Last updated: 11 November 2024
Find everything you need to celebrate the holiday season in Créteil in our comprehensive guide. From traditional animations to local festivities, we present the events that bring our city to life during this festive period.
The historic center of Créteil lights up with its Christmas market on Place de l'Église, where wooden chalets offer artisanal products and regional specialties. Along the lake, the illuminations reflect in the water, while the Créteil Soleil Shopping Center hosts activities for all ages. Just minutes away, the Val-de-Marne also offers its festive traditions, from Saint-Maur-des-Fossés to Vincennes.
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Creteil Holiday Light Displays
Natural History Museum: Tropical Wonders
- What to Expect
- "Immersive and passionate exhibition of hundreds of light structures."
- Description
- "Discover the tropical humid forests through hundreds of light structures, featuring characteristic, spectacular, or unusual species."
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Natural History Museum: Tropical Wonders
Dragons and Lanterns Festival
- What to Expect
- Light trail with 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns.
- Description
- The Lantern Festival : the Dinosaur Ball offers an unprecedented light trail with 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns over 6 hectares. This exceptional show invites visitors to travel back in time and discover 40 species of Mesozoic titans.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Dragons and Lanterns Festival
Creteil Holiday Markets and Shopping
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas village 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
Tuileries Garden "Magic of Christmas" Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A 1200 m² ice skating rink and rides for all ages.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market features nearly 80 wooden chalets selling French artisanal products, festive animations, and an outdoor ice skating rink.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Garden "Magic of Christmas" Christmas Market
La Defense "Marche de Noel" Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Over 200 decorated stalls and festive animations.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-attend event taking place from November 14 to December 29, 2024. This market offers 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 Defense "Marche de Noel" Christmas Market
Notre-Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique artisanal creations and regional gastronomic specialties.
- Description
- The Notre-Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with artisanal creations and regional gastronomic specialties. Visitors can find unique jewelry, ceramics, textiles, leather, and decorative items. The market features animations, drawing and storytelling contests for children, as well as culinary specialties like sausages, foie gras, and macarons.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre-Dame Christmas Market
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Presence of Santa Claus and children's activities.
- 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
Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
- What to Expect
- An immersion in Alsatian culinary traditions with locally crafted artisanal products.
- Description
- The Alsace Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est offers a culinary and artisanal experience with Alsatian specialties like kougelhopf, bredele, and choucroute. The stands also offer Advent wreaths and typical festive decorations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
Montmartre Christmas Market at Place des Abbesses
- What to Expect
- Presence of local creators and traditional food products.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market offers a selection of local creators offering decorative items in wood, metal, ceramics, and textiles, as well as traditional food products like cheese, foie gras, and biscuits.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Montmartre Christmas Market at Place des Abbesses
Square René Viviani Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas market featuring artisanal creations and regional gastronomic specialties.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at Square René Viviani offers a unique experience with artisanal creations and regional gastronomic specialties. Visitors can discover decorative items, jewelry, ceramics, and local culinary products.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Square René Viviani Christmas Market
Creteil Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas-Time Dinner & Show at Moulin Rouge Cabaret
- What to Expect
- A gourmet dinner crafted by our Chef, accompanied by the orchestra and the « Féerie » show.
- Description
- The Christmas Spectacle at the Moulin Rouge offers a gourmet dinner crafted by our Chef, accompanied by the Moulin Rouge orchestra, and the « Féerie » show with flamboyant costumes.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas-Time Dinner & Show at Moulin Rouge Cabaret
Le Grand Concert de Noel: 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 traditional Christmas carols to celebrate the magic of the end-of-year festivities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Le Grand Concert de Noel: Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert - Sainte-Chapelle
- What to Expect
- Classical music concert in a historic Gothic church.
- Description
- The Christmas concert at La Sainte Chapelle offers a classical music experience in a stunning Gothic setting. Visitors can admire the breathtaking stained glass windows of the chapel while enjoying a diverse musical program featuring works by Vivaldi and Strauss.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert - Sainte-Chapelle
Christmas Concert - Sainte-Eustache Church
- What to Expect
- Symphony and choral concert featuring Christmas masterpieces.
- Description
- The Orchestre Hélios presents a grand concert of traditional Christmas carols at the Eglise Saint-Eustache, featuring a diverse program including classics like "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" and "Minuit Chrétien".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert - Sainte-Eustache Church
Christmas Concert - Saint-Sulpice Church
- What to Expect
- A Christmas concert with a dynamic orchestra and choir.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Église Saint-Sulpice features magnificent Christmas carols for choir and orchestra in an inspiring atmosphere. The program includes pieces like "We Wish you a Merry Christmas", "It is Born the Divine Child", and "Midnight Christmas".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert - Saint-Sulpice Church
Christmas Concert - La Madeleine Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert with gospel songs and sacred classical music.
- Description
- The Hélios Orchestra presents a Christmas concert at the Madeleine Church, featuring gospel songs and sacred classical music.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert - La Madeleine Church
Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
- What to Expect
- A colorful fairy tale based on Andersen's story.
- Description
- The Ukrainian National Opera Ballet presents "The Snow Queen," a colorful fairy tale based on Andersen's story. This production offers a vibrant and colorful experience, highlighting the beauty and grace of the dancers.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
Concert at the Eiffel Tower
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts in a unique location above Paris.
- Description
- The Christmas Concerts at the Eiffel Tower offer an unforgettable musical experience with classical pieces by Vivaldi and Strauss, as well as an homage to Maria Callas. The concerts are held in the Gustave Eiffel Salon, located on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower, offering a stunning view of Paris.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Vaux-le-Vicomte Christmas Celebration
- What to Expect
- An immersion in childhood tales with unique decorations and activities.
- Description
- Vaux-le-Vicomte offers a unique festive experience with sumptuous decorations, spectacular illuminations, and family-friendly activities. Visitors can explore the ceremonial rooms, discover exceptional pieces, and participate in activities like treasure hunts and marshmallow roasting.
- Where
- Maincy | More Info : Vaux-le-Vicomte Christmas Celebration
Creteil Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Dinner on the Seine River
- What to Expect
- Gourmet cruise with views of Paris' historic monuments.
- Description
- Enjoy a lunch or dinner cruise on the Seine, with a panoramic view of Paris' historic monuments, and savor dishes inspired by French cuisine.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Dinner on the Seine River
New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine
- What to Expect
- New Year's cruise with a guide to discover Paris's secrets.
- Description
- Discover the New Year's cruise on the Seine with Vedettes du Pont Neuf, a unique experience to admire Parisian landmarks in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine