Last updated: 11 November 2024
Looking to celebrate the holiday season in Goussainville? Our guide brings together all the essential festive activities, whether you're a regular in the city or a visitor discovering its charms for the first time.
The Place de la Charmeuse hosts the traditional Christmas market, where wooden chalets offer regional specialties and local crafts. The city center comes alive with enchanting lights, while the Grande Rue offers entertainment for all ages. Fifteen minutes away by car, Parc Astérix presents its winter show, and the Roissy shopping centers feature holiday pop-up shops.
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Goussainville Holiday Light Displays
Paris Christmas Lights Tour
- What to Expect
- Christmas lights on multiple Parisian avenues and places.
- Description
- The Christmas lights in Paris are a spectacular display that joyfully illuminate the city's streets. From the Champs-Élysées to the facades of major department stores, the places and streets of Paris are decorated sumptuously with luminous arches, multicolored bulbs, incandescent flames, and scintillating projections. The shops adorn themselves with their most beautiful colors, creating a unique charm at every location.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Paris Christmas Lights Tour
Goussainville Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Défense Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- Unique festive atmosphere with 200 decorated stalls.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market offers a festival of sparkling lights, delicious treats, and traditional craftsmanship. Stroll through the 200 decorated stalls and admire the twinkling Christmas decorations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Défense Christmas Village
Tuileries Garden Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional Christmas market with rides and festive animations.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market features nearly 80 wooden chalets with French artisanal products, festive animations, and rides for families. A gourmet market and free children's shows complete the offerings.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Garden Christmas Market
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas village with stalls and free rides in Olympic colors.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at the Hôtel de Ville offers an animated village with 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
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with unique artisans and creations.
- Description
- The Notre Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with artisans and handmade creations, regional specialties, and children's activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre Dame Christmas Market
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Fifteen creators offer decorative items made of wood, metal, ceramics, and textiles.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market offers a festive experience with local creators, gourmet products, and free workshops for children. Santa Claus will be present for a photo opportunity.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Montmartre Christmas Market
Saint Germain des Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Activities for children and artisanal gourmet products.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a variety of gourmet and artisanal products, with decorated stalls and activities for children.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint Germain des Prés Christmas Market
Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
- What to Expect
- A wide selection of Alsatian local products.
- Description
- The Alsace Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est offers a culinary and artisanal experience with Alsatian specialties such as kougelhopf, mannele, bredele, and potato galettes. The stands also offer Advent wreaths and typical festive decorations.
- 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 variety of artisanal creations and regional gourmet products, with free animations for children and the presence of Santa Claus.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Square René Viviani Christmas Market
Goussainville 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 is a musical event that combines classical masterpieces and the most beautiful Christmas carols, offering a warm and festive experience.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
- What to Expect
- Christmas celebration with sacred works by Vivaldi, Bach, Corelli, and Handel.
- Description
- Jean-Christophe Spinosi invites the audience to celebrate the Christmas season with some of the finest pages from the sacred repertoire, including Vivaldi's Gloria, Vivaldi's Dixit Dominus, excerpts from Bach's Weihnachtsoratorium, Corelli's Concerto Grosso op. 6 n° 8, and excerpts from Handel's Messiah.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A classical concert integrating young musicians in an optimal orchestral environment.
- Description
- Ensemble Helios presents an exceptional classical concert at Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés, featuring works by Vivaldi and Corelli, including "The Four Seasons" and "Christmas Concert".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Eustache Church
- What to Expect
- Diverse repertoire of Christmas classical music performed by the Hélios Youth Orchestra.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Sainte-Eustache offers an exceptional performance of Christmas classics with the Hélios Youth Orchestra. The program includes pieces like "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", "Mon beau Sapin, roi des Forêts", and "Minuit Chrétien".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Eustache Church
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
- What to Expect
- Classical music concerts featuring a grand organ and international choirs.
- Description
- The Christmas Concerts at Saint-Sulpice offer a classical music experience with the Euromusic Symphonic Orchestra and the International Hugues Reiner Choir, performing works by Mozart, Haendel, and Corelli.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert featuring classical interpretations of Vivaldi and Pachelbel.
- Description
- The Orchestre Les Violons de France and soprano Cécile Besnard perform a Christmas concert at the Église de la Madeleine, featuring pieces such as Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons," Pachelbel's Canon, Albinoni's Adagio, and Christmas carols.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
- What to Expect
- A story of friendship and bravery in snowy settings.
- Description
- The National Ballet of Ukraine 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 friendship and bravery as young Gerda embarks on an epic journey to find her friend. The ballet features music by Grieg, Massenet, Offenbach, Johann Strauss, and Berlioz, with snowy settings and festive costumes.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
Concert at the Eiffel Tower
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower.
- Description
- The exceptional concerts at the Eiffel Tower offer a unique classical music experience on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower, with sublime melodies by Vivaldi and Strauss.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne
- What to Expect
- A gourmet dinner with a legendary cabaret revue.
- Description
- The Moulin Rouge Champagne Spectacle is an unforgettable evening where you can enjoy an elegant dinner designed by our Chef, accompanied by the Moulin Rouge orchestra, before discovering the Féerie Revue, a sensational show with 1000 costumes of feathers and sequins.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne
Disneyland Paris Enchanted Christmas
- What to Expect
- Meet Disney Characters in their festive outfits.
- Description
- Immerse yourself in a unique and enchanting Christmas atmosphere Discover the most magical Christmas ambiance, where sparkling pathways and our majestic Christmas tree bring the spirit of Christmas to life like nowhere else. You might even see snow Feel the festive atmosphere of the most magical and joyful parade with Mickey and his friends, Disney Princesses, and Santa Claus – twice as much as usual!
- Where
- Marne-la-Vallée | More Info : Disneyland Paris Enchanted Christmas
Goussainville Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises
- What to Expect
- Christmas dinner cruise with panoramic views of Paris' historic monuments.
- Description
- Enjoy a Christmas dinner cruise on the Seine with a panoramic view of Paris' historic monuments. Savor French-inspired dishes in a unique and cozy setting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises
Big Wheel at the Tuileries Garden
- What to Expect
- Panoramic view of Paris at 60 meters high.
- Description
- The Grande Roue des Tuileries is a iconic Parisian attraction, offering a panoramic view of the city at 60 meters high. It is located in the Tuileries Garden, a central location to admire the beauty of the capital.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Big Wheel at the Tuileries Garden