Last updated: 11 November 2024
Your holiday season guide to Vélizy-Villacoublay has arrived! Discover our complete selection of events and activities that will bring our city to life during this festive period, whether you're a resident or visitor.
From the illuminated city center to Place Louvois, and including the Vélizy 2 Shopping Center, the city comes alive with numerous winter festivities. The traditional Christmas market on the main square offers local crafts and regional gastronomy stands, while the shopping streets shine with thousands of lights. Just minutes away, you can also enjoy the celebrations in Versailles and festive activities in Paris.
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Velizy-Villacoublay Holiday Light Displays
Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour
- What to Expect
- Open-top bus tour with audio commentary in 10 languages.
- Description
- This open-top bus tour allows you to discover Paris illuminated during Christmas. You will pass by the Opera, Place Vendôme, Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, and Louvre. The itinerary includes audio commentary in 10 languages with traditional Christmas songs.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour
Velizy-Villacoublay Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Défense Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- Over 200 decorated stalls offering a wide range of artisanal and gastronomic products.
- Description
- The La Défense Christmas Market is an unmissable event that returns each year with a magical and unique atmosphere. Discover a festival of sparkling lights, delicious treats, and traditional craftsmanship. Stroll through the 200 decorated stalls, admire the twinkling Christmas decorations, and indulge in the enchanting scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Défense Christmas Village
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- 1200 square meter ice rink and festive animations.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market features nearly 80 wooden stalls with artisanal products, festive animations, and a 1200 square meter ice rink. Visitors can also enjoy numerous food stands and children's shows.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with local artisans and regional specialties.
- Description
- The Notre-Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with handmade creations, regional specialties, and children's animations. Visitors can find jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and gourmet products made by French artisans.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre Dame Christmas Market
Saint Germain des Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Animations for children and presence of Santa Claus.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a festive experience with decorated stalls and gourmet and artisanal products. Visitors can discover artisanal creations, pretzels, nougats, and other regional specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint Germain des Prés Christmas Market
Christmas Market at Hôtel de Ville
- What to Expect
- Christmas village with Parisian product stalls and free rides.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at the Hôtel de Ville offers an animated village with Parisian product stalls, seasonal treats, and free rides. The trees are chosen to respect the environment, and the lighting uses energy-efficient LED technologies.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Market at Hôtel de Ville
Swedish Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Swedish gourmet specialties and artisanal items.
- Description
- The Swedish Christmas Market at the Swedish Church in Paris offers Swedish gourmet specialties, gift ideas, and artisanal items. Visitors can find herring, salmon, cheese, bread, cakes, cloudberry jam, candies, and chocolates. The event also includes a café area with hot dogs, waffles, and mulled wine.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Swedish Christmas Market
Ubuntu Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A unique selection of African and Afro-descendant brands.
- Description
- The Marché de Noël Ubuntu offers an exclusive selection of French and black brands, highlighting 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
- A unique atmosphere with sparkling lights and regional specialties.
- Description
- The Paris Christmas Market offers a festive experience with artisans, food stalls, and various animations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Big Christmas Market
Klin d'Oeil d'Hiver Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- DIY workshops for children and adults.
- Description
- The Klin d'Oeil Christmas Market is a unique event where creators showcase their handmade items, ranging from fashion to decoration, with DIY workshops for all ages.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Klin d'Oeil d'Hiver Christmas Market
Velizy-Villacoublay 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 is a musical event that combines classical masterpieces and the most beautiful Christmas carols, offering a warm and festive experience.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
- What to Expect
- 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 expertly chosen surprises. 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 classical concert integrating baroque and contemporary works.
- Description
- Ensemble Helios presents an exceptional classical concert at Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés, featuring works by Vivaldi and Corelli.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert at Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- What to Expect
- Classical music concerts in a historic church.
- Description
- The Christmas Concerts at Saint-Germain-des-Prés offer an exceptional musical experience with interpretations of Vivaldi, Strauss, and Schubert, creating a festive and cultural atmosphere.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice
- What to Expect
- A Christmas concert with a symphony orchestra and choir.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice features traditional Christmas songs for choir and orchestra in the inspiring atmosphere of the Église Saint-Sulpice in Paris. The program includes pieces like "We Wish you a Merry Christmas", "It is born the divine child", and "Midnight Mass".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert with three choirs and a symphony orchestra.
- Description
- The Orchestre Hélios, Chœur Darius Milhaud, and Chœur Hélios éphémère will perform at the Église de la Madeleine for a Christmas concert. Directed by Matthieu Cabanes and Laurent Ronzon, they will interpret traditional Christmas carols.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine
Concert at the Eiffel Tower
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts in a unique location within the Eiffel Tower.
- Description
- Exceptional concerts at the Eiffel Tower offer a unique classical music experience, featuring works by Vivaldi and Strauss, in a historic and elegant setting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Ukranian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
- What to Expect
- A ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
- 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, who took on the challenge in 2015 to tell the story of young Gerda and her battle with an evil frozen foe. The music is composed by works of Grieg, Massenet, Offenbach, J. Strauss, and Berlioz.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Ukranian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
Velizy-Villacoublay Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises
- What to Expect
- Gastronomic cruise with views of Paris' historic monuments.
- Description
- Enjoy a Christmas cruise on the Seine with a panoramic view of Paris' historic monuments. Savor a refined menu made with seasonal products and discover the charms of the capital.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises