Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines with our event guide. We have gathered the essential festive events to help you fully enjoy the holiday season in our urban community.
In the heart of the city, Place des Douze Apôtres hosts the traditional Christmas market with wooden chalets offering local crafts and regional specialties. Along Avenue des Prés, the illuminations create a warm atmosphere, while the Espace Saint-Quentin Shopping Center offers daily activities. In the surrounding municipalities, particularly in Trappes and Montigny-le-Bretonneux, shows and exhibitions complement the festivities.
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Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Holiday Light Displays
Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour
- What to Expect
- Open-top bus tour with audio guide including traditional Christmas songs.
- Description
- This open-top bus tour allows you to discover Paris illuminated during the Christmas season. You will pass by the Opera, Place Vendôme, Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, and Louvre, among others. The audio guide includes traditional Christmas songs.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Défense Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- A festival of sparkling lights and traditional craftsmanship.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-attend event taking place from Thursday, November 14 to Sunday, December 29, 2024. This Christmas market offers 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 enticing scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
- Where
- La Défense | More Info : La Défense Christmas Village
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with an outdoor ice rink and carnival rides for families.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, an outdoor ice rink, and family-friendly activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market featuring artisans and creators showcasing handmade items.
- Description
- The Notre Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with Santa Claus, animations, drawing contests, and children's stories. You can enjoy regional specialties and hot wine. Artisans and creators showcase handmade items such as jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and leather objects.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre Dame Christmas Market
Abbesses Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Fifteen wooden stalls offering local and artisanal products.
- Description
- The Marché de Noël des Abbesses features fifteen small wooden stalls offering artisanal products, local specialties, and gift ideas. It's a chance to discover jewelry, accessories, and regional culinary specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Abbesses Christmas Market
Saint Germain des Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Themed villages and markets animated by professionals in tourism, craftsmanship, culture, and gastronomy.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market is an essential event that transforms the prestigious places of Saint-Germain-des-Prés into themed villages and markets. The stands, animated by professionals in tourism, craftsmanship, culture, and gastronomy, offer a variety of discoveries and flavors.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint Germain des Prés Christmas Market
Christmas Market at Hôtel de Ville
- What to Expect
- Christmas village with Parisian chalets and free rides.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at the Hôtel de Ville offers an animated village with Parisian chalets, seasonal treats, and free rides. The trees are chosen to respect the environment, and the lights use low-energy LED technologies.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Market at Hôtel de Ville
Swedish Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Swedish gourmet specialties and artisanal goods.
- Description
- The Swedish Christmas Market at the Swedish Church in Paris offers Swedish gourmet specialties, gift ideas, and artisanal goods. You can find herring, salmon, cheese, bread, cakes, and candies, as well as practical kitchen items.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Swedish Christmas Market
Ubuntu Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A pointed selection of fashion, decor, beauty products, and African and Afro-descendant literature.
- Description
- The Marché de Noël Ubuntu features an exclusive selection of French and black brands, highlighting high-quality products such as natural cosmetics, design, fashion, jewelry, and inspiring children's books. This event celebrates Afro-Caribbean cultures with eco-friendly, ethical, and sustainable brands.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Ubuntu Christmas Market
Big Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Over 200 stalls and exhibitors on the Parvis de La Défense.
- Description
- The Christmas Markets in Paris offer a festive experience with stalls, animations, and regional specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Big Christmas Market
Klin d'Oeil d'Hiver Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- DIY workshops for silk-screen printing, embroidery, and pastel drawing.
- Description
- The Klin d'Oeil Christmas Market at Carreau du Temple offers unique and handmade gifts from a selection of creators. The stands feature items in fashion, decoration, illustration, and fine food. DIY workshops are also available to learn silk-screen printing, embroidery, and pastel drawing.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Klin d'Oeil d'Hiver Christmas Market
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Le Grand Concert de Noel: Radio Classique Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A unique musical event combining classical masterpieces and Christmas carols.
- Description
- The Grand Concert de Noël Radio Classique is a musical event that combines classical masterpieces and Christmas carols to create a festive and sharing moment. The Orchestre Consuelo, directed by Victor Julien-Laferrière, performs works by Bach, Brahms, Delibes, Tchaïkovski, and Mozart, among others. The concert is presented by David Abiker and includes interpretations of traditional Christmas carols.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Le Grand Concert de Noel: Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
- What to Expect
- A 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.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert with an ephemeral choir.
- Description
- The Orchestre Hélios presents a Christmas concert at the Église Saint-Sulpice, featuring classical songs and an ephemeral choir.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concerts with orchestras and choirs.
- Description
- The Church of the Madeleine hosts Christmas concerts with orchestras and choirs, offering a rich and traditional musical experience.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church
- What to Expect
- Solemn mass and choral concerts.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile is a musical event celebrating the festive season with choral performances and solemn masses.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church
Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin Church
- What to Expect
- Classical Christmas concert featuring compositions by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Haendel.
- Description
- The Grand Concert de Noël at Saint-Severin features a selection of classical compositions by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Haendel, performed by the orchestra Les Solistes Français and soloists Sabine Revault d'Allonnes and Paul Rouger.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin Church
Concert at the Eiffel Tower
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower.
- Description
- The Eiffel Tower Christmas Concerts offer an exceptional musical experience with classical pieces by Vivaldi and Strauss, performed by talented musicians.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Enchanted Christmas at Disneyland Paris
- What to Expect
- Festive encounters with Disney characters in their holiday attire.
- Description
- Immerse yourself in a unique Christmas atmosphere where the twinkling streets and our majestic tree bring the spirit of Christmas to life like nowhere else. Feel the festive magic of the most joyful parades with Mickey and his friends, Disney Princesses, and Santa Claus – and twice as much!
- Where
- Marne-la-Vallée | More Info : Enchanted Christmas at Disneyland Paris
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises
- What to Expect
- Gastronomic cruise with panoramic views of Paris's historic landmarks.
- Description
- Enjoy a Christmas cruise on the Seine with a panoramic view of Paris's historic landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Savor French-inspired cuisine in a cozy and intimate setting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises