Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the holiday season in Houilles with our practical guide to winter festivities. Whether you're a resident or visitor, we present you with the best festive activities of the season in our city.
The Church Square comes alive with its traditional Christmas market, where wooden chalets offer artisanal products and regional specialties. The city center hosts a temporary ice rink, while the shopping streets shine with thousands of lights. Just 15 minutes away, Saint-Germain-en-Laye offers its famous medieval Christmas market, perfectly complementing our region's festivities.
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Houilles Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Défense Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique festival with 200 decorated stalls.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-attend event taking place from November 14 to December 29, 2024. This market features a festival of sparkling lights, delicious treats, and traditional crafts. 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 Défense Christmas Market
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A 1200 m² ice rink and various rides.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, rides, a 1200 m² ice rink, and activities for all ages.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries 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 technologies.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional market with local artisans offering unique handmade items.
- Description
- The Notre Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with Santa Claus, animations, drawing contests, and children's stories. You can enjoy regional specialties and hot wine. Artisans showcase handmade creations, including jewelry and culinary products.
- 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 warm atmosphere with wooden stalls, artisanal products, local specialties, and many gift ideas. Food enthusiasts will find culinary specialties like cheese, pretzels, and hot wine. Children can meet Santa Claus and participate in free workshops.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Montmartre Christmas Market
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Children's animations and Santa Claus presence.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a festive experience with decorated stalls and gourmet and artisanal products. Visitors can discover artisanal creations, gourmet restaurants, and children's animations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
- What to Expect
- An immersion in Alsatian culinary traditions.
- Description
- The Alsace Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est offers a gastronomic and artisanal experience with Alsatian specialties like kougelhopf, bredele, and choucroute. The stands also offer Advent wreaths and typical festive decorations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
Swedish Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Swedish specialties and handicrafts
- Description
- The Swedish Christmas Market at the Swedish Church in Paris offers Swedish gourmet specialties, gift ideas, and handicrafts. You can find herring, salmon, cheese, bread, cakes, and chocolates, as well as practical kitchen items.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Swedish Christmas Market
Ubuntu Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The Marché de Noël Ubuntu showcases French and black brands.
- Description
- 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
Big Christmas Market Market
- What to Expect
- Largest Christmas market in Ile-de-France with nearly 200 stalls.
- Description
- The Paris La Défense Christmas Market is a must-visit event that transforms the Parvis de La Défense into a festive village. With nearly 200 wooden stalls, it offers a wide range of artisanal products, Christmas decorations, and regional and international gourmet specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Big Christmas Market Market
Houilles Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Le Grand Concert de Noel: Radio Classique Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A unique musical event combining classical masterpieces and Christmas carols.
- Description
- The Grand Concert de Noël de Radio Classique is a musical event that brings together classical masterpieces and Christmas carols to celebrate the magic of the end-of-year festivities. The concert features a variety of compositions, ranging from Bach to Haendel, with talented performers and prestigious choirs.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Le Grand Concert de Noel: Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
- What to Expect
- Christmas celebration with sacred works and surprises.
- Description
- Jean-Christophe Spinosi invites the audience to celebrate the Christmas season with some of the finest pages from the sacred repertoire and expertly chosen surprises to delight the audience. The program includes Vivaldi's Gloria, Vivaldi's Dixit Dominus, excerpts from Bach's Weihnachtsoratorium, Corelli's Concerto Grosso op. 6 No. 8, and excerpts from Handel's Messiah.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Christmas Concert - Sainte-Chapelle
- What to Expect
- Classical music concert in a historic Gothic church.
- Description
- The Christmas concert at La Sainte Chapelle offers a classical music experience in a stunning Gothic setting. Visitors can admire the breathtaking stained glass windows while enjoying a diverse musical program, including works by Antonio Vivaldi and Johann Strauss.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert - Sainte-Chapelle
Christmas Concert - Saint-Sulpice Church
- What to Expect
- A unique Christmas concert with an orchestra and choir.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Église Saint-Sulpice features beautiful Christmas carols for choir and orchestra in an inspiring atmosphere. The program includes pieces like "We Wish you a Merry Christmas", "It is Born the Divine Child", and "Midnight Christmas".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert - Saint-Sulpice Church
Christmas Concert - La Madeleine Church
- What to Expect
- A unique Christmas concert with an orchestra and choirs.
- Description
- Listen to magnificent Christmas carols for choir and orchestra in the inspiring atmosphere of the Église de la Madeleine in Paris. The program 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 - La Madeleine Church
Ukranian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
- What to Expect
- A unique choreography based on the eponymous fairy tale by Andersen.
- Description
- The Ballet of the National Opera of Ukraine presents The Snow Queen, a two-act ballet based on the famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. This choreographic version is signed by Aniko Rekhviashvili and features music by Grieg, Massenet, Offenbach, Johann Strauss, and Berlioz.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Ukranian 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 an unforgettable musical experience with classical works by Vivaldi and Strauss, performed by talented musicians in a unique setting at the Gustave Eiffel Salon.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Christmas Concert - Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church
- What to Expect
- Classical music concert with renowned artists.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Église Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile features a rich musical program with works by Bach, Vivaldi, and Mozart, performed by Orchestre Les Solistes Français and renowned artists.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert - Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church
Christmas Concert - Saint-Severin Church
- What to Expect
- Classical music concert in a historic church.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin Church offers a festive musical experience with works by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Haendel, performed by the French Chamber Orchestra Les Solistes Français under the direction of Paul Rouger.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert - Saint-Severin Church