Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Les Mureaux with our complete guide to holiday activities and festive events. Whether you're a resident or visitor, we'll guide you through our city's winter celebrations.
Place de la Libération comes alive with its traditional Christmas market, where wooden chalets host local artisans and merchants. The illuminated city center offers a festive walk along rue Paul Doumer, while the Oseraie park features children's activities. Just minutes away, the town of Poissy complements the festivities with its outdoor ice rink and street performances.
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Les Mureaux Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Lights on the Champs-Élysées
- What to Expect
- Illuminations of 400 trees with sparkling garlands.
- Description
- The Christmas lights of the Champs-Élysées transform the most beautiful avenue in the world into a festive setting. The 400 trees are covered with sparkling garlands, creating an enchanting environment for strollers.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Lights on the Champs-Élysées
Vaux-le-Vicomte Christmas
- What to Expect
- An immersion in childhood tales with monumental projections and family activities.
- Description
- The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte celebrates Christmas with luxurious decorations and illuminations, inviting both children and adults to discover an enchanted residence.
- Where
- Maincy | More Info : Vaux-le-Vicomte Christmas
Natural History Museum - Tropical Wonders
- What to Expect
- "Immersive and fascinating exhibition featuring hundreds of animated light structures."
- Description
- "Discover the biodiversity of tropical rainforests through a vibrant journey of light structures and characteristic species."
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Natural History Museum - Tropical Wonders
Jardin d'Acclimatation - Dragons and Lanterns Festival
- What to Expect
- 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns illuminate the park walkways.
- Description
- The Jardin d'Acclimatation hosts the Lantern Festival : the Dinosaur Ball, a unique event featuring 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns lighting up the park nights. This exceptional show invites you to step back in time and discover fascinating creatures in an unprecedentedly lit environment.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Jardin d'Acclimatation - Dragons and Lanterns Festival
Rue des Martyrs - Street of Bubbles
- What to Expect
- A ribbon of biodegradable balloons suspended 6 meters high.
- Description
- Rue des Bulles is a festive installation where 12,000 gold and white balloons are suspended in the air, illuminated by garlands at night. Champagne enthusiasts can enjoy a bubbly hour and musical performances every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Rue des Martyrs - Street of Bubbles
Les Mureaux Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Defense Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A festival of sparkling lights and traditional craftsmanship.
- Description
- The Marché de Noël de la Défense is a must-attend event held on the Parvis de La Défense, 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
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 technologies.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Tuileries Garden "Magic of Christmas" Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- 1200 m² ice rink and varied animations.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, animations, rides, and a 1200 m² ice rink. Visitors can discover French products, including a gourmet market touring France, and artisans offering gift ideas.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Garden "Magic of Christmas" Christmas Market
Alsatian Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- An immersion in Alsatian culinary traditions.
- Description
- The Alsace Christmas Market at the Gare de l'Est in Paris offers a unique culinary experience with Alsatian specialties such as kougelhopfs, mannele in gingerbread, bredele, and potato galettes. Visitors can also admire handmade Christmas balls and discover typical festive decorations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Alsatian Christmas Market
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Chalets dedicated to made in France with textile and bio-cosmetic creations.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market features local creators with wooden, metal, ceramic, and bio-cosmetic decorations. Local producers offer cheeses, foie gras, pretzels, tapenade, honey, and biscuits. Free workshops for children and a photo opportunity with Santa Claus are also available.
- 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 artisanal and gourmet products, with decorated stalls and children's animations, located at the foot of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés church.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
Notre-Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique artisanal creations and regional gastronomy.
- Description
- The Notre-Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with animations, drawing contests, and children's stories. You can enjoy regional specialties and hot wine. Artisans showcase jewelry, various material objects, ceramics, textiles, leather, and artisanal gastronomic products.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre-Dame Christmas Market
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 handmade crafts and regional gourmet products, with free children's animations and the presence of Santa Claus.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Square René Viviani Christmas Market
Les Mureaux Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- Classical music concerts in a historic Gothic church.
- Description
- The Christmas Concerts at Saint-Germain-des-Prés offer an exceptional musical experience with interpretations of Vivaldi, Strauss, and Schubert, in a unique historical and architectural setting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert with an associative orchestra and local choirs.
- Description
- Orchestre Hélios presents a Christmas concert at Église Saint-Eustache, featuring a diverse program including traditional carols and classical works such as "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" and "Minuit Chrétien".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache Church
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
- What to Expect
- A Christmas concert with professional orchestra and choir in a historic church.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice features a diverse program of traditional Christmas songs, including British, German, and French pieces, performed by the Orchestre Hélios and the Chœur Hélios Ephémère. This musical evening takes place in the inspiring atmosphere of the Église Saint-Sulpice in Paris.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
- What to Expect
- A Christmas concert with symphonic orchestra and choir interpretations of traditional carols.
- Description
- The Orchestre Hélios, the Chœur Darius Milhaud, and the Chœur Hélios éphémère present a Christmas concert at the Église de la Madeleine. The program features traditional French and German Christmas carols, performed by soloists, choirs, and a symphony orchestra.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
Le Grand Concert de Noël
- 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 traditional Christmas carols to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Le Grand Concert de Noël
New Year's Celebration on the Champs-Élysées
- What to Expect
- Participation in the largest "Ola" ever and giant karaoke.
- Description
- The New Year's celebration on the Champs-Élysées features musical and artistic animations, a countdown, and a final fireworks display at midnight. The City of Paris organizes this event for the start of the new year, with video projections on the Arc de Triomphe and aerial performances.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Celebration on the Champs-Élysées