Last updated: 11 November 2024
Get ready to discover the end-of-year festivities in Chatou with our comprehensive event guide. From traditional animations to festive markets, we present all the winter celebrations in our city.
The Market Square, the beating heart of festivities, hosts the Christmas market with its wooden chalets and local artisans. Along the Seine riverbanks, the illuminations create a warm atmosphere, while the Impressionists Island offers cultural activities. A few steps away, the historic city center comes alive with street performances and shops decorated in Christmas colors.
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Chatou Holiday Light Displays
Tropical Wonders at the Natural History Museum
- What to Expect
- Nighttime journey through five Jurassic environments.
- Description
- The Fête des Lumières at the Jardin des Plantes offers a fascinating journey through five Jurassic environments, featuring monumental and illuminated sculptures animating iconic creatures like plesiosaurs and archéopteryx.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tropical Wonders at the Natural History Museum
Christmas at Vaux-le-Vicomte
- What to Expect
- Horse-drawn carriage ride and musketeer show.
- Description
- The Christmas celebration at Vaux-le-Vicomte offers a journey into the world of tales with fireplace lights, sumptuous decorations, an ice rink, architectural projection, and treasure hunts.
- Where
- Maincy | More Info : Christmas at Vaux-le-Vicomte
Dragons and Lanterns Festival
- What to Expect
- Unique nighttime path with 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns.
- Description
- The Festival des Lanternes : le Bal des Dinosaures offers an unprecedented light path with 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 sparkling lanterns, transforming the Jardin d'Acclimatation into a prehistoric journey.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Dragons and Lanterns Festival
Street of Bubbles
- What to Expect
- A canopy of biodegradable balloons suspended 6 meters high.
- Description
- Rue des Bulles is a festive installation featuring 12,000 golden and white balloons suspended in the air, illuminated by garlands, and where champagne enthusiasts can enjoy a champagne hour and music.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Street of Bubbles
Chatou Holiday Markets and Shopping
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas market with Parisian product stalls and free rides.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at the Hôtel de Ville offers an animated village with Parisian product stalls, seasonal treats, and free rides. The Christmas trees are chosen with environmental respect in mind, and the lights use low-energy LED technology.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Tuileries Garden "Magic of Christmas" Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional Christmas market with wooden chalets and an outdoor ice rink.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, an outdoor ice rink, and various activities for families.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Garden "Magic of Christmas" Christmas Market
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A dozen local creators offer decorative items and gourmet specialties.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market features a dozen creators selling decorative items made of wood, metal, ceramics, textiles, and bio cosmetics. Local producers are also present, offering cheeses, foie gras, pretzels, tapenade, honey, biscuits, and hot chestnuts. Free workshops for children and animations with Santa Claus are also offered.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Montmartre 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 festive experience with decorated stalls, gourmet and artisanal products, and children's activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
La Defense "Marche de Noel" Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Nearly 200 decorated stalls offering a variety of handmade products.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is an unmissable event that returns each year with nearly 200 decorated stalls, offering a variety of handmade products, Christmas decorations, and regional and international gourmet specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Defense "Marche de Noel" Christmas Market
Alsatian Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- An immersion in Alsace's gastronomic traditions under a tent.
- Description
- The Alsace Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est offers a gastronomic and artisanal dive into Alsace traditions, featuring specialties like kougelhopf, bredele, and choucroute.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Alsatian Christmas Market
Notre-Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with artisans and handmade creations.
- Description
- The Notre-Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with artisans and handmade creations, regional gourmet specialties, and children's activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre-Dame Christmas Market
Chatou Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert in a radiant Gothic church
- Description
- Enjoy a classical music concert at the magnificent Sainte Chapelle in Paris. Admire the breathtaking stained glass windows while enjoying an exceptional musical performance. Paris is even more beautiful during the end-of-year festivities, with the city shining with decorations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
Christmas Concert at the Eiffel Tower
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower.
- 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 : Christmas Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Christmas-Time Dinner & Show at Moulin Rouge
- What to Expect
- A gourmet dinner with an exceptional cabaret show.
- Description
- The Moulin Rouge Dinner and Show offers an elegant dinner designed by our Chef, accompanied by the Moulin Rouge orchestra, followed by the Féerie revue with 1000 costumes and 60 artists.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas-Time Dinner & Show at Moulin Rouge
New Year's Fireworks on the Champs-Elysées
- What to Expect
- First live show given at the foot of the Arc de Triomphe for these New Year's celebrations.
- Description
- The New Year's Fireworks on the Champs-Élysées is a grandiose pyrotechnic display that closes the New Year's celebration. Musical and artistic animations start at 19:00, followed by a video countdown projected on the Arc de Triomphe at 23:40. The spectacle culminates with a 9-minute fireworks display at midnight.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Fireworks on the Champs-Elysées
Chatou Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Dinner on the Seine River
- What to Expect
- Christmas dinner with a panoramic view of Paris' historic monuments.
- Description
- Enjoy a Christmas dinner on the Seine with a panoramic view of Paris' historic monuments. The menu includes refined dishes and selected drinks for a unique gastronomic experience.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Dinner on the Seine River
New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise
- What to Expect
- Gourmet cruise with champagne and live music.
- Description
- Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Seine with an exceptional cruise, offering a panoramic view of the illuminated Parisian monuments.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise
Big Wheel at the Tuileries Garden
- What to Expect
- Panoramic view of Paris at 60 meters high.
- Description
- The Grande Roue des Tuileries is an iconic Parisian attraction, offering a panoramic view of the city at 60 meters high. It is located in the Tuileries Garden, a central spot to admire the city's beauty.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Big Wheel at the Tuileries Garden