Last updated: 11 November 2024
Plan your end-of-year festivities in Sceaux with our comprehensive event guide. We present you with essential festive animations and activities to create memorable moments in our city.
In the heart of the historic center, the Christmas market takes place on Place du Général de Gaulle, surrounded by traditional facades. Visitors will discover wooden chalets offering local artisanal and gastronomic products, while the Sceaux Park offers a peaceful winter walk. Just steps from the RER station, the Houdan pedestrian street comes alive with decorated shops and festive illuminations.
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Sceaux Holiday Light Displays
Dragons and Lanterns Festival
- What to Expect
- A light display with 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns.
- Description
- The Festival des Lanternes : le Bal des Dinosaures features a 6-hectare light display with 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns, offering a unique family experience.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Dragons and Lanterns Festival
Sceaux Holiday Markets and Shopping
Sceaux Market
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of local products and cultural activities.
- Description
- The Marché de Sceaux is a commercial and cultural event that brings together local and regional vendors to offer a variety of products and activities. Visitors can discover handmade crafts, clothing, local food, and participate in workshops and family activities.
- Where
- Sceaux | More Info : Sceaux Market
Sceaux Santons Fair
- What to Expect
- Unique exhibition of handmade Provençal dolls and crèches.
- Description
- The Sceaux Provençal Dolls and Crèches Fair is an exhibition of Provençal dolls and crèches, organized by the City and the Association of Méridionaux de Sceaux. It brings together talented artisans who showcase their handmade creations.
- Where
- Sceaux | More Info : Sceaux Santons Fair
Paris Christmas Market - Hôtel de Ville
- What to Expect
- Christmas market with Parisian product stalls and free rides.
- Description
- The Paris City Hall Christmas Market offers an animated village with Parisian product stalls, treats, and free rides. The trees are chosen with environmental respect in mind.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Paris Christmas Market - Hôtel de Ville
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional Christmas market with animations and gourmet food stands.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, rides, an ice rink, and a variety of gourmet specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Notre-Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market featuring local artisans and creators.
- Description
- The Notre-Dame Christmas Market offers a unique experience with artisans and creators showcasing their handmade products, regional gourmet specialties, and children's activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre-Dame Christmas Market
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Children's activities and Santa Claus presence.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a festive experience with decorated stalls, gourmet and artisanal products, and children's activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Free workshops for children and presence of Santa Claus.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market features local creators offering wooden, metal, ceramic decorations, and textile creations. Local producers offer cheeses, foie gras, pretzels, tapenade, honey, biscuits, and hot chestnuts. Free workshops for children and animations with Santa Claus complete the offerings.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Montmartre Christmas Market
La Défense Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with 200 decorated stalls and a unique atmosphere.
- Description
- The Paris La Défense Christmas Market is an annual event returning with a new setup. It features 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 scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Défense Christmas Village
Sceaux Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Festival of the Orangery of Sceaux
- What to Expect
- Unique feature: Chamber music in a historic setting.
- Description
- The Festival de l'Orangerie de Sceaux is a prestigious musical event held in the Domaine de Sceaux, featuring a diverse program ranging from baroque to jazz, with a focus on chamber music. The concerts take place in various chosen locations, including the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church in Sceaux and the Grand Salon of the Château.
- Where
- Sceaux | More Info : Festival of the Orangery of Sceaux
New Year's Celebration on the Champs-Élysées
- What to Expect
- Fireworks and video projections on the Arc de Triomphe.
- Description
- The New Year's celebration on the Champs-Élysées features artistic animations, concerts, video shows, and a fireworks display to mark the arrival of the new year. The events start at 7 PM and include participatory performances and DJ sets.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Celebration on the Champs-Élysées
The Grand Christmas Concert
- 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 : The Grand Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert at the Eiffel Tower
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts on the Eiffel Tower with famous pieces.
- Description
- The Eiffel Tower Christmas Concerts offer an exceptional musical experience with classical pieces by Vivaldi and Strauss, performed by the Classik Ensemble and talented soloists.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Christmas at Disneyland Paris
- What to Expect
- Festive encounters with Disney characters
- Description
- Immerse yourself in a unique Christmas atmosphere where the sparkling streets and our majestic tree bring the spirit of Christmas to life. Share the Christmas spirit with Disney characters and enjoy festive encounters.
- Where
- Marne-la-Vallée | More Info : Christmas at Disneyland Paris
Sceaux Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Dinner on the Seine River
- What to Expect
- Dinner cruise with panoramic views of Paris' historic landmarks.
- Description
- Enjoy a refined and unique gastronomic experience while discovering Paris' historic landmarks during a lunch or dinner cruise on the Seine. The menu is crafted with carefully selected seasonal ingredients, and each meal is accompanied by a panoramic view of the city's most beautiful landmarks.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Dinner on the Seine River