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Combs-la-Ville Christmas 2024

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Last updated: 11 November 2024

Discover the end-of-year festivities in Combs-la-Ville with our winter celebration guide. Whether you're a resident or visitor, we'll guide you through the numerous activities that illuminate our town during this festive period.

The Town Hall square becomes the heart of celebrations with its traditional Christmas market, where wooden chalets offer artisanal products and regional specialties. Along rue Sommeville to the Château de la Fresnaye, lights and decorations create a warm atmosphere, while the Youth Center offers workshops and activities for the whole family.

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Combs-la-Ville Holiday Light Displays

Dragons and Lanterns Festival

What to Expect
A luminous and cultural path inspired by the Shanhaijing.
Description
The Paris Dragon and Lantern Festival offers a unique experience in Europe, featuring lanterns and luminescent creatures inspired by the Shanhaijing, a classic of Chinese literature. Visitors can explore a luminous and cultural path composed of over a thousand lanterns, as well as animations and stands offering authentic Asian cuisine.
Where
Paris | More Info : Dragons and Lanterns Festival
Tags : lanterns, Shanhaijing, Chinese culture, Asian cuisine

Natural History Museum - Tropical Wonders

What to Expect
An immersive and fascinating exhibition featuring hundreds of luminous structures.
Description
"Jungle en voie d'illumination" offers a nighttime journey through the tropical rainforests, spread across four continents, to discover the extraordinary biodiversity of these ecosystems.
Where
Paris | More Info : Natural History Museum - Tropical Wonders
Tags : tropical forest, biodiversity, light, Jardin des Plantes

Combs-la-Ville Holiday Markets and Shopping

La Défense Christmas Market

What to Expect
Over 200 decorated stalls offering a wide range of artisanal and gastronomic products.
Description
The La Défense Christmas Market is an essential event featuring a festival of sparkling lights, delicious treats, and traditional craftsmanship. Visitors can stroll through the 200 decorated stalls, admire the twinkling Christmas decorations, and be enchanted by the alluring scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
Where
Paris | More Info : La Défense Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas Market, La Défense, decorated stalls, traditional craftsmanship, delicious treats, sparkling lights

Tuileries Christmas Market

What to Expect
A traditional Christmas market with wooden chalets and animations.
Description
The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with wooden chalets, animations, and an ice rink, featuring a beautiful selection of gift ideas and French culinary specialties.
Where
Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas Market, Tuileries, Paris, gifts, culinary specialties, ice rink.

Notre Dame Christmas Market

What to Expect
A Christmas market featuring local artisans and creators offering unique handmade products.
Description
The Notre-Dame Christmas Market offers a unique experience with artisans and creators showcasing their handmade products, ranging from jewelry to culinary items. Visitors can discover regional specialties such as sausages, foie gras, macarons, and cheeses, while enjoying animations and children's contests.
Where
Paris | More Info : Notre Dame Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas Market, artisanal products, gastronomy, Santa Claus, children's animations

Montmartre Christmas Market

What to Expect
An exhibition of local creators with unique decorative items.
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. Free workshops for children and a visit from Santa Claus are also planned.
Where
Paris | More Info : Montmartre Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas Market, Montmartre, local creators, decoration, cheeses, foie gras, pretzels, tapenade, honey, biscuits, hot chestnuts, free workshops, Santa Claus

Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market

What to Expect
Children's animations and Santa Claus presence.
Description
The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a variety of gourmet and artisanal products, children's animations, and the presence of Santa Claus.
Where
Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas market, gourmet products, artisanal goods, children's animations, Santa Claus

Hotel de Ville Christmas Market

What to Expect
Christmas market with Parisian chalets and free rides.
Description
The Christmas Market at the Hôtel de Ville offers an animated village with Parisian chalets, treats, and free rides. The trees are chosen to respect the environment, and the lights use low-energy LED technologies.
Where
Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas market, holiday market, Parisian chalets, treats, free rides

Combs-la-Ville Holiday Shows and Entertainment

Radio Classique Christmas Concert

What to Expect
A unique musical event combining classical masterpieces and traditional Christmas carols.
Description
The Grand Concert de Noël is a musical event that combines classical masterpieces and the most beautiful Christmas carols. The Orchestre Consuelo, led by Victor Julien-Laferrière, accompanies the Chœur de l'Université PSL, directed by Johan Farjot, in a selection of iconic pieces such as Bach's Suite for Orchestra n°3, Brahms' Hungarian Dance n°5, and traditional Christmas carols.
Where
Paris | More Info : Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Tags : Christmas Concert, classical music, Christmas carols, orchestra, choir

Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio

What to Expect
A 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 expertly chosen surprises. The program includes Vivaldi's Gloria, Vivaldi's Dixit Dominus, excerpts from Bach's Weihnachtsoratorium, Corelli's Concerto Grosso op. 6 No. 8, and excerpts from Handel's Messiah.
Where
Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Tags : Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Christmas, sacred music

Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache Church

What to Expect
A rich and varied repertoire of classical and choral music.
Description
The Christmas Concert at Église Saint-Eustache features a diverse program of holiday classics and traditional carols.
Where
Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache Church
Tags : Christmas Concert, Église Saint-Eustache, classical music, traditional carols

Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church

What to Expect
A rich and varied repertoire with soloists, choirs, and a symphony orchestra.
Description
The Orchestre Hélios presents a Christmas concert at the Église Saint-Sulpice, featuring a diverse program including traditional French and international Christmas carols.
Where
Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
Tags : Christmas Concert, Église Saint-Sulpice, Orchestre Hélios, traditional carols

Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church

What to Expect
Christmas concerts with orchestras and choirs.
Description
The Christmas Concert at Madeleine offers a rich and varied musical program, with orchestras and choirs performing sacred music classics and romantic works.
Where
Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
Tags : Christmas Concert, sacred music, orchestra, choir, classical.

Concert at the Eiffel Tower

What to Expect
Classical concerts at the Eiffel Tower featuring renowned soloists.
Description
The Christmas Concerts at the Eiffel Tower offer an exceptional musical experience with classical pieces performed by the Orchestre Classik Ensemble and talented soloists.
Where
Paris | More Info : Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Tags : Classical concerts, Eiffel Tower, Christmas, classical music, Orchestre Classik Ensemble.

Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church

What to Expect
A festive musical celebration in a historic setting.
Description
The Christmas Concert at Église Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile is a festive classical music event, offering a rich and moving cultural experience.
Where
Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church
Tags : Christmas Concert, classical music, Église Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile, Paris.

Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin Church

What to Expect
Exceptional interpretation of classics by the French Soloists.
Description
The Christmas concert at Saint-Severin Church features a festive program with works by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Haendel. The French Soloists, led by Paul Rouger, offer an exceptional interpretation of these classics.
Where
Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin Church
Tags : Christmas concert, classical music, Saint-Severin Church, French Soloists.

The Snow Queen by Ukrainian National Opera Ballet

What to Expect
A unique choreographic representation with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description
The Ballet of the National Opera of Ukraine presents The Snow Queen, a two-act ballet based on the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. This choreographic version is signed by Aniko Rekhviashvili and features music by Grieg, Massenet, Offenbach, Johann Strauss, and Berlioz. The production is characterized by a comforting story of young Gerda and her struggle against a malevolent and icy enemy, offering a magical and enchanting evening.
Where
Paris | More Info : The Snow Queen by Ukrainian National Opera Ballet
Tags : Ballet, Dance, Fairy Tale, National Opera of Ukraine, Theatre des Champs-Élysées

New Year's Eve Celebration on Champs-Élysées

What to Expect
Participation in the largest "Ola" ever and giant karaoke.
Description
The New Year's Celebration on the Champs-Élysées is a grand event that gathers millions of people to celebrate the start of the new year. The musical and artistic animations, participatory performances, and DJ sets create an electric atmosphere. The event is preceded by a video mapping on the Arc de Triomphe and closed by a traditional fireworks display.
Where
Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve Celebration on Champs-Élysées
Tags : New Year's Eve, Champs-Élysées, Fireworks, Musical Animations, Giant Karaoke, Ola

Combs-la-Ville Other Holiday Activities

Christmas Dinner on the Seine River

What to Expect
Gastronomic cruise on the Seine with views of Paris' historic landmarks.
Description
Enjoy a lunch or dinner cruise on the Seine, offering a panoramic view of Paris' historic landmarks. Savor French-inspired cuisine in a unique and cozy setting.
Where
Paris | More Info : Christmas Dinner on the Seine River
Tags : Christmas cruise, Dinner on the Seine, French cuisine, Paris historic landmarks

New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine

What to Expect
New Year's cruise with views of illuminated Parisian landmarks.
Description
Discover Paris from the Seine with a New Year's cruise, offering spectacular views of illuminated Parisian landmarks.
Where
Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine
Tags : New Year's cruise, Paris illuminated, Seine