Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Le Chesnay with our event guide. Whether you're a regular visitor to our city or experiencing it for the first time, this guide will accompany you throughout the winter celebrations.
Our city comes alive around the Town Hall Square and the Parly 2 shopping center, where you'll find the traditional Christmas market with its wooden chalets. The illuminated streets of the city center host various activities, while the Grandes Terres park offers a peaceful setting for winter walks. Just minutes away from Versailles, Le Chesnay also allows you to enjoy the castle festivities and illuminations in the Saint-Louis district.
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Le Chesnay Holiday Light Displays
Dragons and Lanterns Festival
- What to Expect
- 100 illuminated dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns.
- Description
- The Festival des Lanternes : le Bal des Dinosaures offers a unique light display with 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 illuminated lanterns, creating a fascinating prehistoric environment.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Dragons and Lanterns Festival
Natural History Museum: Tropical Wonders
- What to Expect
- "Immersive and passionate exhibition of hundreds of light structures."
- Description
- "Discover the tropical rainforests through a vibrant journey of light installations, featuring characteristic, spectacular, or unusual species."
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Natural History Museum: Tropical Wonders
Le Chesnay Holiday Markets and Shopping
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 with an environmental respect.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Tuileries Garden Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional Christmas market with amusement rides and an ice skating rink.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, amusement rides, a 1200 m² ice skating rink, and gourmet stands offering French products.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Garden Christmas Market
La Defense Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Largest Christmas market in Île-de-France with 200 decorated stalls.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-attend event featuring 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
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 artisanal stalls, local products, and children's activities. Visitors can find gift ideas and seasonal delicacies.
- 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 variety of gourmet and artisanal products, including pretzels, nougats, and hot drinks. Children's animations and the presence of Santa Claus add to the festive atmosphere.
- 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 gastronomic 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 end-of-year festive decorations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
Square René Viviani Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with artisans and handmade creations.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at Square René Viviani offers a unique experience with artisanal creations and regional gastronomic specialties. Visitors can discover jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and leather objects, as well as sausages, foie gras, macarons, and cheeses.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Square René Viviani Christmas Market
Le Chesnay 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 de Radio Classique is a musical event that combines classical masterpieces and Christmas carols to create a festive and sharing moment. The concert is presented by David Abiker and includes works by Bach, Brahms, Delibes, Tchaïkovski, and Haendel, among others.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
- What to Expect
- Classical music concert in a historic Gothic church.
- Description
- Enjoy a classical music concert at the Sainte-Chapelle, featuring works by Vivaldi and Strauss, in a stunning Gothic setting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache Church
- What to Expect
- Symphonic and choral repertoire with collaborations with departmental and regional choirs.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Sainte-Eustache features a diverse program of Christmas classics, including traditional French and international songs, performed by the Orchestre Hélios and the Chœur Hélios Éphémère.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache Church
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts featuring interpretations of sacred music and winter tales.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at La Madeleine is a series of classical concerts celebrating the festive season with magnificent interpretations of sacred music and winter tales.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
- What to Expect
- A unique choreographic performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
- Description
- The Ballet of the National Opera of Ukraine presents "The Snow Queen," a two-act ballet based on the classic 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. The story follows young Gerda in her battle against a malevolent and icy enemy, offering a night filled with magic and wonder.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
New Year's Fireworks
- What to Expect
- Light and fireworks display on the Champs-Élysées.
- Description
- The New Year's Fireworks in Paris is a dazzling display of lights on the Arc de Triomphe, followed by a grand fireworks show. Thousands of people choose this iconic location to celebrate the New Year.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Fireworks
Le Chesnay Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Dinner on the Seine River
- What to Expect
- Dinner cruise with panoramic views of Paris' historic monuments.
- Description
- Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Seine with a panoramic view of Paris' historic monuments. The menu features dishes inspired by French cuisine, with vegetarian options available.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Dinner on the Seine River
New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine
- What to Expect
- Nighttime cruise with view of illuminated Paris monuments.
- Description
- New Year's Eve on the Seine offers an unforgettable experience with nighttime cruises on the Seine, providing a stunning view of the illuminated monuments of Paris.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine