Last updated: 11 November 2024
The holidays are coming to Saint-Ouen! Our guide accompanies you through all the end-of-year festivities in our city. Whether you're a Saint-Ouen resident or a passing visitor, discover the numerous activities that bring our town to life.
From the Christmas market on Place Jean-Jaurès to the illuminations along Les Puces, Saint-Ouen dons its festive best. The shopping streets in the city center host traditional stalls, while the town hall square transforms into a winter gathering place with its temporary ice rink. The historic districts echo with Christmas carols, creating a warm atmosphere that extends to the banks of the Seine.
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Saint-Ouen Holiday Light Displays
Rue des Bulles Celebration
- What to Expect
- Festive installation with biodegradable balloons and musical animations.
- Description
- La Rue des Bulles is a festive installation where 12,000 gold and white, biodegradable balloons are suspended in the air, illuminated by garlands at night. The bars, restaurants, cafes, and wine shops on Rue des Martyrs offer musical animations and a champagne hour.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Rue des Bulles Celebration
Natural History Museum - Tropical Wonders
- What to Expect
- "Immersive and passionate exhibition with hundreds of animated light structures."
- Description
- "Discover the biodiversity of tropical humid forests through a vibrant journey of light installations, featuring characteristic and spectacular species."
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Natural History Museum - Tropical Wonders
Saint-Ouen Holiday Markets and Shopping
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- 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 to respect the environment, and the lights are turned off at 23:45 for energy reasons.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Tuileries Garden "Magic of Christmas" Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional Christmas market with rides and activities.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, an outdoor ice rink, and numerous activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Garden "Magic of Christmas" Christmas Market
La Defense "Marche de Noel" Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- 200 decorated chalets offering a wide range of artisanal and gourmet products.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-attend event in Île-de-France, featuring a festival of sparkling lights, delicious treats, and traditional craftsmanship. The 200 decorated chalets offer a wide range of artisanal products, Christmas decorations, and regional and international gourmet specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Defense "Marche de Noel" Christmas Market
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Children's activities and presence of Santa Claus.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a variety of gourmet and artisanal products, as well as children's activities, in an elegant and convivial setting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Presence of local creators and children's animations.
- Description
- 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 various animations, including Santa Claus, complete the offerings.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Montmartre Christmas Market
Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
- What to Expect
- Gastronomic and artisanal specialties from the Alsace region.
- Description
- The Alsace Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est offers a variety of gastronomic and artisanal specialties from the Alsace region, including sausages, pretzels, Munster cheese, and traditional biscuits.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
Square René Viviani Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique artisanal creations and regional gourmet products.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at Square René Viviani offers a variety of artisanal creations and regional gourmet products, with children's animations and the presence of Santa Claus.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Square René Viviani Christmas Market
Saint-Ouen Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
- What to Expect
- Classical music concert in a historic Gothic church.
- Description
- Enjoy a classical music concert at the Sainte-Chapelle, a iconic Parisian landmark, with breathtaking stained glass windows and a festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
New Year's Eve Celebration on the Champs-Elysées
- What to Expect
- Participation in the largest "Ola" ever and giant karaoke.
- Description
- The New Year's Celebration on the Champs-Élysées is a grand event that gathers millions of people to celebrate the start of the new year. The musical and artistic animations, participatory performances, and DJ sets create an electric atmosphere. The event is preceded by a video mapping on the Arc de Triomphe and closed by a traditional fireworks display.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve Celebration on the Champs-Elysées
Le Grand Concert de Noël
- 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 celebrate the end-of-year festivities. The concert features a selection of iconic pieces, including works by Bach, Brahms, Tchaïkovski, and Haendel, as well as traditional Christmas carols.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Le Grand Concert de Noël
The Snow Queen by the Ukrainian National Opera Ballet
- What to Expect
- A festive and family-friendly show with snowy settings and festive costumes.
- Description
- The Snow Queen by the National Ballet of Ukraine is a two-act ballet inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. This choreographic version by Aniko Rekhviashvili tells the story of young Gerda who embarks on an epic journey to find her friend Kai, transformed into ice by a malicious shard of glass. The ballet promises an evening filled with magic, action, and suspense, featuring snowy settings and festive costumes.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : The Snow Queen by the Ukrainian National Opera Ballet
Saint-Ouen Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Dinner Cruise on the Seine River
- 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 Dinner Cruise on the Seine River
New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine River
- What to Expect
- Navigation on the Seine with illuminated Parisian monuments.
- Description
- New Year's Cruise on the Seine offers a unique experience by navigating the Seine, discovering illuminated Parisian monuments, and sharing a convivial moment with family and friends.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine River