Last updated: 11 November 2024
Looking for holiday festivities in Viry-Chatillon? Our guide presents all the festive events that will enliven the city, whether you're a resident or a visitor passing through our commune in Essonne.
The Market Square hosts the traditional Christmas market with its wooden chalets, while the Grande Rue sparkles with glittering decorations. The municipal park transforms into a winter village with its outdoor ice rink, and République Square offers activities for children. Just minutes away, the shopping center also offers festive activities, creating a warm atmosphere throughout the neighborhood.
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Viry-Chatillon Holiday Markets and Shopping
La Défense Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique festival of lights and traditional crafts.
- Description
- 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 alluring scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : La Défense Christmas Market
Tuileries Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional Christmas market with wooden chalets and an ice rink.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market features nearly 80 wooden chalets selling French artisanal products, rides, and a 1200 m² ice rink. Festive animations and food stands complete the holiday offerings.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Christmas Market
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas village with sports activities and Parisian product stalls.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at the Hôtel de Ville offers an animated village with Parisian product stalls, treats, and free rides. The trees are chosen with an environmental respect.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Notre Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique handmade creations and regional specialties.
- Description
- The Notre Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with local artisans and regional specialties, animations, and children's competitions, along with unique handmade creations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre Dame Christmas Market
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- An exhibition of local creators with unique decorative items.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market features local creators with decorative items made of wood, metal, ceramics, and textiles. Local producers offer cheeses, foie gras, pretzels, tapenade, honey, and biscuits. Free workshops for children and a photo opportunity with Santa Claus are also available.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Montmartre Christmas Market
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Decorated stalls and children's activities.
- 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
Alsatian Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- An Alsatian gastronomic experience with traditional products.
- Description
- The Alsace Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est offers a unique gastronomic experience with traditional Alsatian products like Munster cheese, potato galettes, and Kougelhopf. Visitors can also discover local artisans and handmade creations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Alsatian Christmas Market
Marché de Noel at Hotel Maison Mère
- What to Expect
- A ribbon of golden and white balloons suspended at 6 meters high.
- Description
- La Rue des Bulles is a festive installation where 12,000 golden and white balloons suspended at 6 meters high illuminate the Rue des Martyrs. Bars, restaurants, cafes, and wine shops offer musical animations and a champagne hour every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Marché de Noel at Hotel Maison Mère
Swedish Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A selection of gourmet Swedish specialties and gift ideas.
- Description
- The Swedish Christmas Market at the Swedish Church in Paris offers Swedish gourmet specialties, gift ideas, and handicrafts. You can find herring, salmon, cheese, bread, cakes, cloudberry jam, candies, and chocolates, as well as practical kitchen items.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Swedish Christmas Market
Japanese Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Journey into the heart of Japanese culture with workshops and activities.
- Description
- The Japanese Christmas market Shizen offers a unique experience with over 80 exhibitors, workshops, concerts, and DJ sets, immersing visitors in Japanese culture.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Japanese Christmas Market
Viry-Chatillon 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 Christmas carols to celebrate the end-of-year festivities. The concert is presented by the Orchestre Consuelo, directed by Victor Julien-Laferrière, with the participation of the Chœur de l'Université PSL.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Messiah, Bach Christmas Oratorio
- What to Expect
- A unique musical Christmas celebration with classical works.
- 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 at Saint-Sulpice Church
- What to Expect
- A Christmas concert with an associative orchestra and local choirs.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice features a rich program of traditional Christmas songs for choir and orchestra, including pieces like "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" and "Il est né le divin enfant". The Hélios Orchestra, with its diverse repertoire ranging from baroque to contemporary music, offers a unique musical experience in the inspiring atmosphere of the Église Saint-Sulpice.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert with three choirs and a symphony orchestra.
- Description
- The Orchestre Hélios, the Chœur Darius Milhaud, and the Chœur Hélios éphémère will perform at the Église de la Madeleine for a Christmas concert. The program includes traditional French and German carols, as well as iconic compositions by Berlioz and Saint-Saëns.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church
Concert at the Eiffel Tower
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at the Eiffel Tower features classical music performed by the Classik Ensemble and talented soloists, offering a unique musical experience within the Eiffel Tower.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne
- What to Expect
- Gourmet dinner with flamboyant dance performance.
- Description
- The Moulin Rouge Christmas Show offers a gourmet dinner created by the cabaret's chef, accompanied by a live orchestra and a bottle of premium champagne or exceptional wine. The "Féerie" show follows, featuring flamboyant feather costumes and an awe-inspiring French Cancan.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Champagne
Viry-Chatillon Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises
- What to Expect
- Gastronomic dinner with a panoramic view of Paris' historic landmarks.
- Description
- The Christmas Dinner Cruise offers a refined gastronomic experience on the Seine, with dishes inspired by French cuisine and a panoramic view of Paris' historic landmarks.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Lunch or Dinner Cruises