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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Rambouillet Holiday Markets and Shopping
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
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.
Tuileries Garden "Magic of Christmas" Christmas Market
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.
La Defense "Marche de Noel" Christmas Market
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.
Montmartre Christmas Market at Place des Abbesses
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.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
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.
Square René Viviani Christmas Market
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.
Notre Dame Christmas Market
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.
Rambouillet Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Le Grand Concert de Noel: Radio Classique Christmas Concert
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.
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
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.
Christmas Concert - Saint-Germain-des-Pres 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.
Christmas Concert - Sainte-Eustache Church
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.
Christmas Concert - Saint-Sulpice Church
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".
Christmas Concert - La Madeleine Church
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.
Concert at the Eiffel Tower
The exceptional concerts at the Eiffel Tower offer a unique classical music experience, with Vivaldi and Strauss pieces, in a historic and elegant setting.
Moulin Rouge Christmas-Time Dinner & Show
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.