Last updated: 11 November 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
Paris Christmas Lights
- What to Expect
- A festive setting with giant lights and holiday decorations on the facades of major department stores.
- Description
- 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
Saint-Germain-en-Laye Holiday Markets and Shopping
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with decorated chalets and artisanal products.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a festive experience with decorated chalets, gourmet and artisanal products, and children's activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional Christmas market with wooden stalls and an outdoor ice rink.
- Description
- 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
Hôtel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Free XXL luge track and vintage carousel.
- Description
- The Village de Noël at Hôtel de Ville offers a festive experience with various activities, creator stalls, and regional specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hôtel de Ville Christmas Market
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional Christmas market with local artisans and creators.
- Description
- 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
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A dozen local creators offer decorative items and gourmet specialties.
- Description
- 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
La Défense Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- Presence of 200 decorated stalls and festive animations.
- Description
- 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
Saint-Germain-en-Laye 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 is a musical event that combines classical masterpieces and Christmas carols to create a festive and sharing moment.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
- 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 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
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
- What to Expect
- Classical music concert in a historic Gothic church.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at La Sainte Chapelle offers a classical music performance in the Gothic church of Paris. Visitors can admire the stunning stained glass windows while enjoying a festive concert.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
Christmas Concert at Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts in a historic Gothic church.
- Description
- 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
Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache
- What to Expect
- Diverse symphonic and choral repertoire.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache features a diverse program of Christmas classics, including traditional French and international carols, performed by the Orchestre Hélios and the Chœur Hélios Éphémère.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice
- What to Expect
- A Christmas concert with an orchestra and choir in a historic church.
- Description
- 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
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert featuring three choirs and a symphony orchestra.
- Description
- 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
Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert featuring classical interpretations of Vivaldi and Bach.
- Description
- 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
Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts in a historic church.
- Description
- The Grand Concert de Noël at Saint-Severin offers a festive musical evening with works by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Haendel. Attendees can enjoy classical concerts in the historic Saint-Severin church.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin
Moulin Rouge Holiday Show
- What to Expect
- Gourmet dinner with champagne and the « Féerie » revue.
- Description
- Celebrate Christmas at the Moulin Rouge with a gourmet dinner and the « Féerie » revue featuring flamboyant costumes.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Moulin Rouge Holiday Show
New Year's Eve in Paris
- What to Expect
- New Year's Eve with luxurious dinner cruises on the Seine.
- Description
- 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
Saint-Germain-en-Laye Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Seine River Cruise
- What to Expect
- Dinner cruise with panoramic views of Parisian landmarks.
- Description
- Enjoy a refined and unique gastronomic experience while discovering Paris' historic landmarks during a lunch or dinner cruise on the Seine.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Seine River Cruise