Last updated: 11 November 2024
Get ready to discover the end-of-year festivities in Saint-Michel-sur-Orge with our practical guide. We present the festive animations and events that will bring our city to life during the holiday season.
The marketplace hosts the traditional Christmas market, where wooden chalets offer artisanal products and regional specialties. The city center glows with sparkling decorations, while the Town Hall square becomes the central point of festivities with its outdoor ice rink. Just minutes away, Jean Vilar Park offers children's activities, and the Marie Curie media library organizes Christmas story readings.
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Saint-Michel-sur-Orge Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Lights
- What to Expect
- Illuminations on the Champs-Élysées, sponsored by a celebrity each year.
- Description
- The Christmas illuminations in Paris offer a dazzling spectacle that joyfully lights up the city's streets. From the Champs-Élysées to the facades of major department stores, the festive decorations are major attractions. Visitors come from all over the world to admire the festive colors given to Paris's streets during this period.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Lights
Saint-Michel-sur-Orge Holiday Markets and Shopping
Paris La Défense Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique festive market with over 200 decorated stalls.
- Description
- The Paris La Défense Christmas Market is a must-visit event featuring nearly 200 decorated stalls offering a variety of handmade products, Christmas decorations, and gourmet specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Paris La Défense Christmas Market
Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional Christmas market with French chalets and activities for all ages.
- Description
- The Tuileries Garden Christmas Market offers a festive experience with wooden chalets, rides, an ice rink, and gourmet stands.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market
Notre-Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with local artisans 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. Artisans showcase jewelry, objects made from various materials, ceramics, textiles, leather, and painting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre-Dame Christmas Market
Alsatian Christmas Market at the Gare de l'Est
- What to Expect
- Discovery of artisanal Alsatian specialties.
- Description
- The Alsace Christmas Market at the Gare de l'Est offers a gastronomic and artisanal experience with Alsatian specialties such as kougelhopf, mannele in spice bread, bredele, and potato galettes. The stands also offer Alsatian wines, eaux-de-vie, and charcuterie.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Alsatian Christmas Market at the Gare de l'Est
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
Christmas Market at Hôtel de Ville
- What to Expect
- Christmas village with Parisian product stalls and free rides.
- 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 with environmental respect in mind, and the lights use low-energy LED technologies.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Market at Hôtel de Ville
Abbesses Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A dozen creators offer decorative items made of wood, metal, ceramics, and textiles.
- Description
- The Marché de Noël des Abbesses offers a convivial atmosphere with fifteen small wooden stalls, offering artisanal products, local specialties, and gift ideas. Visitors can discover jewelry, accessories, and culinary specialties while enjoying festive lighting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Abbesses Christmas Market
Provins Medieval Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Demonstrative artisans and medieval performances.
- Description
- The Medieval Christmas Market in Provins is a unique event where you can discover demonstrative artisans, admire the acrobatic feats of jugglers, and warm up by dancing to medieval music. The unique and enchanting atmosphere of the market in the evening is a must-see.
- Where
- Provins | More Info : Provins Medieval Christmas Market
Salon des Santonniers de Provence
- What to Expect
- Sales and molding workshops for traditional Provençal dolls.
- Description
- The 5th Salon des Santonniers de Provence features an exhibition of traditional Provençal dolls, with sales and molding workshops. Visitors can discover a range of Provençal scenes and new traditional dolls.
- Where
- Meaux | More Info : Salon des Santonniers de Provence
Saint-Michel-sur-Orge Holiday Shows and Entertainment
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 La Sainte Chapelle in Paris. Visitors can admire the stunning stained glass windows while enjoying a rich and varied musical program.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache Church
- What to Expect
- Diverse repertoire including traditional Christmas carols and symphonic and choral works.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache Church features a performance of Christmas classics by the Orchestre Hélios, including "We Wish you a Merry Christmas", "Il est né le divin enfant", and "Minuit Chrétien".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Eustache Church
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert with a diverse repertoire of classical and gospel music.
- Description
- The Hélios Orchestra presents a Christmas concert at the Église de la Madeleine, featuring a diverse repertoire including classical works and gospel songs. The event takes place in a historic setting with a rich and emotive atmosphere.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
Concert at the Eiffel Tower
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts in a unique location above Paris.
- Description
- The Christmas Concerts at the Eiffel Tower offer an unforgettable musical experience with classical pieces by Vivaldi and Strauss, performed by talented musicians.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Le Grand Concert de Noel
- 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 : Le Grand Concert de Noel
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 expertly chosen surprises to delight the audience. The program includes works by Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A classical concert integrating young musicians in an optimal environment.
- Description
- Ensemble Helios presents an unforgettable classical evening with Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" and Corelli's "Christmas Concert" at Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
- What to Expect
- Two-act ballet with music by Grieg, Massenet, Offenbach, J. Strauss, and Berlioz.
- Description
- The Ukrainian National Opera Ballet presents The Snow Queen, a two-act ballet based on the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Choreography is by Aniko Rekhviashvili, who took up the challenge in 2015 of telling the story of young Gerda and her battle with an evil frozen foe. The music includes arrangements of works by Grieg, Massenet, Offenbach, J. Strauss, and Berlioz.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne
- What to Expect
- An elegant dinner with a half-bottle of champagne per person.
- Description
- The Spectacle du Moulin Rouge with Champagne offers a refined dinner designed by our Chef, accompanied by the Moulin Rouge orchestra, followed by the legendary "Féerie" show with its French Cancan.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne
Free Jewelry Exhibition on the Pearl
- What to Expect
- A hundred pieces from prestigious lenders.
- Description
- The "Paris, Capital of the Pearl" exhibition tells the history of the pearl from antiquity, highlighting its intense trade with France and its influence on Parisian jewelers and artists.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Free Jewelry Exhibition on the Pearl
Saint-Michel-sur-Orge Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises
- What to Expect
- A gastronomic cruise with a panoramic view of Paris.
- Description
- Enjoy a Christmas cruise on the Seine with a panoramic view of Paris' historic monuments. Savor refined dishes inspired by French cuisine in a cozy and intimate setting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises
Free Nocturne at the Louvre Museum
- What to Expect
- Free nighttime visit with activities for all ages.
- Description
- Enjoy a free nighttime visit to the Louvre Museum to discover its collections and unique activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Free Nocturne at the Louvre Museum