Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Villiers-sur-Marne with our comprehensive winter celebration guide. Our city comes alive during this festive period with activities for all tastes.
The Town Hall square hosts the traditional Christmas market, where wooden chalets offer artisanal products and regional specialties. The historic town center is adorned with sparkling lights, while the Bois Saint-Martin park offers peaceful winter walks. The shops along rue du Général de Gaulle participate in the festivities with their decorated windows and daily activities.
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Villiers-sur-Marne Holiday Light Displays
Rue des Bulles
Rue des Bulles is a festive installation featuring 12,000 gold and white balloons suspended in the air, illuminated by night lights. The bars, restaurants, cafes, and wine shops on Rue des Martyrs offer musical animations and a "bubbly hour" champagne.
Villiers-sur-Marne Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Defense Christmas Market
The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-attend event taking place from November 14 to December 29, 2024. This market offers 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 enticing scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
Tuileries Garden Christmas Market
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 gourmet specialties.
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
The Christmas Market at the Hôtel de Ville offers an animated village with stalls, treats, and free rides. The trees are chosen to respect the environment, and the lights use low-energy LED technologies.
Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
The Alsace Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est offers a gastronomic and artisanal experience with Alsatian specialties like kougelhopf, bredele, and potato galettes. Visitors can savor the best of Alsatian terroir and discover the region's culinary traditions.
Montmartre Christmas Market at Place des Abbesses
The Montmartre Christmas Market at Place des Abbesses offers a warm atmosphere with stalls selling handmade products, local specialties, and gift ideas. Food enthusiasts can find treats like cakes, doughnuts, waffles, and crepes. Young children may encounter Santa Claus.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a variety of gourmet and artisanal products, with decorated stalls and activities for children. Visitors can find bretzels, nougats, caviars, foie gras, and warm beverages to keep them cozy.
Notre Dame Christmas Market at Square René Viviani
The Notre Dame Christmas Market at Square René Viviani offers a festive atmosphere with artisanal creations and regional gourmet specialties. Visitors can discover jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and food products made by French artisans.
Specialty Christmas Market at Le Hasard Ludique
The Christmas markets at Le Hasard Ludique offer a unique experience with three distinct markets, each featuring a selection of creators and creators, atypical decorations, and perfect gifts. Discover these events on 300m² of terraced space along the Petite Ceinture and enjoy a comforting hot wine.
Villiers-sur-Marne Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Radio Classique Christmas Concert
The Grand Concert de Noël de Radio Classique is a musical event that combines classical masterpieces and Christmas carols to create a festive and sharing moment.
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
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.
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Chapelle
Enjoy a classical music concert at the stunning Sainte Chapelle in Paris, with breathtaking stained glass windows and a festive atmosphere.
Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Corelli's Christmas Concert
Ensemble Helios presents an exceptional classical concert at Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés, featuring works by Vivaldi and Corelli.
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Eustache Church
The Christmas Concert at Sainte-Eustache offers an exceptional performance of Christmas classics in the remarkable Saint-Eustache Church in Paris. The program includes works such as "We Wish you a Merry Christmas", "Mon beau Sapin, roi des Forêts", "Il est né le divin enfant", and many more.
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
The Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice is a classical music event where the Euromusic Symphonic Orchestra and the International Choir Hugues Reiner perform works by Mozart, Handel, and Corelli, as well as traditional and sacred songs.
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
The Church of the Madeleine hosts Christmas concerts with orchestras and choirs, offering a rich and traditional musical experience.
Ukrainian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen
The National Ballet of Ukraine presents "The Snow Queen," a two-act ballet based on the eponymous 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 production is characterized by elaborate sets and costumes, depicting the story of young Gerda and her struggle against a malevolent and icy enemy.
Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne
The Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne offers a gourmet dinner designed by our Chef, accompanied by the Moulin Rouge orchestra, followed by the Féerie revue with 1000 costumes of feathers, rhinestones, and sequins.
Villiers-sur-Marne Other Holiday Activities
Big Wheel at Tuileries Garden
The Grande Roue des Tuileries is an iconic Parisian attraction, offering a panoramic view of the city at 60 meters high. It is located in the Tuileries Garden, a central spot to admire the city's beauty.
Christmas Cruise on the Seine
Enjoy a Christmas cruise on the Seine with a panoramic view of Paris' historic monuments. Savor French-inspired cuisine in a cozy and intimate setting.