunning Gothic setting. Visitors can admire the breathtaking stained glass windows while enjoying a diverse musical program.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Eustache Church
- What to Expect
- Traditional and classical music performance by the Orchestre Hélios.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Église Saint-Eustache features a performance of Noël masterpieces with the Orchestre Hélios, interpreting traditional and classical works such as "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", "It is Born the Divine Child", and "Midnight Christians".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Eustache Church
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
- What to Expect
- A Christmas concert with a diverse repertoire and performances by an orchestra and choir.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Église Saint-Sulpice features traditional Christmas carols performed by the Orchestre Hélios and the Chœur Hélios Ephémère. 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
- Christmas concert with an orchestra and choir in a historic church.
- Description
- The Hélios Orchestra presents a Christmas concert at the Church of the Madeleine, offering a variety of classical and gospel pieces in a rich historical and musical setting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
Christmas at Disneyland Paris
- What to Expect
- Magical encounters with Disney Characters in their festive outfits.
- Description
- Dive into a unique Christmas atmosphere where sparkling walkways and our majestic tree bring the spirit of Christmas to life. Feel the festive atmosphere of the most magical and joyful parade with Mickey and his friends, Disney Princesses, and Santa Claus.
- Where
- Marne-la-Vallée | More Info : Christmas at Disneyland Paris
New Year's Eve on the Champs-Élysées
- What to Expect
- Participation in the largest "Ola" ever and giant karaoke.
- Description
- The New Year's Eve celebration on the Champs-Élysées is a grand event that gathers thousands of people to celebrate the start of the new year. The musical and artistic animations start at 19:00, followed by a video countdown on the Arc de Triomphe and a final fireworks display at midnight.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve on the Champs-Élysées