Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Dreux with our comprehensive guide to winter celebrations. Our selection of activities and events guides you through local traditions and festive animations of our city.
Place Métezeau, the historic heart of Dreux, hosts the traditional Christmas market with its wooden chalets and enchanting illuminations. The shopping streets around the Royal Chapel come alive with sparkling decorations, while the Belfry overlooks the festivities that extend to the surrounding neighborhoods, offering a charming journey through the city.
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Dreux Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Défense Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique feature: 200 decorated stalls offering a wide range of artisanal and gourmet products.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-attend event running from November 14 to December 29, 2024. Located on the Parvis de La Défense, 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 scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Défense Christmas Market
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional Christmas market with wooden chalets and family-friendly activities.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market features nearly 80 wooden chalets in an exceptional setting, between the Louvre and Concorde, just steps from the Champs-Élysées. Visitors can discover French products, including a gourmet market touring France and artisans offering gift ideas.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Christmas Market at Hôtel de Ville
- 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, treats, and free rides. The trees are chosen to respect the environment, and the lights use low-energy LED technology.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Market at Hôtel de Ville
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market entirely dedicated to made in France with local creators.
- 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, and biscuits. Free workshops for children and animations with Santa Claus are also planned.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Montmartre Christmas Market
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A variety of fresh and enticing products to prepare your holiday meal.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a variety of gourmet and artisanal products, with decorated stalls and children's activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market featuring local artisans and creators.
- Description
- The Notre Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with artisans and creators showcasing their handmade products, including jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and leather. Visitors can also enjoy regional specialties such as sausages, foie gras, macarons, and cheeses.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre Dame Christmas Market
Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
- What to Expect
- An immersion in Alsatian culinary traditions with local and artisanal products.
- Description
- The Alsace Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est offers a gastronomic and artisanal experience with Alsatian specialties such as kougelhopfs, mannele in gingerbread, bredele, and potato galettes. It's the chance to discover Alsatian culinary traditions without leaving Paris.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
Dreux Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Radio Classique Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A unique musical event combining 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 is presented by the Orchestre Consuelo under the direction of Victor Julien-Laferrière, with the participation of the Chœur de l'Université PSL directed by Johan Farjot.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
- What to Expect
- A Christmas concert with exceptional interpretations of Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel.
- Description
- Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, and Bach Christmas Oratorio will be performed by Jean-Christophe Spinosi and Ensemble Matheus. This Christmas concert will feature sacred repertoire pages and surprises to delight the audience.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Christmas Concert at Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- What to Expect
- Classical music concerts in a historic Gothic church.
- Description
- The Christmas Concerts at Saint-Germain-des-Prés offer an exceptional musical experience with interpretations of Vivaldi, Schubert, and other great names in classical music. The Gothic church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, located in the heart of Paris, provides a unique setting for these concerts.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache
- What to Expect
- A diverse repertoire of classical and choral music with the Hélios Orchestra.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache Church features a performance of Christmas masterpieces with the Hélios Orchestra, including pieces like "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" and "Minuit Chrétien".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice
- What to Expect
- A Christmas concert with an associative orchestra and local choirs.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice features a rich program of traditional Christmas songs for choir and orchestra, including works by Bizet, Haendel, Bach, and Adolphe Adam, in the inspiring atmosphere of the Église Saint-Sulpice in Paris.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine
- What to Expect
- A Christmas concert with three choirs and a symphony orchestra.
- Description
- Orchestre Hélios, Chœur Darius Milhaud, and Chœur Hélios éphémère present a Christmas concert at Église de la Madeleine. The program includes traditional French and German Christmas carols, as well as iconic compositions by Berlioz and Saint-Saëns.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine
Concert at the Eiffel Tower
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower featuring Vivaldi and Strauss pieces.
- Description
- The Christmas Concerts at the Eiffel Tower offer an exceptional musical experience with classical pieces by Vivaldi and Strauss, performed by talented musicians. Enjoy a memorable evening on the first floor of the tower, with sublime melodies and a spectacular view of Paris.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile
- What to Expect
- A unique classical music concert with international artists.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile features a rich program of classical music, including works by Bach, Vivaldi, and Mozart, performed by talented artists.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile
Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin
- What to Expect
- Classical music concert featuring interpretations of Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Handel.
- Description
- The Grand Concert de Noël at Saint-Severin offers a festive musical evening with works by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Handel. The audience can enjoy magnificent interpretations of baroque classics, creating a warm and cultural atmosphere.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin
Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
- What to Expect
- A festive and family-friendly show with snowy settings and festive costumes.
- Description
- The Ukrainian National Ballet 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 an evening filled with magic, action, and suspense, featuring snowy settings and festive costumes.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen