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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Discover the holiday season in Saint-Germain-en-Laye with our comprehensive festivity guide. From traditional animations to community events, we present all the celebrations that bring our historic town to life.

The Place du Marché-Neuf hosts the traditional Christmas market, surrounded by the historic facades of the town center. The Saint-Germain-en-Laye castle and its French gardens are adorned with festive illuminations, while the rue au Pain and rue de Paris showcase their decorated shop windows. Local merchants and regional artisans gather to present their creations and gastronomic specialties in a warm atmosphere.

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Saint-Germain-en-Laye Holiday Light Displays

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A festive setting with giant lights and holiday decorations on the facades of major department stores.

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The Christmas lights in Paris offer an unparalleled light show, with luminous arches, multicolored bulbs, and scintillating projections that beautifully illuminate the French capital. From the Champs-Élysées to the facades of major department stores, each neighborhood is transformed into a festive setting.

Where: Paris | More Info: Paris Christmas Lights

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Saint-Germain-en-Laye Holiday Markets and Shopping

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A traditional Christmas market with wooden stalls and an outdoor ice rink.

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The Marché de Noël des Tuileries offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden stalls, an outdoor ice rink, and numerous activities, providing gift ideas and gourmet specialties.

Where: Paris | More Info: Tuileries Christmas Market

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A traditional Christmas market with local artisans and creators.

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The Notre Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with Santa Claus, animations, drawing and storytelling contests for children. You can enjoy regional specialties and hot wine. Artisans and creators offer handmade creations of jewelry, ceramics, textiles, leather, and painting.

Where: Paris | More Info: Notre Dame Christmas Market

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A dozen local creators offer decorative items and gourmet specialties.

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The Montmartre Christmas Market offers a selection of local creators offering wooden, metal, ceramic decorations, and textile creations. You will also find cheeses, foie gras, pretzels, tapenade, honey, biscuits, and hot chestnuts. Free workshops for children and the presence of Santa Claus complete the offer.

Where: Paris | More Info: Montmartre Christmas Market

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Presence of 200 decorated stalls and festive animations.

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The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-attend event running from November 14 to December 29, 2024. This market offers a variety of decorated stalls, delicious food, and traditional craftsmanship. Visitors can stroll through the 200 decorated stalls, admire the Christmas decorations, and enjoy the enchanting scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.

Where: La Défense | More Info: La Défense Christmas Village

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Saint-Germain-en-Laye Holiday Shows and Entertainment

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Christmas celebration with sacred works and surprises.

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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 expertly chosen to delight audiences. The program includes Vivaldi's Gloria, Vivaldi's Dixit Dominus, excerpts from Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Corelli's Concerto Grosso op. 6 No. 8, and excerpts from Handel's Messiah.

Where: Paris | More Info: Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio

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Classical concerts in a historic Gothic church.

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The Christmas Concerts at Saint-Germain-des-Prés offer an exceptional musical experience with interpretations of Vivaldi, Schubert, and Pachelbel. The Gothic church, located in the heart of Paris, provides a unique setting for these classical concerts.

Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert at Saint-Germain-des-Prés

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A Christmas concert with an orchestra and choir in a historic church.

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The Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice features traditional Christmas songs for choir and orchestra in the inspiring atmosphere of the Église Saint-Sulpice in Paris. The program includes pieces like "We Wish you a Merry Christmas", "Mon beau Sapin, roi des Forêts", and "Il est né le divin enfant".

Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice

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Christmas concert featuring three choirs and a symphony orchestra.

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The Orchestre Hélios, the Chœur Darius Milhaud, and the Chœur Hélios éphémère perform at the Église de la Madeleine for a Christmas concert. Directed by Matthieu Cabanes and Laurent Ronzon, they interpret traditional Christmas carols.

Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert at La Madeleine

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Christmas concert featuring classical interpretations of Vivaldi and Bach.

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The Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile is a festive musical evening where classical pieces by Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel fill the church with soft and spiritual tones. The musicians perform excerpts from the Messiah and traditional Christmas carols, creating a warm and memorable atmosphere.

Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile

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New Year's Eve with luxurious dinner cruises on the Seine.

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New Year's in Paris offers a variety of unforgettable evenings, ranging from luxurious dinner cruises on the Seine to cabaret shows and gourmet receptions in Parisian restaurants.

Where: Paris | More Info: New Year's Eve in Paris

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