Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the must-see festive attractions in Rambouillet! Our guide accompanies you through the end-of-year events and celebrations, whether you're a long-time resident or a visitor discovering our beautiful city.
The historic castle square hosts the traditional Christmas market, where wooden chalets offer artisanal products and regional specialties. The city center comes alive with illuminations along rue de Gaulle, while the castle park offers enchanting winter walks. The shopping districts, particularly around Place Félix Faure, feature decorated shop windows and activities for all ages.
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Christmas village 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 lights use low-energy LED technology.
Where: Paris | More Info: Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
1200 m² ice skating rink and festive animations for families.
The Tuileries Christmas Market features nearly 80 wooden chalets offering French artisanal products, festive animations, and gourmet stands. Families can enjoy rides and a 1200 m² ice skating rink.
Where: Paris | More Info: Tuileries Garden "Magic of Christmas" Christmas Market
Largest Christmas market in Île-de-France with 200 decorated stalls.
The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-attend event featuring 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 Defense "Marche de Noel" Christmas Market
A dozen creators offer unique decorative items.
The Montmartre Christmas Market features a dozen creators offering decorative items made of wood, metal, ceramics, textiles, and bio cosmetics. Local producers will also be present, offering cheeses, foie gras, pretzels, tapenade, honey, biscuits, and hot chestnuts. Free workshops for children and the presence of Father Christmas complete the offer.
Where: Paris | More Info: Montmartre Christmas Market at Place des Abbesses
Children's animations and Santa Claus presence
The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a variety of gourmet and artisanal products, children's animations, and the presence of Santa Claus. The decorated stalls provide original and affordable gift ideas.
Where: Paris | More Info: Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
Exclusive presence of artisans and creators with handmade workshop creations.
The Christmas Market at Square René Viviani offers a unique experience with artisanal creations and regional gastronomic specialties. Visitors can discover decorative items, jewelry, ceramics, and local products such as sausages, foie gras, and mulled wine.
Where: Paris | More Info: Square René Viviani Christmas Market
Daily presence of Santa Claus and free drawing workshop for children.
The Notre Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with artisans and creators showcasing their handmade and regional food products. You can find jewelry, ceramics, textiles, leather, and regional specialties like sausages, foie gras, macarons, and cheeses.
Where: Paris | More Info: Notre Dame Christmas Market
A unique musical event that combines classical masterpieces and Christmas carols.
The Grand Concert de Noël Radio Classique is a musical event that blends classical masterpieces and some of the finest Christmas carols. The Orchestre Consuelo, directed by Victor Julien-Laferrière, performs works by Bach, Brahms, Delibes, Tchaïkovski, and Mozart, as well as traditional Christmas carols.
Where: Paris | More Info: Le Grand Concert de Noel: Radio Classique Christmas Concert
A 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.
Where: Paris | More Info: Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Classical music concerts in a historic church.
The Christmas Concerts at Saint-Germain-des-Prés offer an exceptional musical experience with interpretations of Vivaldi, Strauss, and Schubert. The concerts are presented by Parisian ensembles and soloists, offering an intimate atmosphere and perfect acoustics.
Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert - Saint-Germain-des-Pres Church
Symphonic and choral repertoire with local choirs.
The Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache Church offers an exceptional representation of Christmas masterpieces with a diverse range of programs, from baroque to contemporary music. The repertoire is both symphonic and choral, thanks to the involvement of local choirs.
Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert - Sainte-Eustache Church
A Christmas concert with a rich and varied repertoire.
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 Christmas".
Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert - Saint-Sulpice Church
Christmas concert featuring soloists, choirs, and a symphony orchestra.
Orchestre Hélios, Chœur Darius Milhaud, and Chœur Hélios éphémère present a Christmas concert at the Église de la Madeleine. The program includes traditional French and German Christmas carols, performed by soloists, choirs, and a symphony orchestra.
Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert - La Madeleine Church
Classical concerts in a unique location above Paris.
The exceptional concerts at the Eiffel Tower offer a unique classical music experience, with Vivaldi and Strauss pieces, in a historic and elegant setting.
Where: Paris | More Info: Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Gourmet dinner crafted by a renowned chef with superior champagne.
Celebrate Christmas at the Moulin Rouge with a gourmet dinner crafted by our Chef, accompanied by live music and a bottle of superior champagne. The « Féerie » show will dazzle you with its flamboyant feather costumes and sumptuous decor.
Where: Paris | More Info: Moulin Rouge Christmas-Time Dinner & Show