Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Les Ulis with our event guide. Our selection guides you through the activities and celebrations that bring our city to life during the holiday season.
Place de la Liberté hosts the traditional Christmas market, where wooden chalets offer artisanal products and regional specialties. The Ulis 2 shopping center dons its winter decorations, while the urban park offers an illuminated walkway. Just minutes away, the Champs-Élysées district presents its festive installations, creating an enchanting path through the city.
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Les Ulis Holiday Light Displays
Paris Christmas Lights Tour
- What to Expect
- Christmas lights on several 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 are adorned with their most beautiful colors, creating a unique charm for this festive period.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Paris Christmas Lights Tour
Les Ulis Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Defense Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique festival with 200 decorated stalls offering traditional craftsmanship and festive treats.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-attend event returning each year from November 14 to December 29, 2024. Located on the Parvis de La Défense, this market offers 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 scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
- Where
- La Défense | More Info : La Defense Christmas Market
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- An outdoor ice skating rink and amusement rides for all ages.
- Description
- The Marché de Noël des Tuileries is a festive event held in the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris. It features nearly 80 wooden chalets selling French artisanal products, amusement rides, an outdoor ice skating rink, and family-friendly activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas village in the colors of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at the Hôtel de Ville offers an animated village with Parisian product stalls, seasonal treats, and free rides. The trees are chosen with environmental respect in mind.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with local artisans and gourmet specialties.
- Description
- The Notre Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with artisans and handmade creations, as well as regional gourmet specialties.
- 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 bio cosmetics.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market offers a festive experience with wooden stalls, artisanal products, local specialties, and children's activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Montmartre Christmas Market
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Decorated stalls and artisanal gourmet products.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a festive experience with decorated stalls, gourmet and artisanal products, and children's activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
Alsatian Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Discover Alsatian specialties in a unique atmosphere.
- Description
- The Alsatian Christmas Market at the Gare de l'Est in Paris offers a culinary and artisanal plunge with Alsatian specialties such as kougelhopf, mannele in gingerbread and brioche, bredele, potato cakes, Munster cheese, and palette. It is the opportunity to taste the best of Alsatian terroir and discover another facet of French culture without leaving the capital.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Alsatian Christmas Market
Abbesses Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- About twenty stalls offer local and artisanal products.
- Description
- The Marché de Noël des Abbesses is a festive event held on the Place des Abbesses in Paris. It features about fifteen wooden stalls where visitors can discover artisanal products, jewelry, accessories, and regional Christmas specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Abbesses Christmas Market
Klin d'Oeil d'Hiver Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- DIY workshops to create unique objects.
- Description
- The Klin d'Oeil Christmas Market is a creative event where nearly 80 creators showcase their unique works in fashion, decoration, children's items, and fine food. The DIY workshops allow visitors to create their own objects.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Klin d'Oeil d'Hiver Christmas Market
Les Ulis 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 traditional Christmas carols to create a festive and sharing moment.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
- What to Expect
- A 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 a number of expertly chosen surprises to delight the public.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
- What to Expect
- Classical music concert in a historic Gothic church.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at La Sainte Chapelle features a classical music performance in the Gothic church of Paris, with compositions by Vivaldi and Strauss, offering a unique cultural experience.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
- What to Expect
- A unique Christmas concert with a dynamic orchestra and choir.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Église Saint-Sulpice features a rich program of traditional Christmas carols performed by the Orchestre Hélios and the Chœur Hélios Ephémère. The pieces include "We Wish you a Merry Christmas", "Mon beau Sapin, roi des Forêts", and "Il est né le divin enfant," creating an inspiring atmosphere in the historic church.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert featuring a diverse repertoire of classical and gospel music.
- Description
- The Hélios Orchestra presents a Christmas concert at the Madeleine Church, offering a variety of classical and gospel pieces in a historic and iconic setting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
Concert at the Eiffel Tower
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower.
- Description
- Exceptional classical concerts take place at the Gustave Eiffel Salon, offering sublime airs by Vivaldi and Strauss, performed by talented musicians.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
- What to Expect
- A unique choreographic performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
- Description
- The National Ballet 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
Les Ulis Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises
- What to Expect
- Gastronomic cruise with views of Paris' historic monuments.
- Description
- Enjoy a Christmas cruise on the Seine with a panoramic view of Paris' historic monuments. The refined menu includes French-inspired dishes like foie gras and a chocolate log.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises