Last updated: 11 November 2024
Your complete guide to the end-of-year festivities in Fresnes has arrived! Discover the festive events and activities that bring our city to life during the holiday season, perfectly suited for both residents and visitors.
In the heart of the city, the Town Hall Square hosts the traditional Christmas market with its wooden chalets and enchanting lights. The shopping streets in the city center are adorned with winter decorations, while André Villette Park offers activities for children. Just minutes away, La Cerisaie shopping center provides a festive atmosphere with its decorated shops and welcoming dining areas.
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Fresnes Holiday Light Displays
Jardin des Plantes - Tropical Wonders
- What to Expect
- "Immersive and passionate exhibition featuring animated species"
- Description
- "Jungle en voie d'illumination" offers a nighttime journey through the biodiversity of tropical rainforests, spread across four continents. Hundreds of light structures, including several animated ones, feature characteristic, spectacular, or unusual species.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Jardin des Plantes - Tropical Wonders
Vaux-le-Vicomte - Christmas Celebration
- What to Expect
- A Christmas celebration in a historic chateau with monumental projections.
- Description
- Vaux-le-Vicomte celebrates Christmas with light decorations, fireplace, and family activities in the gardens.
- Where
- Maincy | More Info : Vaux-le-Vicomte - Christmas Celebration
Dragons and Lanterns Festival
- What to Expect
- 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns illuminate the walkways of the Jardin d'Acclimatation.
- Description
- The Lantern Festival : the Dinosaur Ball is a unique event where 100 dinosaurs, each more fabulous and impressive than the last, are deployed over 6 hectares of the Jardin d'Acclimatation. These Mesozoic creatures are accompanied by 2,000 lanterns, creating an extraordinary light trail.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Dragons and Lanterns Festival
Fresnes Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Défense Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- Over 200 wooden 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. This market features a festival of sparkling lights, delicious treats, and traditional craftsmanship. Visitors can stroll through the 200 decorated stalls, admire the Christmas decorations, and enjoy the enchanting scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Défense Christmas Village
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas market with Olympic and Paralympic colors.
- 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 Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Outdoor ice skating rink and rides for children
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, animations, rides, and an outdoor ice skating rink. Visitors can discover French artisanal products and enjoy regional specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Garden 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 festive atmosphere with artisanal creations and regional gourmet specialties. Visitors can find jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and food products made by French artisans.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre-Dame Christmas Market
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Presence of local creators and children's activities.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market offers a selection of local creators offering decorative items in wood, metal, ceramics, and textiles, as well as gourmet products like cheese, foie gras, and mulled wine. Free workshops for children and a visit from Santa Claus complete the offer.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Montmartre Christmas Market
Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
- What to Expect
- Discovery of Alsatian specialties under a unique tent.
- Description
- The Alsace Christmas Market at the Gare de l'Est offers a gastronomic and artisanal experience with Alsatian specialties like kougelhopf, mannele, bredele, and potato galettes. It's the chance to discover the best of Alsatian terroir without leaving Paris.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
Square René Viviani Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique artisanal creations and regional gourmet products.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at Square René Viviani offers a festive experience with artisanal creations, regional gourmet products, and children's animations, including the presence of Santa Claus.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Square René Viviani Christmas Market
Fresnes Other Holiday Activities
The Magic of Christmas
- What to Expect
- Special Christmas buffet with fun activities for all ages.
- Description
- The Grand Magic Hotel offers an exceptional Christmas evening with a special buffet, fun activities, and sparkling decorations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : The Magic of Christmas
Christmas Dinner on the Seine River
- What to Expect
- Gastronomic cruise with views of Parisian monuments.
- Description
- Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Seine with a panoramic view of Paris' historic monuments. Discover refined and engaged cuisine, with 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
- Gastronomic dinner with views of illuminated Parisian monuments.
- Description
- Celebrate New Year's Eve 2024 on the calm waters of the Seine, discover a sparkling Paris, and enjoy an exceptional menu with Eiffel Croisières.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine
Rue des Bulles - Nicolas Feuillatte
- What to Expect
- A biodegradable balloon canopy suspended 6 meters high.
- Description
- La Rue des Bulles - Nicolas Feuillatte is an original and ephemeral scenery around effervescence that transforms the rue des Martyrs into an imposing decor composed of over 12,000 white and gold balloons, 100% biodegradable. Festive experiences are offered, including a Bubbly Hour Champagne and warm choir performances.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Rue des Bulles - Nicolas Feuillatte