Last updated: 11 November 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
Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour
- What to Expect
- Panoramic nighttime tour with animated lights and window displays.
- Description
- 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
Gif-sur-Yvette Holiday Markets and Shopping
Gif-sur-Yvette Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique feature: Christmas market in the town hall park
- Description
- The Gif-sur-Yvette Christmas Market takes place in the town hall park from Friday to Sunday evening. Visitors can discover local artisans and producers.
- Where
- Gif-sur-Yvette | More Info : Gif-sur-Yvette Christmas Market
La Defense Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Presence of the city of Quebec as the honored guest.
- 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 Christmas Market
Tuileries Garden "Magic of Christmas" Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with an outdoor ice rink and activities for all ages.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, an outdoor ice rink, and numerous activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Garden "Magic of Christmas" Market
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas village 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 : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
- What to Expect
- An immersion in Alsatian culinary traditions under a festive tent.
- Description
- The Alsace Christmas Market at the Gare de l'Est offers a culinary and artisanal experience with Alsatian specialties such as kougelhopf, bredele, and choucroute.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
Montmartre Christmas Market
- 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
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A variety of gourmet and artisanal products available on site.
- 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
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market featuring local artisans and creators offering handmade products.
- Description
- 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
Abbesses Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A dozen wooden stalls offering artisanal and local products.
- Description
- 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
Christmas Market at the Feeries d'Anteuil
- What to Expect
- Activities for children and original creations.
- Description
- 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
Gif-sur-Yvette Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Radio Classique Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A unique musical event combining classical masterpieces and traditional Christmas carols.
- Description
- 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
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
- What to Expect
- A Christmas concert featuring sacred works by Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel.
- Description
- The "Gloria" concert by Vivaldi, directed by Jean-Christophe Spinosi, features sacred works by Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel, with surprises to celebrate the Christmas season.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
- What to Expect
- Classical music concert in a historic Gothic church.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at La Sainte Chapelle offers a festive musical experience in the Gothic church of Paris, featuring classical compositions by Vivaldi and Strauss.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A unique classical concert featuring 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
- A unique repertoire combining symphonic and choral music.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Sainte-Eustache offers an exceptional representation of Christmas masterpieces with a rich and varied program, including symphonic and choral compositions.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Eustache Church
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
- What to Expect
- A dynamic Christmas concert with an orchestra and choir.
- Description
- 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
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert with three choirs and a symphony orchestra.
- Description
- The Orchestre Hélios, the Chœur Darius Milhaud, and the Chœur Hélios éphémère present a Christmas concert at La Madeleine, featuring a rich program of traditional French and German carols.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
Concert at the Eiffel Tower
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts at the Eiffel Tower featuring talented musicians.
- Description
- 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
Moulin Rouge Christmas Cabaret Show
- What to Expect
- Festive evening with the « Féerie » revue and French Cancan dance.
- Description
- The Christmas Ball at the Moulin Rouge is a festive evening where you can enjoy the « Féerie » revue with a troupe of 80 artists, 1,000 feather and sequin costumes, and the iconic French Cancan dance.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Moulin Rouge Christmas Cabaret Show
Gif-sur-Yvette Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruise
- What to Expect
- Dinner cruise with panoramic 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 Lunch or Dinner Cruise