Last updated: 11 November 2024
Get ready to discover the end-of-year festivities in Trappes! Our guide presents the essential festive events that bring our city to life during the holiday season, allowing you to fully enjoy the winter atmosphere.
The Town Hall square hosts the traditional Christmas market, where wooden chalets offer artisanal products and regional specialties. The city center glows with sparkling decorations, while La Merise, our iconic performance venue, schedules festive shows. Just minutes away, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines complements these celebrations with its outdoor ice rink and family activities.
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Trappes Holiday Light Displays
Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour
- What to Expect
- Open-top bus tour with audio commentary on Christmas songs.
- Description
- Discover Paris illuminated by Christmas lights on this open-top bus tour. Pass by the Opéra, Place Vendôme, Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, and Louvre Museum. Listen to an audio commentary featuring traditional Christmas songs.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour
Trappes Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Defense Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- 200 decorated stalls and festive animations
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-attend event running from November 14 to December 29, 2024. This Christmas market offers a diverse range of artisanal products, Christmas decorations, and gourmet specialties. Visitors can stroll through the 200 decorated stalls, admire the lights and decorations, and enjoy the enchanting scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Defense Christmas Village
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- 1200 square meter ice rink and children's animations.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, animations, and a 1200 square meter ice rink. Visitors can discover French artisanal products, culinary specialties, and children's shows.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market featuring local artisans and creators offering handmade products.
- Description
- The Notre-Dame de Paris Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with artisans and creators showcasing their handmade products, including jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and leather. Visitors can also enjoy regional specialties such as sausages, foie gras, macarons, and cheeses.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre Dame Christmas Market
Saint Germain des Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Children's animations and Santa Claus presence.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a delightful experience with charming food stalls and gourmet stands. It features several gourmet restaurants, a bretzel chalet, and a tartiflette chalet, along with children's animations and the presence of Santa Claus.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint Germain des Prés Christmas Market
Christmas Market at City Hall
- What to Expect
- Spectacular light show on the neo-Renaissance building.
- Description
- The Hôtel de Ville Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with a spectacular light show on the neo-Renaissance building. Visitors can find traditional French gifts and enjoy hot mulled wine and roasted chestnuts.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Market at City Hall
Klin d'Oeil d'Hiver Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- DIY workshops to create unique objects.
- Description
- The Klin d'œil Christmas Market at the Carreau du Temple features a selection of creators with stands for fashion, decoration, children's items, illustrations, and fine delicatessen. DIY workshops allow for the creation of unique objects.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Klin d'Oeil d'Hiver Christmas Market
Trappes Holiday Shows and Entertainment
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 the most beautiful Christmas carols. The Orchestre Consuelo, directed by Victor Julien-Laferrière, is accompanied by the Chœur de l'Université PSL, directed by Johan Farjot. The program includes works by Bach, Brahms, Delibes, Tchaïkovski, and many others.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : 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. The program includes Vivaldi's Gloria, Vivaldi's Dixit Dominus, excerpts from Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Corelli's Concerto Grosso op. 6 No. 8, and excerpts from Handel's Messiah.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A unique classical concert with a varied program and masterful interpretations.
- Description
- The Christmas concert by Vivaldi and Corelli at Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés features an exceptional program with Arcangelo Corelli's Concerto grosso in G minor and Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. Conducted by the Hélios Orchestra and violinist Glen Rouxel, this concert promises to be a memorable musical moment of the festive season.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Eustache Church
- What to Expect
- A Christmas concert with a rich and varied program.
- Description
- This Christmas concert at Saint-Eustache Church features a variety of Christmas classics, from "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" to "Minuit Chrétien," with the Hélios Youth Orchestra and the Hélios Éphémère Ensemble.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Sainte-Eustache Church
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
- What to Expect
- A Christmas concert with a young and talented orchestra and choir.
- Description
- The Christmas concert at Église Saint-Sulpice features a selection of traditional Christmas carols performed by the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Éphémère Choir. The program includes pieces such as "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", "Mon beau Sapin, roi des Forêts", and "Il est né le divin enfant".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
- What to Expect
- A classical concert in a historic church.
- Description
- The Christmas concert at La Madeleine Church features Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Christmas carols, offering a unique musical experience in an impressive architectural setting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
Ukranian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
- What to Expect
- Two-act ballet with music by Grieg, Massenet, Offenbach, Johann Strauss, and Berlioz.
- Description
- The Ukrainian National Opera Ballet presents The Snow Queen, a two-act ballet based on the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Choreographed by Aniko Rekhviashvili, the ballet features music by Grieg, Massenet, Offenbach, Johann Strauss, and Berlioz.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Ukranian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church
- What to Expect
- Classical music concert in a historic church.
- Description
- The Christmas concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church features a festive classical music program with works by Händel, Bach, and traditional Christmas songs.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Louis-en-L'Ile Church
Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin Church
- What to Expect
- Grand concerts in a flamboyant Gothic setting.
- Description
- The Christmas concert at Saint-Severin Church features a selection of classical compositions, including works by Bach, Vivaldi, and Mozart, performed by the Orchestre Les Solistes Français and guest artists.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin Church
Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne
- What to Expect
- A dance and music show with elaborate costumes and surprises.
- Description
- The Moulin Rouge offers an unforgettable show with the Revue Féerie, accompanied by a glass of champagne. This spectacle is a blend of dance, music, and theater that transports you to a world of splendor and romance.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne
Paris Wine & Cheese Lunch
- What to Expect
- French wine tasting with artisanal cheeses.
- Description
- Discover a unique culinary experience with the Paris Wine & Cheese Lunch. Learn to combine French wines with artisanal cheeses in a cozy setting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Paris Wine & Cheese Lunch
Trappes Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises
- What to Expect
- Gastronomic dinner cruise on the Seine with views of Parisian monuments.
- Description
- Enjoy a unique gastronomic experience while cruising on the Seine during Christmas. Discover Parisian monuments while savoring dishes inspired by French cuisine.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises