Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the holiday spirit in Sèvres with our festivity guide. We present all the events and activities that bring our city to life during this festive period, perfect for both residents and visitors.
In the heart of the city, Place Charles de Gaulle hosts the traditional Christmas market with its wooden chalets and local artisans. Along Grande Rue, illuminated shop windows create a warm atmosphere, while the nearby Saint-Cloud park offers winter activities. The world-renowned Manufacture de Sèvres presents a special exhibition on festive tableware.
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Sevres Holiday Light Displays
Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
- What to Expect
- Christmas decorations signed by Bastien Blanc-Tailleur and architectural projection on the castle facade.
- Description
- Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte offers a journey through classic fairy tales, with fireplace, lavish decorations, and activities for all ages.
- Where
- Vaux-le-Vicomte | More Info : Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Thoiry Wild Lights
- What to Expect
- Light trail inspired by Jules Verne's "Extraordinary Voyages."
- Description
- Thoiry Lumières Sauvages offers a 2 km long light trail of unique, handmade sculptures covered in silk, in the botanical gardens of the walking park. Inspired by Jules Verne's "Extraordinary Voyages," this dreamlike journey immerses visitors in fascinating worlds: aerial adventures, underwater dives, underground worlds, and space explorations.
- Where
- Thoiry | More Info : Thoiry Wild Lights
Lumières en Seine at Domaine de Saint-Cloud
- What to Expect
- Two-kilometer illuminated and musical path.
- Description
- Lumières en Seine at Domaine de Saint-Cloud is a two-kilometer illuminated and musical path that invites you to discover luminescent animations in a magical setting. This new light festival adds color to your winter evenings with illuminated tables, sculptures, and artworks.
- Where
- Saint-Cloud | More Info : Lumières en Seine at Domaine de Saint-Cloud
Sevres Holiday Markets and Shopping
Paris La Défense Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of festive lights, gourmet delights, and traditional crafts.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-attend event running from November 14 to December 29, 2024. This market 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
- La Défense | More Info : Paris La Défense Christmas Market
Notre-Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional market with local artisans offering unique creations.
- 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 creations, objects made from various materials, ceramics, textiles, leather, wood turning, calligraphy, and painting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre-Dame Christmas Market
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- 1200 m² ice rink and varied animations.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, animations, rides, and a 1200 m² ice rink. Visitors can discover French products, including a gourmet market touring France, and artisans offering gift ideas.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas village with sports activities and Parisian product stalls.
- 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 use energy-efficient LED technologies.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Free workshops for children and presence of Santa Claus.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market features a dozen creators offering decorative items in wood, metal, ceramics, and textiles. Local producers are also present, offering cheeses, foie gras, pretzels, tapenade, honey, biscuits, and hot chestnuts. Free workshops for children and animations with Santa Claus are planned.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Montmartre Christmas Market
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
Abbesses Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A dozen stalls offer artisanal and local products.
- Description
- The Marché de Noël des Abbesses offers a convivial experience with wooden stalls, regional products, local jewelry, and accessories. It's the chance to discover culinary specialties and enjoy the place's illuminations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Abbesses Christmas Market
Sevres Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas at Parc Astérix
- What to Expect
- Christmas celebration with special attractions and shows.
- Description
- Noël au Parc Astérix offers a festive atmosphere with special attractions, parades, and shows.
- Where
- Plailly | More Info : Christmas at Parc Astérix
Le Grand Concert de Noël
- What to Expect
- A unique musical event combining classical masterpieces and traditional Christmas carols.
- Description
- The Grand Concert de Noël Radio Classique is a musical event that combines classical masterpieces and traditional Christmas carols. The Orchestre Consuelo, conducted by Victor Julien-Laferrière, accompanies the Chœur de l'Université PSL, directed by Johan Farjot, in a diverse program featuring works by Bach, Brahms, Delibes, Tchaïkovski, and Haendel.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Le Grand Concert de Noël
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
- What to Expect
- Classical music concerts in a historic Gothic setting.
- Description
- The Christmas Concerts at Sainte-Chapelle offer an exceptional musical experience with masterpieces of sacred music and opera arias, performed by prestigious ensembles.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
La Féerie des Eaux
- What to Expect
- Féerie des Eaux with Vaiana 2, a unique animated cinema show.
- Description
- La Féerie des Eaux is an animated cinema show celebrating the 70th anniversary of our legendary Féerie des Eaux spectacle with Disney's new animated film, Vaiana 2. Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Vaiana and dive into the dangerous waters of Oceania.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Féerie des Eaux
Spectaculaire at Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione
- What to Expect
- Solidarity show with clowns for hospitalized children.
- Description
- The Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione presents Spectaculaire, a solidarity show benefiting Rire Médecin. This show benefits from the association's solidarity, which has allowed hospitalized children to benefit from clown visits for over 30 years.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Spectaculaire at Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione
Christmas in Danger at Château de Blandy-les-Tours
- What to Expect
- Immersive theater show with historical characters and challenges to overcome.
- Description
- At Château de Blandy-les-Tours, a mysterious magic threatens to disrupt the Christmas festivities. Strange events occur as soon as the lordly delegations arrive, putting the castle and its inhabitants in danger. Who is sowing doubt? Can Christmas still be saved from this mysterious threat?
- Where
- Blandy-les-Tours | More Info : Christmas in Danger at Château de Blandy-les-Tours
New Year's Eve Celebration on Champs-Élysées
- 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 thousands of people to celebrate the arrival of the new year. The musical and artistic animations, participatory performances, and DJ sets create an electric atmosphere. The show is preceded by a video mapping projected on the Arc de Triomphe, followed by a traditional fireworks display at midnight.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve Celebration on Champs-Élysées