Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Courbevoie with our complete guide to winter activities. We present you the events and activities that bring our city to life during this festive period.
Courbevoie's city center transforms into a true Christmas village, with its traditional market on Place Charras and illuminations along Avenue Gambetta. The temporary ice rink in front of the City Hall welcomes visitors of all ages, while the Bécon district offers its gourmet chalets and musical entertainment. A few steps away, the La Défense district complements the festivities with its large Christmas market.
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Courbevoie Holiday Light Displays
Jardin d'Acclimatation: Dragons and Lanterns Festival
- What to Expect
- Light trail with 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns.
- Description
- The Jardin d'Acclimatation features a unique light trail with 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns over 6 hectares. This exceptional show invites you to step back in time and discover legendary creatures in an unprecedentedly lit environment.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Jardin d'Acclimatation: Dragons and Lanterns Festival
Natural History Museum: Tropical Wonders
- What to Expect
- "Immersive and passionate exhibition featuring hundreds of animated light structures."
- Description
- "A nighttime journey through the humid tropical forests, featuring characteristic, spectacular, or unusual species such as formidable felines, astonishing frogs, and giant flowers."
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Natural History Museum: Tropical Wonders
Courbevoie Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Défense Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Largest Christmas market in Île-de-France with 200 wooden stalls.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is an annual event returning from Thursday, November 14 to Sunday, December 29, 2024. This Christmas market features 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 scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Défense Christmas Market
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Outdoor ice skating rink and family activities.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, an outdoor ice skating rink, and family-friendly activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with artisanal creations and regional gourmet specialties.
- Description
- The Notre-Dame Christmas Market offers a unique experience with artisanal creations and regional gourmet specialties. Visitors can discover jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and food products made by French artisans.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre Dame Christmas Market
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Fifteen local creators offer decorative items and gourmet treats.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market offers a selection of local creators offering decorative items in wood, metal, ceramics, and textiles, as well as gourmet treats like cheese, foie gras, and mulled wine. Free workshops for children and encounters with Santa Claus complete the offer.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Montmartre 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. The decorated stalls provide a great opportunity to enjoy festive treats with family or friends.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas village with free rides and Parisian product stalls.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at the Hôtel de Ville offers an animated village with Parisian product stalls, seasonal treats, and free rides. The 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
Courbevoie Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Radio Classique Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A unique musical event blending classical masterpieces and Christmas carols.
- Description
- The Grand Concert de Noël Radio Classique is a musical event that combines classical masterpieces and Christmas carols to create a festive and sharing moment. The concert features a selection of iconic musical pieces, performed by talented artists.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Classical Christmas Concert
- 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 to delight the public.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Classical Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts in a Rayonnant Gothic setting.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle offers a classical music experience in an exceptional historical setting, with regular concerts throughout the season.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A classical concert integrating baroque and contemporary works.
- Description
- Ensemble Helios presents Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and Corelli's Christmas Concert at Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The program includes Corelli's Concerto grosso in G major and Vivaldi's Four Seasons, as well as works by Franz Schubert and Giulio Caccini.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Eustache Church
- What to Expect
- Diverse repertoire including traditional French and international songs.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache features a performance of Christmas masterpieces with the Orchestre Hélios, including traditional French and international songs such as "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" and "Minuit Chrétien". The concert takes place in the remarkable Saint-Eustache Church in Paris.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Eustache Church
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
- What to Expect
- A Christmas concert with an orchestra and choir in a historic church.
- Description
- The Orchestre Hélios presents a Christmas concert at the Église Saint-Sulpice, featuring traditional carols and classical pieces, offering a rich and varied musical experience.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
- What to Expect
- Interpretation of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" in a religious setting.
- Description
- The Orchestre Les Violons de France and Cécile Besnard perform a Christmas concert at the Église de la Madeleine, featuring interpretations of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons," Pachelbel's Canon, Albinoni's Adagio, and Schubert's Ave Maria, along with Christmas carols.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
- What to Expect
- A story of friendship and bravery through the journey of young Gerda.
- Description
- The National Ballet of Ukraine presents The Snow Queen, a two-act ballet inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. This choreographic version by Aniko Rekhviashvili tells the story of young Gerda and her struggle against an evil, icy enemy. The performance promises a magical evening filled with action and suspense, featuring snowy settings and festive costumes.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
Concert at the Eiffel Tower
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower.
- Description
- The Exceptional Concerts at the Eiffel Tower offer an unforgettable musical experience with classical pieces by Vivaldi and Strauss, performed by talented musicians at the Gustave Eiffel Salon, located on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert in a historic church with classical music and traditional carols.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile offers a festive evening of classical music and traditional Christmas carols, providing a spiritual and memorable experience in a historic church.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church
Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin Church
- What to Expect
- Classical music concert with renowned performers.
- Description
- The Grand Concert de Noël at Saint-Severin features a rich musical program, including works by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Haendel, in the historic church of Saint-Severin.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin Church
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 features musical and artistic animations, a giant karaoke, aerial performances, and a final fireworks display at midnight.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve Celebration on Champs-Élysées
Courbevoie Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Dinner Cruise on the Seine
- What to Expect
- Dinner cruise with panoramic views of Paris' historic landmarks.
- Description
- Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Seine with a panoramic view of Paris' historic landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. The menu features refined dishes and selected drinks for a unique gastronomic experience.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Dinner Cruise on the Seine
New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine
- What to Expect
- New Year's cruise with historical commentary and spectacular views of Paris.
- Description
- Discover the New Year's cruise on the Seine with Vedettes du Pont Neuf, a unique experience to admire Parisian landmarks in a new light.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine