Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the holiday season in Montmorency! Our guide presents all the essential festive events of the season. Residents and visitors will find all the activities to celebrate this joyful period.
The Place des Fêtes hosts the traditional Christmas market, where wooden chalets offer artisanal products and regional specialties. Along the illuminated Grande Rue, shops participate in the festivities with their decorated windows. Near Saint-Martin's Church, the outdoor ice rink and children's village bring life to the historic heart of the city, while the Town Hall park transforms into a garden of lights.
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A nighttime walk with 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns.
The Jardin d'Acclimatation hosts an unprecedented light show with 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns illuminating the park's paths. This unique nighttime walk immerses visitors in the dinosaur era, featuring creatures like tyrannosaurs, velociraptors, and triceratops.
Where: Paris | More Info: Jardin d'Acclimatation: Dragons and Lanterns Festival
"Immersive exhibition on the biodiversity of tropical humid forests"
"Musée d'Histoire Naturelle: Merveilles Tropicales presents an immersive and passionate exhibition featuring hundreds of light structures, showcasing characteristic, spectacular, or unusual species of tropical humid forests."
Where: Paris | More Info: Natural History Museum: Tropical Wonders
Over 200 wooden stalls offering a wide range of artisanal and gourmet products.
The Marché de Noël de la Défense is a must-attend event taking place from Thursday, November 14 to Sunday, December 29, 2024. It features 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 Défense Christmas Village
A traditional Christmas market with rides and an ice rink.
The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, animations, rides, and an ice rink, featuring a beautiful selection of gift ideas and gourmet specialties.
Where: Paris | More Info: Tuileries Christmas Market
Unique artisanal creations and regional gastronomy.
The Notre-Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with Santa Claus and animations, drawing contests, and children's stories. You can enjoy regional specialties and hot wine. Artisans and creators offer jewelry, objects made from various materials, ceramics, textiles, leather, woodturning, calligraphy, and painting.
Where: Paris | More Info: Notre-Dame Christmas Market
A local Christmas market with artisanal products and local specialties.
The Marché de Noël des Abbesses is a festive event held on the Place des Abbesses in Montmartre. Fifteen wooden stalls offer artisanal products, local specialties, and gift ideas. Foodies can enjoy Noël treats like roasted chestnuts, nougat, and champagne. The event features handmade jewelry, wool scarves, and local ceramics.
Where: Paris | More Info: Abbesses Christmas Market
Christmas market 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 lighting uses energy-efficient LED technologies.
Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Market at Hôtel de Ville
Presence of Santa Claus and children's activities.
The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a variety of gourmet and artisanal products, with decorated stalls and children's activities.
Where: Paris | More Info: Saint Germain des Prés Christmas Market
A unique musical event combining classical masterpieces and Christmas carols.
The Grand Concert de Noël Radio Classique is a musical event that combines classical masterpieces and Christmas carols to create a festive and sharing moment.
Where: Paris | More Info: Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Christmas celebration with sacred works and surprises.
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 surprises expertly chosen to delight audiences. The program includes Vivaldi Gloria RV 588, Dixit Dominus RV 594, Bach Christmas Oratorio (excerpts), and Corelli Concerto Grosso op. 6 No. 8 « Christmas Concerto ».
Where: Paris | More Info: Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Interpretations of classics by renowned soloists and orchestras.
The concerts at Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés offer an exceptional musical experience with interpretations of Mozart, Vivaldi, and Bach. The soloists and invited orchestras present varied programs, ranging from symphonies to motets, creating a rich and moving musical environment.
Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert at Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church
A rich and varied repertoire including both symphonic and choral compositions.
The Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache offers an exceptional representation of Christmas masterpieces with a rich and varied program, including both symphonic and choral compositions.
Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache Church
A rich and varied repertoire of traditional Christmas songs performed by a professional orchestra and choir.
The Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church features a diverse program of traditional Christmas songs, performed by the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Ephémère Choir. The repertoire includes pieces like "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," "It is Born the Divine Child," and "Midnight Mass." The event takes place in the inspiring atmosphere of Saint-Sulpice Church.
Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
Christmas concert featuring classical interpretations of Vivaldi and Pachelbel.
The Orchestre Les Violons de France and Cécile Besnard present a Christmas concert at the Église de la Madeleine, featuring pieces such as Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons," Pachelbel's Canon, Albinoni's Adagio, and Christmas carols.
Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
Christmas concert in a historic church with classical pieces and traditional carols.
The Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile offers a festive musical evening with classical pieces and traditional Christmas carols, providing a spiritual and memorable experience in a historic church.
Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church
A classical Christmas concert with exceptional interpretations of Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Haendel.
The Grand Concert de Noël at Saint-Severin features a selection of classical compositions by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Haendel, offering a festive musical experience in the beautiful Saint-Severin church.
Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin Church
Classical concerts in a unique location within the Eiffel Tower.
The exceptional concerts at the Eiffel Tower offer an unforgettable musical experience with classical pieces by Vivaldi and Strauss, performed by talented musicians in the Gustave Eiffel Salon.
Where: Paris | More Info: Concert at the Eiffel Tower
A unique choreographic representation with music by famous composers.
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, signed by Aniko Rekhviashvili, tells the story of young Gerda and her battle against a malevolent and icy enemy. The music by Grieg, Massenet, Offenbach, Johann Strauss, and Berlioz adds a touch of richness to this enchanting performance.
Where: Paris | More Info: Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
Participation in the largest "Ola" ever and giant karaoke.
The New Year's celebration on the Champs-Élysées features musical and artistic animations, a giant karaoke, aerial performances, and a final fireworks display at midnight.
Where: Paris | More Info: New Year's Eve Celebration on Champs-Élysées