Last updated: December 01, 2024
Plan your end-of-year festivities in Guyancourt! Our guide presents you with the essential festive events and activities to celebrate this winter season in our town in the Yvelines department.
From the Church Square to the SQY Ouest shopping center, the town comes alive with its traditional illuminations and Christmas market. The downtown streets host local craft stalls, while the Bièvre Sources Park offers children's activities. Just a few minutes away by car, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines complements these celebrations with its winter shows and exhibitions.
Contact information and details below.
A light display with 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns.
The Lantern Festival at the Jardin d'Acclimatation features 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 illuminated lanterns on 6 hectares, offering a unique and impressive light display.
Where: Paris | More Info: Dragons and Lanterns Festival at Jardin d'Acclimatation
"Immersive light exhibition featuring tropical species."
"Discover the biodiversity of tropical humid forests through hundreds of light structures, featuring characteristic and spectacular species."
Where: Paris | More Info: Natural History Museum: Tropical Wonders
A Christmas celebration in a historical setting with monumental projections.
Vaux-le-Vicomte celebrates Christmas with light decorations, fireplace, 360° projections, and family activities in the gardens.
Where: Maincy | More Info: Vaux-le-Vicomte Christmas Celebration
Christmas village with Parisian product stalls and free rides.
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 technologies.
Where: Paris | More Info: Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
A 1200 m² ice rink and various rides.
The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, animations, rides, and an ice rink for all ages.
Where: Paris | More Info: Tuileries Garden "Magic of Christmas" Christmas Market
Festive atmosphere with Santa Claus and children's animations.
The Notre-Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with Santa Claus, animations, drawing and storytelling contests for children. You can enjoy regional specialties and hot wine. Artisans showcase handmade creations of jewelry, ceramics, textiles, leather, calligraphy, and painting.
Where: Paris | More Info: Notre-Dame Christmas Market
An exhibition of local creators with unique decorative items.
The Montmartre Christmas Market features local creators with wooden, metal, ceramic, and textile decorations. You can also find cheeses, foie gras, pretzels, tapenade, honey, biscuits, and hot chestnuts. Free workshops for children and a photo opportunity with Santa Claus are also available.
Where: Paris | More Info: Montmartre Christmas Market at Place des Abbesses
Decorated stalls with artisanal and gourmet products.
The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a variety of artisanal and gourmet products, including pretzels, nougats, and regional specialties. The decorated stalls create a cozy atmosphere for the end-of-year festivities.
Where: Paris | More Info: Saint Germain des Prés Christmas Market
An immersion in Alsatian gastronomic traditions under a festive tent.
The Alsace Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est offers a gastronomic and artisanal experience with Alsatian specialties like 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
Unique festival of lights, food, and traditional crafts.
The La Défense Christmas Market is an unmissable event returning each year from November 14 to December 29, 2024. This market offers a wide range of artisanal products, Christmas decorations, regional and international gourmet specialties. 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: La Défense | More Info: La Défense Christmas Village
Unique Swedish culinary specialties and gift ideas.
The Swedish Christmas Market at the Swedish Church in Paris offers Swedish gourmet specialties, gift ideas, and handicrafts to decorate your home and give unique gifts.
Where: Paris | More Info: Swedish Christmas Market
The Marché de Noël Ubuntu showcases high-quality products created by French and black brands.
The Marché de Noël Ubuntu offers an exclusive selection of French and black brands, highlighting high-quality products such as natural cosmetics, design, fashion, jewelry, and inspiring children's books.
Where: Paris | More Info: Ubuntu Christmas Market
Gourmet dinner with flamboyant dance performance.
The Moulin Rouge Christmas Spectacle offers a gourmet dinner designed by our Chef, accompanied by a live orchestra and a bottle of premium champagne or exceptional wine. The "Féerie" show will dazzle you with its flamboyant feather costumes and breathtaking French Cancan.
Where: Paris | More Info: Moulin Rouge Christmas Show with Champagne
Antique attractions and live shows in a festive setting.
The Festival du Merveilleux is a unique experience where you can discover the Pavillons de Bercy – Musée des Arts Forains in an unprecedented way. For a dozen days, the museum transforms into a vibrant place with live shows, digital animations, and festive performances. You can enjoy tales, aerial dancers, acrobats, musicians, and puppeteers, as well as 3D feeries, mechanical music, and automaton ballets. The private garden is decorated with Christmas lights, offering a unique atmosphere for the end-of-year festivities.
Where: Paris | More Info: Private Christmas Tour of Paris with a Ferris Wheel Ride
A Christmas concert with an orchestra and choir in a historic church.
The Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church features beautiful Christmas carols for choir and orchestra in the inspiring atmosphere of the church. The program includes pieces like "We Wish you a Merry Christmas", "It is Born the Divine Child", and "Midnight Mass".
Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
Christmas concert with classical pieces and gospel songs.
The Hélios Orchestra presents a Christmas concert at the Madeleine Church, featuring classical pieces and gospel songs, in a historic setting with a rich atmosphere.
Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
Two-act ballet with snowy sets and festive costumes.
The National Ballet of Ukraine presents "The Snow Queen," a two-act ballet inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's tale. This choreographed version by Aniko Rekhviashvili tells the story of friendship and bravery as young Gerda embarks on an epic journey to find her friend Kai, who has been turned into ice by a malicious shard of glass.
Where: Paris | More Info: Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
Light and pyrotechnic show on the Arc de Triomphe.
The New Year's Eve fireworks display on the Champs-Élysées is a dazzling light show projected onto the Arc de Triomphe, followed by a grand fireworks display. Thousands of people choose this iconic location to celebrate the arrival of the New Year in Paris.
Where: Paris | More Info: New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Champs-Élysées
Festive encounters with Disney Characters in their festive outfits.
Immerse yourself in a unique Christmas atmosphere where the sparkling streets and our majestic tree bring the spirit of Christmas to life like nowhere else. Feel the festive magic of the most joyful parade with Mickey and his friends, Disney Princesses, and Santa Claus – twice Share the Christmas spirit with Disney Characters and enjoy festive encounters.
Where: Marne-la-Vallée | More Info: Christmas at Disneyland Paris
Gastronomic cruise with views of Paris' historic monuments.
Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Seine with a panoramic view of Paris' historic monuments. Discover French-inspired dishes in an intimate and cozy setting.
Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Dinner on the Seine River
Festive cruise with views of illuminated Parisian landmarks.
New Year's Eve cruise on the Seine offers a romantic and festive boat ride with stunning views of Paris's illuminated landmarks.
Where: Paris | More Info: New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine