Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Palaiseau with our winter celebration guide. Our guide accompanies you through local traditions and festive activities that illuminate our city during the holiday season.
Palaiseau's historic city center transforms into a true Christmas village, with its traditional market on Place de la Victoire. The shopping streets, from Rue de Paris to Avenue du 8 Mai 1945, are adorned with luminous decorations, while the Town Hall hosts an exhibition of artisanal nativity scenes. Visitors can also enjoy activities in the Plateau and Lozère districts.
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Palaiseau Holiday Light Displays
Natural History Museum - Tropical Wonders
- What to Expect
- An immersive exhibition showcasing the biodiversity of tropical rainforests.
- Description
- The Jardin des Plantes presents "Jungle en voie d'illumination," an immersive exhibition showcasing the biodiversity of tropical rainforests spread across four continents. Hundreds of light structures, including several animated ones, offer a glimpse into the richness of tropical ecosystems, featuring characteristic, spectacular, or unusual species.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Natural History Museum - Tropical Wonders
Jardin d'Acclimatation - Dragons and Lanterns Festival
- What to Expect
- Light trail with 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns.
- Description
- The Lantern Festival : the Dinosaur Ball at the Jardin d'Acclimatation features an extraordinary light trail with 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns over 6 hectares. This unique spectacle gathers 40 species of Mesozoic titans, offering an unforgettable experience for both children and adults.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Jardin d'Acclimatation - Dragons and Lanterns Festival
Palaiseau Holiday Markets and Shopping
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas village with Parisian chalets and free rides.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at the Hôtel de Ville offers an animated village with Parisian chalets, treats, and free rides. The trees are chosen to respect the environment, and the lights are turned off at 23:45 for energy reasons.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional Christmas market with rides and animations for all ages.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, animations, and gourmet stands offering French specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Notre-Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with unique artisanal creations.
- Description
- 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 while discovering artisanal creations of jewelry, ceramics, textiles, leather, and more.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre-Dame Christmas Market
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A selection of local creators offering decorative items and local products.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market features local creators offering decorative items made of wood, metal, ceramics, and textiles. Local producers also participate, offering cheeses, foie gras, pretzels, tapenade, honey, biscuits, and mulled wine. 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
- Decorated stalls and children's activities.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a variety of artisanal and gourmet products, with decorated stalls and children's activities, located on the Boulevard Saint-Germain.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
La Défense Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- Unique festive market with 200 decorated stalls.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-visit event returning each year from November 14 to December 29, 2024. This market offers a wide range of artisanal products, Christmas decorations, regional and international gourmet specialties. Visitors can stroll through the 200 decorated stalls, admire the Christmas decorations, and be enchanted by the scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Défense Christmas Village
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 artisanal creations and regional gourmet products, with free animations for children and the presence of Santa Claus.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Square René Viviani Christmas Market
Palaiseau Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Champs-Elysées - New Year's Fireworks
- What to Expect
- Participation in the largest "Ola" ever and giant karaoke.
- Description
- The New Year's Eve celebration on the Champs-Élysées is a grand event that gathers millions of people to celebrate the start of the new year. The musical and artistic performances, along with the final fireworks display, create an electrifying and festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Champs-Elysées - New Year's Fireworks
Christmas Concert at 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 performance in the Gothic church of La Sainte Chapelle in Paris. Visitors can admire the stunning stained glass windows while enjoying a diverse musical program featuring works by Antonio Vivaldi and Johann Strauss.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
New Year's Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts in a historic Gothic setting.
- Description
- The concerts at Sainte-Chapelle offer a unique musical experience in a historically and architecturally remarkable setting. Classical concerts are presented by prestigious ensembles, featuring works by famous composers such as Vivaldi and Mozart.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
Palaiseau Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Dinner Cruise on the Seine
- What to Expect
- Gastronomic cruise with panoramic views of Paris' historic landmarks.
- Description
- Enjoy a refined and unique gastronomic experience while discovering Paris' historic landmarks during a Christmas cruise on the Seine. Savor French-inspired dishes in an intimate and cozy setting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Dinner Cruise on the Seine
New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine
- What to Expect
- Festive cruise with historical anecdotes about the Seine.
- Description
- New Year's Cruise on the Seine offers a unique experience by navigating the Seine, discovering Parisian landmarks, and celebrating New Year's with a festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine