Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the holiday season in Poissy with our comprehensive guide to end-of-year celebrations. Our guide accompanies you through the winter festivities, whether you're a long-time resident or a visitor passing through our beautiful city.
Place de la République transforms into the beating heart of festivities with its traditional Christmas market, while the historic streets of the city center shine with sparkling decorations. From the Grande Église to the City Hall, and including Villa Savoye, Poissy's iconic monuments serve as a backdrop for festive activities, creating a warm atmosphere that extends to the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Poissy Holiday Light Displays
Jurassic Illumination
- What to Expect
- "Nighttime illuminated path with animated sculptures."
- Description
- "Jurassique en voie d'illumination is a nighttime illuminated path that takes you through five Jurassic environments, discovering iconic species like plesiosaurs and archosaurs."
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Jurassic Illumination
Poissy Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Défense Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- 200 decorated stalls offering a variety of artisanal and gourmet products.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-attend event in Île-de-France, featuring a festival of sparkling lights, delicious treats, and traditional craftsmanship. The 200 decorated stalls offer a wide range of artisanal products, Christmas decorations, and regional and international gourmet specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Défense Christmas Village
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional Christmas market with wooden chalets and family-friendly activities.
- Description
- The Marché de Noël des Tuileries features nearly 80 wooden chalets offering artisanal French products, along with animations and rides for families.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A free XXL sledding track and creator stalls.
- Description
- The Village de Noël at Hôtel de Ville offers a festive experience with various activities such as sledding, creator stalls, and regional specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with artisans and regional specialties.
- 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, and leather.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre Dame Christmas Market
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Fifteen local creators offer decorative items and gourmet specialties.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market features local creators offering decorative items made of wood, metal, ceramics, and textiles. You can also find cheeses, foie gras, pretzels, tapenade, honey, biscuits, and hot chestnuts. Free workshops for children and animations with Santa Claus are planned.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Montmartre Christmas Market
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Presence of Santa Claus and children's activities.
- Description
- 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
Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
- What to Expect
- Discovery of Alsatian specialties in a Parisian Christmas market.
- Description
- The Alsace Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est offers a culinary and artisanal plunge with Alsatian specialties such as kougelhopfs, manneles in gingerbread and brioche, bredeles, potato cakes, and Munster cheese. It is a unique opportunity to discover Alsatian culinary traditions without leaving Paris.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
Poissy 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 Radio Classique is a musical event that combines classical masterpieces and the most beautiful Christmas carols, offering a festive and warm experience.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
- What to Expect
- A Christmas celebration with exceptional sacred pages.
- Description
- The "Gloria" concert by Vivaldi, featuring excerpts from Handel's "Messiah" and Bach's "Weihnachtsoratorium," is a celebration of the Christmas season with exceptional sacred pages.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts in a historic location with exceptional stained glass.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle is a series of classical concerts held in the majestic atmosphere of Sainte-Chapelle, with colorful stained glass windows illuminating the scene.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A classical concert integrating young musicians into the orchestra world.
- Description
- Ensemble Helios presents an unforgettable classical concert with Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" and Corelli's "Christmas Concert" at Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
- What to Expect
- A dynamic Christmas concert with an orchestra and choir.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice features a variety of traditional Christmas songs performed by the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Ephémère Choir. The program includes pieces like "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", "It is Born the Divine Child", and "Midnight Mass".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert with classical interpretations of Vivaldi and Pachelbel.
- Description
- The Orchestre Les Violons de France and Cécile Besnard will perform a Christmas concert at the Église de la Madeleine, featuring works by Vivaldi, Pachelbel, Albinoni, and Christmas carols.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
Concert at the Eiffel Tower
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts in a historic and contemporary setting.
- Description
- The exceptional concerts at the Eiffel Tower offer an unforgettable musical experience with classical pieces by Vivaldi and Strauss, presented in a unique setting at the Gustave Eiffel Salon.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church
- What to Expect
- Classical music concert in a historic church
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile features a rich program of classical music, including works by Händel, Bach, and traditional Christmas songs. The event takes place in the stunning Saint-Louis-en-l'Île church, located in the heart of Paris.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church
Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
- What to Expect
- Horse-drawn carriage ride and musketeer show.
- Description
- The Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is an unmissable event that transports visitors into an enchanting world of tales. The fireplace and sumptuous decorations create a fairy-tale atmosphere, with activities like ice skating, architectural projection, treasure hunt, and illuminations.
- Where
- Maincy | More Info : Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Christmas at the Musée du Jouet
- What to Expect
- Discovering Christmas traditions through ancient toys.
- Description
- The Toy Museum offers Christmas visits where you can discover Christmas traditions through toys and games from the 19th and 20th centuries. A chocolate tasting is also provided.
- Where
- Poissy | More Info : Christmas at the Musée du Jouet
Poissy Other Holiday Activities
Christmas at Parc Astérix
- What to Expect
- A festive day with lights and shows.
- Description
- The Christmas celebration at Parc Astérix offers a festive atmosphere with lights, parades, shows, and family activities.
- Where
- Plailly | More Info : Christmas at Parc Astérix