Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Yerres with our event guide. Whether you're a long-time Yerres resident or newcomer, this guide will accompany you through all the winter celebrations in our city.
The church square comes alive with its traditional Christmas market, while Caillebotte Park hosts an outdoor ice rink. Along Gabriel Péri Street, shopkeepers decorate their windows, creating a festive atmosphere all the way to the station. The city center's illuminations reflect in the Yerres River, offering a pleasant walk along the developed riverbanks.
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Yerres Holiday Light Displays
Paris Christmas Lights Tour
- What to Expect
- Unique bus tour with Christmas decorations.
- Description
- Discover the most iconic places in Paris illuminated, enhanced by Christmas decorations and shining with a thousand lights. Our panoramic bus offers an unobstructed view of the City of Light, with audio-guides synchronized to traditional Christmas carols.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Paris Christmas Lights Tour
Dragons and Lanterns Festival at Jardin d'Acclimatation
- What to Expect
- 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns on 6 hectares.
- Description
- The Lantern Festival : the Dinosaur Ball at the Jardin d'Acclimatation features 100 dinosaurs and 2,000 lanterns over 6 hectares, offering an extraordinary light trail.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Dragons and Lanterns Festival at Jardin d'Acclimatation
Yerres Holiday Markets and Shopping
Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
- 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, treats, and free rides. The trees are chosen to respect the environment, and the lighting uses energy-efficient LED technologies.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Hotel de Ville Christmas Market
Tuileries Garden Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional Christmas market with wooden chalets and family-friendly activities.
- Description
- The Tuileries Christmas Market offers a festive experience with nearly 80 wooden chalets, an outdoor ice rink, and numerous activities, including rides and children's shows.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Tuileries Garden Christmas Market
La Defense Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- More than 200 decorated stalls offering artisanal products and gourmet specialties.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at La Défense offers a wide range of artisanal products, Christmas decorations, and regional and international gourmet specialties. Visitors can stroll through the 200 decorated stalls, admire the twinkling lights, and be enchanted by the scents of cinnamon and hot chocolate.
- Where
- La Défense | More Info : La Defense Christmas Market
Notre-Dame Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with artisanal creations and regional gourmet specialties.
- Description
- The Notre-Dame Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with artisanal creations and regional gourmet specialties. Visitors can find jewelry, ceramics, textiles, leather, and local artisanal food products.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Notre-Dame Christmas Market
Montmartre Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Market stalls dedicated to made-in-France items with textile and food creations.
- Description
- The Montmartre Christmas Market features local creators offering decorative items in wood, metal, ceramics, and textiles, as well as traditional food products like cheese, pretzels, and mulled wine. 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
- Presence of gourmet stalls and children's activities.
- Description
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market offers a variety of gourmet and artisanal products, with decorated stalls and children's activities.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market
Square René Viviani Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique artisanal creations and regional gastronomy.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at Square René Viviani offers a festive atmosphere with artisanal creations, regional gourmet products, and children's animations.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Square René Viviani Christmas Market
Yerres Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Concert at the Eiffel Tower
- What to Expect
- Classical concerts in a unique location above Paris.
- Description
- The Christmas Concerts at the Eiffel Tower offer an exceptional musical experience with classical pieces by Vivaldi and Strauss, performed by talented musicians.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Concert at the Eiffel Tower
Radio Classique Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A unique musical event combining classical masterpieces and Christmas carols.
- Description
- The Grand Concert de Noël de Radio Classique is a musical event that combines classical masterpieces and the most beautiful Christmas carols, presented by the Orchestre Consuelo and the Chœur de l'Université PSL.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Radio Classique Christmas Concert
Christmas in Danger at Château de Blandy-les-Tours
- What to Expect
- Interactive experience where one becomes the hero of a mysterious quest.
- Description
- Dive into an immersive story where Christmas is in danger at the Château de Blandy-les-Tours. Discover historical characters, mysteries to solve, and challenges to overcome in a medieval setting.
- Where
- Blandy-les-Tours | More Info : Christmas in Danger at Château de Blandy-les-Tours
New Year's Fireworks on the Champs-Elysées
- What to Expect
- Participation in the largest "Ola" ever and giant karaoke.
- Description
- The New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Champs-Élysées is a grandiose pyrotechnic display that closes the New Year's celebration. Musical and artistic animations, as well as participatory performances, create a festive and interactive atmosphere. The show is preceded by a video mapping projected on the Arc de Triomphe, highlighting the theme of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Fireworks on the Champs-Elysées
Yerres Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Gourmet Tour of the Seine
- What to Expect
- Combined cruise of the Canal Saint-Martin and the Seine with a snack included.
- Description
- This Christmas gourmet cruise on the Seine offers a unique experience by navigating the Canal Saint-Martin and the Seine, with a delicious snack and breathtaking views of Parisian monuments.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Gourmet Tour of the Seine
Jurassic Illuminations at Jardin des Plantes
- What to Expect
- Nighttime light trail through 5 Jurassic environments.
- Description
- The Jardin des Plantes transforms into a light trail where you discover Jurassic species, with monumental and animated sculptures, featuring plesiosaurs, archosaurs, and ammonites.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Jurassic Illuminations at Jardin des Plantes
Christmas at Parc Astérix
- What to Expect
- Christmas celebration in an Astérix-themed amusement park
- Description
- The Christmas at Parc Astérix is a unique opportunity to experience a festive event in an iconic setting inspired by the Astérix comic book series.
- Where
- Plailly | More Info : Christmas at Parc Astérix
Christmas Dinner on the Seine
- What to Expect
- Dinner cruise with panoramic views of Paris' historic landmarks.
- Description
- Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Seine with a panoramic view of Paris' historic landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. The menu is crafted with seasonal ingredients and French-inspired dishes.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : Christmas Dinner on the Seine
New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine
- What to Expect
- Celebrating midnight in front of the Eiffel Tower.
- Description
- Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Seine with an exceptional cruise, offering breathtaking views of Paris's illuminated landmarks.
- Where
- Paris | More Info : New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise on the Seine