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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Get ready to discover the end-of-year festivities in Vincennes! Our guide accompanies you through the numerous activities and celebrations that bring our historic city to life during the holiday season.

From the medieval castle to the heart of downtown, Vincennes adorns itself with its finest winter decorations. The traditional Christmas market on the City Hall esplanade, the illuminations along Rue du Midi, and the decorated shops on Avenue du Château create a festive atmosphere. Visitors can also enjoy activities in the Bois de Vincennes and shows at the Georges Pompidou Cultural Center.

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Vincennes Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

200 decorated stalls and festive animations

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The La Défense Christmas Market is a must-attend event taking place from November 14 to December 29, 2024. This market features 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.

Where: Paris | More Info: La Defense Christmas Village

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Outdoor ice rink and rides for all ages.

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The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, an outdoor ice rink, and numerous animations, featuring gift ideas, gourmet treats, and rides for all ages.

Where: Paris | More Info: Tuileries Christmas Market

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A Christmas market with local artisans offering unique handmade items.

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The Notre-Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with Santa Claus, animations, drawing contests, and children's stories. You can enjoy regional specialties and hot wine. Artisans showcase handmade creations, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, leather, and gourmet products.

Where: Paris | More Info: Notre Dame Christmas Market

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Fifteen local creators offer decorative items and gourmet specialties.

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The Montmartre Christmas Market features local creators offering decorative items made of wood, metal, ceramics, and textiles. You can also find cheeses, foie gras, pretzels, tapenade, honey, and biscuits, as well as free workshops for children and a photo opportunity with Santa Claus.

Where: Paris | More Info: Montmartre Christmas Market

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Discovery of Alsatian specialties in a traditional market.

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The Alsace Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est offers a wide selection of local Alsatian products, including culinary specialties such as pretzels, gingerbread, chocolates, and wines. Visitors can taste these products while discovering the unique atmosphere of the market.

Where: Paris | More Info: Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est

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Vincennes Holiday Shows and Entertainment

What to Expect:

Classical music concert in a historic Gothic church.

Description:

The Christmas Concert at La Sainte Chapelle features a classical music performance in the Gothic church of Paris, with interpretations of Vivaldi and Strauss. Visitors can admire the chapel's stunning stained glass windows while enjoying a rich and varied musical program.

Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert - Sainte-Chapelle

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Diverse symphonic and choral repertoire.

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The Christmas Concert at Eglise Saint-Eustache features an exceptional performance of Christmas classics with the Orchestre Hélios Jeunesse. The program includes pieces like "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", "It is Born the Divine Child", and "Midnight Christians".

Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas Concert - Sainte-Eustache Church

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An epic and philosophical journey with snowy settings and festive costumes.

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The Snow Queen is a two-act ballet inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. This choreographic version by Aniko Rekhviashvili tells the story of young Gerda who embarks on an epic journey to find her friend Kai, transformed into ice by a malevolent shard of glass. The ballet promises an evening filled with suspense and snowy settings.

Where: Paris | More Info: Ukranian National Opera Ballet: The Snow Queen

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Participation in the largest "Ola" ever and live aerial performances.

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The New Year's Celebration on the Champs Elysées is a major event that gathers thousands of people to celebrate the start of the new year. The musical and artistic animations, as well as the aerial performances and giant karaoke, create a convivial and interactive environment. The show is preceded by a video mapping on the Arc de Triomphe and ends with a traditional fireworks display.

Where: Paris | More Info: New Year's Eve Celebration & Fireworks on Champs Elysées

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A gourmet dinner accompanied by an exceptional dance performance.

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The Moulin Rouge offers an unforgettable Christmas evening with a gourmet dinner designed by our Chef, accompanied by the Moulin Rouge orchestra. The final notes of the orchestra fade out, the lights dim, and you are immersed in a warm atmosphere filled with hundreds of red lamps. The "Féerie" review will dazzle you with its flamboyant feather costumes, sequins, and paillettes, its sumptuous decorations, and its stunning French Cancan.

Where: Paris | More Info: Christmas-Time Dinner & Show at Moulin Rouge Cabaret

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