Last updated: 11 November 2024
Get ready for the holidays in Pontoise! Our guide presents all the festive events and activities that bring our historic city to life during the holiday season. Both residents and visitors will discover the warm Christmas spirit that fills our streets.
The Town Hall Square hosts the traditional Christmas market, where wooden chalets offer artisanal products and regional specialties. Along the illuminated medieval streets, decorated shop windows create a festive atmosphere, while Saint-Maclou Cathedral provides a majestic setting for Christmas concerts. In the historic district, street entertainment and shows delight visitors of all ages.
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Pontoise Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Défense Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- Unique feature: 200 decorated stalls offering a wide range of artisanal and gourmet products.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-attend event taking place from November 14 to December 29, 2024. This market offers a wide range of artisanal products, Christmas decorations, and regional and international gourmet specialties. Visitors can stroll through the 200 decorated stalls, admire the twinkling lights, and be enchanted by the scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Défense Christmas Village
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A 1200 m² ice rink and rides for all ages.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market is a festive event held in the Tuileries Garden in Paris, featuring wooden chalets selling French artisanal products, an outdoor ice rink, and a variety of attractions for all ages.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with local artisans offering unique handmade creations 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 in a new dining area. Artisans offer 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 dedicated to made in France with local creators and various gourmet items.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market features local creators with wooden, metal, ceramic, and textile decorations, as well as gourmet items like cheese, foie gras, and hot 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
- Children's activities and Santa Claus.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a delightful experience with its charming food stalls and gourmet chalets. It features several gourmet restaurants, a bretzel stand, a tartiflette stand, hot beverages, and fresh products like caviar, smoked salmon, foie gras, and truffles.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas village with sports activities and Parisian product stalls.
- 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 lights use low-energy LED technology.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville 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 artisanal creations and regional gourmet products, with children's animations and the presence of Santa Claus.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Square René Viviani Christmas Market
Pontoise Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Radio Classique Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A unique musical event combining classical masterpieces and traditional Christmas carols.
- Description
- The Grand Concert de Noël is a musical event that combines classical masterpieces and traditional Christmas carols to celebrate the magic of the end-of-year festivities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Classical Christmas Concerts
- What to Expect
- 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 expertly chosen surprises to delight the audience. The program includes Vivaldi Gloria RV 588, Dixit Dominus RV 594, Bach Christmas Oratorio (excerpts), Corelli Concerto Grosso op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto," and Handel Messiah (excerpts).
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Classical Christmas Concerts
Christmas Concert at Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church
- What to Expect
- Classical music concerts in a historic church.
- Description
- The Christmas Concerts at Saint-Germain-des-Prés offer an exceptional musical experience with interpretations of Vivaldi, Strauss, and Schubert, accompanied by secular and sacred Christmas carols.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church
Christmas Nuit Blanche
- What to Expect
- An exhibition of glowing and interactive sculptures in Parisian streets.
- Description
- Nuit Blanche de Paris is an annual celebration of contemporary art that transforms Parisian streets into a vibrant scene of creativity. Works by international and local artists are invited into the city's monuments and art venues, offering a unique and unforgettable experience.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Nuit Blanche
Autumn Festival in Paris
- What to Expect
- Dream City Carte Blanche, a multidisciplinary Tunisian initiative.
- Description
- The Festival d'Automne à Paris is a contemporary arts event showcasing a variety of performances, exhibitions, and artistic creations. It highlights original collaborations, world premieres, and eclectic courses featuring French and international artists.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Autumn Festival in Paris