Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover all the end-of-year festivities in Torcy! Our comprehensive guide presents all the festive animations and events that bring our city to life during the holiday season.
Torcy's central square transforms with its traditional Christmas market, where wooden chalets host local artisans and merchants. Along Avenue de la République, the illuminations create a warm atmosphere, while the temporary ice rink near the town hall attracts visitors of all ages. Just minutes away, the Bay 2 shopping center also offers festive activities, perfectly complementing the downtown celebrations.
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Torcy Holiday Light Displays
Paris Christmas Lights Tour
- What to Expect
- Christmas lights on multiple axes of the city.
- Description
- The Christmas lights in Paris offer a luminous spectacle that dresses the city's streets in festive colors. From the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde, avenues and squares are decorated with luminous arches, multicolored bulbs, and incandescent flames. Parisian department stores like Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche and Les Galeries Lafayette are also decorated for the occasion.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Paris Christmas Lights Tour
Dragons and Lanterns Festival
- What to Expect
- Nighttime light walk inspired by Chinese folklore.
- Description
- The Dragons and Lanterns Festival is a unique event that transports visitors into a luminous and cultural universe inspired by the Shanhaijing, the "Book of Mountains and Seas". The lanterns and light structures created by Chinese artisans offer a unique experience in the Jardin d'Acclimatation.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Dragons and Lanterns Festival
Natural History Museum - Tropical Wonders
- What to Expect
- "Immersive exhibition featuring tropical animal and plant species."
- Description
- "Jungle en voie d'illumination" offers a nighttime journey through the fauna and flora of tropical humid forests, spread across four continents. This immersive exhibition features characteristic, spectacular, or unusual species, such as formidable felines, astonishing frogs, and giant flowers.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Natural History Museum - Tropical Wonders
Torcy Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Défense Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- A festival of sparkling lights and delicious treats.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at La Défense is a must-attend event in Île-de-France, offering a festival of sparkling lights, delicious treats, and traditional craftsmanship. Stroll through the 200 decorated stalls and discover the twinkling Christmas decorations.
- Where
- La Défense | More Info : La Défense Christmas Village
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional Christmas market with rides and animations for families.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market features nearly 80 wooden chalets in the exceptional garden between the Louvre and Concorde, offering a beautiful selection of gift ideas, family-friendly rides and animations, as well as gourmet stands and restaurants.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Notre-Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional Christmas market with local artisans offering unique handmade items.
- 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 offer handmade creations, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, leather, woodcarving, calligraphy, and painting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre-Dame Christmas Market
Abbesses Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Offers handmade and local products.
- Description
- The Abbesses Christmas Market is a winter event held on Place des Abbesses in Montmartre. It features over a dozen stalls selling handmade products, local specialties, and gift ideas. Food enthusiasts can enjoy treats like cakes, doughnuts, waffles, and crepes.
- Where
- Montmartre | More Info : Abbesses Christmas Market
Saint Germain des Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Children's activities and Santa Claus.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a variety of artisanal and gourmet products, with decorated stalls and children's activities, including the presence of Santa Claus.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint Germain des Prés Christmas Market
Hôtel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas market 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.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hôtel de Ville Christmas Market
Swedish Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A selection of gourmet Swedish specialties and unique gift ideas.
- Description
- The Swedish Christmas Market at the Swedish Church in Paris offers Swedish gourmet specialties, gift ideas, and artisanal items for a festive experience.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Swedish Christmas Market
Ubuntu Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- An exclusive selection of French and black brands.
- Description
- The Marché de Noël Ubuntu offers an exclusive selection of French and black brands, featuring high-quality products such as natural cosmetics, design, fashion, jewelry, and inspiring children's books.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Ubuntu Christmas Market
Big Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The largest Christmas market in Ile-de-France.
- Description
- The Paris La Défense Christmas Market transforms the Parvis de La Défense into a festive village. With nearly 200 stalls, it offers artisanal products, Christmas decorations, and regional and international gourmet specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Big Christmas Market
Klin d'Oeil d'Hiver Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- DIY workshops to learn silk-screen printing, embroidery, and pastel drawing.
- Description
- The Klin d'œil Christmas Market offers a unique experience where you can discover artisanal creations, DIY workshops, and a warm and festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Klin d'Oeil d'Hiver Christmas Market
Torcy Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Moulin Rouge Christmas Eve Show
- What to Expect
- Gourmet dinner with champagne and the « Féerie » show.
- Description
- Celebrate Christmas at the Moulin Rouge with a gourmet dinner and a spectacular show. From your arrival, enjoy personalized service and a maître d'hôtel at your table. The dinner is accompanied by a bottle of superior champagne or exceptional wine, and the « Féerie » show will dazzle you with its plume-adorned costumes and French Cancan performance.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Moulin Rouge Christmas Eve Show
Disneyland Paris Christmas Celebrations
- What to Expect
- Meeting Disney Characters in their festive costumes.
- Description
- Immerse yourself in a unique Christmas atmosphere where the sparkling walkways and our majestic tree bring the Christmas spirit to life. Feel the festive atmosphere of the most magical and joyful parade with Mickey and his friends, Disney Princesses, and Santa Claus.
- Where
- Marne-la-Vallée | More Info : Disneyland Paris Christmas Celebrations
New Year's Eve on the Champs-Elysées
- What to Expect
- Participation in the largest "Ola" ever and giant karaoke.
- Description
- The New Year's Eve celebration on the Champs-Élysées is a major event featuring musical animations, artistic performances, and a dazzling fireworks display on the world's most beautiful avenue. The festivities begin at 7 PM with DJ sets, a giant karaoke, and aerial performances by Deus ex machina. A video mapping projected on the Arc de Triomphe prepares the countdown to midnight, followed by the traditional fireworks.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve on the Champs-Elysées
Torcy Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Dinner Cruise on the Seine
- What to Expect
- Christmas cruise with panoramic views of Paris' historic monuments.
- Description
- Enjoy a Christmas cruise on the Seine with a panoramic view of Paris' historic monuments. Savor a refined and engaging menu, prepared with seasonal ingredients.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Dinner Cruise on the Seine