Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Pantin with our complete event guide. Whether you're a regular visitor or just passing through, our guide accompanies you through all the festive activities of the season.
From the illuminated Church Square to the traditional market on Rue Hoche, Pantin comes alive during the holidays. The historic districts host street performances, while the Manufacture Park offers its outdoor ice rink. Just minutes from the city center, along the Ourcq Canal, winter walks offer a warm atmosphere with their traditional decorations and mulled wine stands.
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Pantin Holiday Light Displays
Jurassic Illumination
- What to Expect
- A nighttime light show featuring Jurassic species.
- Description
- Embark on a memorable 200-million-year journey through the Jardin des Plantes to discover Jurassic species... illuminated This new edition of the iconic nighttime stroll features iconic species like plesiosaurs, archosaurs, and ammonites.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Jurassic Illumination
Thoiry Wild Lights
- What to Expect
- Light trail inspired by Jules Verne's "Extraordinary Voyages."
- Description
- Thoiry Lumières Sauvages offers a light trail inspired by Jules Verne's "Extraordinary Voyages," featuring over 2,500 unique illuminated lanterns in the botanical gardens.
- Where
- Thoiry | More Info : Thoiry Wild Lights
Pantin Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Defense Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Santa Claus visits and creative workshops for children.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at La Défense is a must-attend event running from Thursday, November 14 to Sunday, December 29, 2024. This market features a festival of sparkling lights, delicious treats, and traditional crafts. 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 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 to respect the environment, and the activities include a carousel, a sled track, and a meeting with Santa Claus.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Tuileries Garden Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Nearly 80 wooden stalls and an outdoor ice rink.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden stalls, an ice rink, and various animations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Garden 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 Santa Claus and animations, drawing contests, and children's stories. You can enjoy regional specialties like sausages, foie gras, macarons, cheeses, and fruits, as well as hot wine. Artisans showcase handmade creations of jewelry, ceramics, textiles, leather, wood turning, calligraphy, and painting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre-Dame Christmas Market
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market entirely dedicated to made in France with local creators and gourmet products.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market offers a festive experience with local creators, gourmet products, and children's activities. Santa Claus will be present for a photo opportunity.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Montmartre Christmas Market
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Children's activities and Santa Claus presence.
- 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
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 animations for children and the presence of Santa Claus.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Square René Viviani Christmas Market
Rue des Martyrs Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A canopy of balloons suspended 6 meters high.
- Description
- La Rue des Bulles 2023 is unveiled with a mountain of balloons suspended in the air and champagne-themed animations. This year, the Nicolas Feuillatte champagne house has renamed Rue des Martyrs in a nod to the famous champagne bubbles. Parisians can stroll under a sky of 12,000 golden and white biodegradable balloons, suspended 6 meters high, illuminated by garlands at night.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Rue des Martyrs Christmas Market
Pantin Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas at Château de Chantilly
- What to Expect
- Equestrian shows and creative workshops in a festive setting.
- Description
- The Château de Chantilly offers a unique festive experience with dazzling decorations, equestrian shows, and creative workshops. Visitors can explore the castle after nightfall, accompanied by storytellers animating various rooms with Christmas stories. Santa Claus awaits children in the Gallery of Stags, and period costumes are available for the youngest.
- Where
- Chantilly | More Info : Christmas at Château de Chantilly
Disney's Enchanted Christmas
- What to Expect
- Unique encounter with Disney characters in festive attire.
- Description
- Disney's Enchanted Christmas at Disneyland Paris offers a winter season filled with festive decorations and animations, featuring a majestic Christmas tree and sparkling garlands.
- Where
- Marne-la-Vallée | More Info : Disney's Enchanted Christmas
The Water Fairy
- What to Expect
- A Disney animated film with special effects and multicolored projections.
- Description
- La Féerie des Eaux is a Disney animated film, "Moana 2," screened in the Grand Hall of the Grand Rex. The movie takes viewers on an unprecedented journey with Moana and Maui, diving into the dangerous waters of Oceania.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : The Water Fairy
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
- What to Expect
- Classical music concert in a historic Gothic church.
- Description
- Enjoy a classical music concert at the stunning Sainte Chapelle in Paris, with breathtaking stained glass windows and a festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert with three choirs and a symphony orchestra.
- Description
- The Orchestre Hélios, the Chœur Darius Milhaud, and the Chœur Hélios éphémère perform at the Église de la Madeleine for a Christmas concert. Matthieu Cabanes and Laurent Ronzon will direct the traditional French and German Christmas songs.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine
Pantin Other Holiday Activities
Christmas at Parc Astérix
- What to Expect
- Ice skating and illuminated Chinese lanterns.
- Description
- Noël au Parc Astérix offers festive activities like ice skating, Chinese lanterns, and parades, providing an animated environment for families.
- Where
- Plailly | More Info : Christmas at Parc Astérix
Christmas Dinner Cruise on the Seine
- What to Expect
- Gourmet dinner with a panoramic view of Paris' historic landmarks.
- Description
- Enjoy a Christmas cruise on the Seine with a refined gourmet menu and a panoramic view of Paris' historic landmarks.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Dinner Cruise on the Seine
New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine
- What to Expect
- Night cruise with exceptional views of illuminated Paris.
- Description
- New Year's Eve on the Seine offers an unforgettable experience with spectacular views of Paris's illuminated landmarks.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine