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Last updated: December 01, 2024


Discover the holiday festivities in Gif-sur-Yvette with our end-of-year celebration guide. Whether you're a resident or visitor, our selection of events will accompany you throughout the winter season.

The town hall square hosts the traditional Christmas market, where wooden chalets offer artisanal products and regional specialties. Along the Yvette Valley, the illuminations create a warm atmosphere, while the cultural center presents shows and activities for the whole family. Fifteen minutes away by car, the Palace of Versailles offers its winter sound and light show.

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Gif-sur-Yvette Holiday Light Displays


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Panoramic nighttime tour with animated lights and window displays.

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To admire the famous Christmas lights in Paris, combine the pleasant with the pleasant. Visit Paris in the evening comfortably seated aboard a panoramic bus with its breathtaking view of the capital. Explore the key districts of the most beautiful city in the world and travel through its symbols adorned with their most beautiful luminous assets.

Where: Paris | More Info: Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour

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Gif-sur-Yvette Holiday Markets and Shopping


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Presence of the city of Quebec as the honored guest.

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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 Christmas Market

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Christmas village with Parisian product stalls and free rides.

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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: Hotel de Ville Christmas Market

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Presence of local creators and traditional food products.

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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

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A Christmas market featuring local artisans and creators offering handmade products.

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The Notre Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with artisans and creators showcasing their handmade products, including jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and leather items. You can also enjoy regional specialties like sausages, foie gras, macarons, and cheeses.

Where: Paris | More Info: Notre Dame Christmas Market

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A dozen wooden stalls offering artisanal and local products.

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The Marché de Noël des Abbesses is a must-visit event in Paris, located on the Place des Abbesses. It features a dozen wooden stalls offering artisanal products, local specialties, and gift ideas. Foodies can enjoy sweet and savory treats like cakes, doughnuts, waffles, and crepes, as well as local gourmet products. The market is animated by free workshops for children and the presence of Santa Claus.

Where: Paris | More Info: Abbesses Christmas Market

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Activities for children and original creations.

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The Marché de Noël de la Feeries d'Auteuil offers a variety of gift ideas, gourmet specialties, original creations, and activities for children. The exhibitors and creators offer diverse products, Christmas trees, Provençal santons, and Advent wreaths. Children can participate in LEGO workshops, nativity scene competitions, and magic shows.

Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Market at the Feeries d'Anteuil

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Gif-sur-Yvette Holiday Shows and Entertainment


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A unique musical event combining classical masterpieces and traditional Christmas carols.

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The Grand Concert de Noël Radio Classique is a musical event that combines classical masterpieces and traditional Christmas carols. It offers a warm and festive musical experience, with exceptional performances by the Orchestre Consuelo and the Chœur de l'Université PSL.

Where: Paris | More Info: Radio Classique Christmas Concert

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A unique classical concert featuring baroque and contemporary works.

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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

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A dynamic Christmas concert with an orchestra and choir.

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The Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice offers a diverse program of traditional Christmas songs for choir and orchestra in the inspiring atmosphere of the Saint-Sulpice Church in Paris. The repertoire includes pieces like "We Wish you a Merry Christmas", "Mon beau Sapin, roi des Forêts" and "Il est né le divin enfant".

Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church

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Classical concerts at the Eiffel Tower featuring talented musicians.

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Exceptional concerts at the Eiffel Tower offer an unforgettable musical experience with classical pieces by Vivaldi and Strauss, performed by talented musicians.

Where: Paris | More Info: Concert at the Eiffel Tower

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