Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the holiday season in Villejuif with our complete festivity guide. Our city comes alive during this winter season with events and activities for all tastes, transforming our streets into a festive setting.
The town hall square hosts the traditional Christmas market, where wooden chalets offer artisanal products and regional specialties. Along Georges Le Bigot Street to Pablo Neruda Park, you'll find enchanting illuminations, children's activities, and street performances. Downtown shops also participate in the festivities with their decorated windows and seasonal offerings.
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Villejuif Holiday Light Displays
Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour
- What to Expect
- Panoramic bus tour with audio comments in French and English.
- Description
- Enjoy a panoramic tour of Paris illuminated during the Christmas season in a double-decker bus. Admire the decorated Champs-Élysées, the windows of the major department stores, and the illuminated Place Vendôme.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour
Villejuif Holiday Markets and Shopping
Villejuif Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Pony rides and Santa Claus
- Description
- The Villejuif Christmas Market takes place in the city center, featuring festive activities such as pony rides and the presence of Santa Claus. Visitors can also enjoy street arts and activities for children.
- Where
- Villejuif | More Info : Villejuif Christmas Market
La Defense Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Over 200 decorated stalls offering a wide range of handmade and gourmet products.
- Description
- The Marché de Noël de la Défense is an annual event featuring 200 decorated stalls, offering a variety of handmade products, gourmet specialties, and Christmas decorations. The unique atmosphere and sparkling lights create an ideal setting for strolling and discovering new gift ideas.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Defense Christmas Market
Tuileries Garden Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- 1200 m² ice skating 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 skating rink. Visitors can discover French artisanal products and enjoy the many gourmet food stands.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Garden Christmas Market
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A free XXL luge track and stalls offering local products.
- Description
- The Village de Noël at the Hôtel de Ville offers a festive experience with sports activities, Parisian product stalls, and seasonal specialties.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Fifteen creators offer handmade objects and local products.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market offers a festive experience with local creators offering handmade objects, local products, and traditional treats. Children can participate in free workshops and take a photo with Santa Claus.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Montmartre Christmas Market
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A variety of fresh and appealing products to prepare your holiday meals.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a variety of artisanal and gourmet products, with decorated stalls and children's activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique artisanal creations and regional gastronomy.
- 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 and designers showcase creations of jewelry, objects made from various materials, ceramics, textiles, leather, wood turning, calligraphy, and painting.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre Dame Christmas Market
Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
- What to Expect
- An immersion in Alsatian culinary traditions.
- Description
- The Alsace Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est offers a wide selection of Alsatian specialties, such as kougelhopf, bredele, and choucroute, in a unique atmosphere where visitors can taste local products and meet passionate artisans.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
Villejuif Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Le Grand Concert de Noel: Radio Classique 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 festive season.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Le Grand Concert de Noel: Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
- What to Expect
- Christmas celebration with sacred works and surprises.
- Description
- Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel's Messiah, and Bach's Christmas Oratorio offer a rich celebration of sacred music and surprises.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
Christmas Concert - Saint-Germain-des-Pres Church
- What to Expect
- Classical music concerts in a historic Gothic church.
- Description
- The Christmas Concerts at Saint-Germain-des-Prés offer an exceptional musical experience in the historic Gothic church. The concerts, organized by Euromusic Productions, feature works by Vivaldi, Schubert, and Pachelbel, performed by Parisian ensembles and soloists.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert - Saint-Germain-des-Pres Church
Christmas Concert - Saint-Sulpice Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert with a diverse repertoire and experienced soloists.
- Description
- The Orchestre Hélios presents a Christmas concert at the Église Saint-Sulpice, featuring traditional Christmas songs for choir and orchestra. The program includes pieces like "We Wish you a Merry Christmas", "It is Born the Divine Child", and "Midnight Christmas".
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert - Saint-Sulpice Church
Christmas Concert - La Madeleine Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert with classical works in a historic setting.
- Description
- The Orchestre Les Violons de France and soprano Cécile Besnard perform a Christmas concert at the Église de la Madeleine, featuring works by Vivaldi, Pachelbel, Albinoni, and Schubert.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert - La Madeleine Church
Ukranian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
- What to Expect
- A unique choreographic representation with classical music and elaborate sets.
- Description
- The Ballet of the National Opera of Ukraine presents The Snow Queen, a two-act ballet based on the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. This choreographic version is signed by Aniko Rekhviashvili and features music by Grieg, Massenet, Offenbach, Johann Strauss, and Berlioz. The story tells the battle of young Gerda against a malevolent and icy enemy, offering a night filled with magic and wonder.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Ukranian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
Concert at the Eiffel Tower
- What to Expect
- Classical concert in a unique location above Paris.
- Description
- This classical concert at the Eiffel Tower features sublime pieces by Vivaldi and Strauss, offering a memorable musical experience on the first floor of the tower.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Concert at the Eiffel Tower
New Year's Eve Celebration on Champs Elysées
- What to Expect
- A 9-minute pyrotechnic display preceded by video projections on the Arc de Triomphe.
- Description
- The New Year's celebration on the Champs-Élysées is a grand event that gathers thousands of people for musical animations, artistic performances, and a spectacular fireworks display.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve Celebration on Champs Elysées
Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne
- What to Expect
- A gourmet dinner with champagne and an unforgettable Féerie revue.
- Description
- The Moulin Rouge Champagne Spectacle offers an elegant dinner designed by our Chef, accompanied by the Moulin Rouge orchestra, followed by the Féerie revue with 1000 costumes and sensational performances.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne
Villejuif Other Holiday Activities
Ride on the Big Wheel at Tuileries Garden
- What to Expect
- A panoramic view of Paris from 60 meters high.
- Description
- The Grande Roue des Tuileries is an iconic Parisian attraction that allows visitors to see the city from a higher perspective. Located in the Tuileries Garden, it offers a panoramic view of the capital at 60 meters high.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Ride on the Big Wheel at Tuileries Garden
Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises
- What to Expect
- Gourmet cruise with panoramic views of Paris' historic landmarks.
- Description
- Enjoy a Christmas cruise on the Seine with a panoramic view of Paris' historic landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. The refined gourmet menu and included drinks enhance the convivial atmosphere.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises