Ski slopes, skating rink, fireworks and craft market at Châtenay-Malabry Christmas Village

In Châtenay-Malabry, Christmas is celebrated as it should be: so, as every year, the Hauts-de-Seine town inaugurates its Christmas village, from December 11 to 15, 2024, with a great program for young and old: Christmas market, free ice rink , ski slope, photos with Santa Claus, free horse-drawn carriage rides... One thing's for sure: the magic will also be there!

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So, to put stars in the eyes of the youngest, Châtenay-Malabry's Christmas village has invited Santa Claus, Saint Nicolas and Père Fouettard for you to take photos, and has opened a toboggan and ski run, a large free ice rink and a merry-go-round! And don't miss the town's Alsatian Christmas market, where you'll be able to pick up some great craft and gourmet gift ideas. Then, to prolong the magic of Christmas to the very end, take a free horse-drawn carriage tour of the town, watch the fireworks display on Saturday, December 16, or join in the poetic lantern-lit walk on Sunday, December 17. Happy holidays in Châtenay-Malabry!

The 2024 Christmas Village in Châtenay-Malabry

Christmas Market

• When? December 11 to 15, 2024, daily, 10am to 7pm

Toboggan and ski run

Sledding and mini-initiation skiing supervised by French Ski School instructors. Free loan of sledges, ski boots and skis (gloves compulsory).

• When ? Wednesday-Thursday-Friday 10am-12pm and 2pm-6:30pm, Saturday 10am-5:30pm, Sunday 11am-12:30pm and 2pm-5:30pm
• Free

Ice rink

• When? Wednesday-Thursday-Friday 10am-12pm and 2pm-6.30pm, Saturday 10am-5.30pm, Sunday 11am-12.30pm and 2pm-5.30pm.
• Free admission, free loan of skates, gloves mandatory

Horse-drawn carriage ride

• When ? Wednesday, 2pm to 5:30pm, Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 11am to 12pm and 2:30pm to 5:30pm
• Free admission, but remember to reserve your free place to avoid queuing.

Visit from Saint-Nicolas and Père Fouettard

• When? Saturday, December 14, around 4 p.m.

Children's carousel

• When? Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 7 pm
• Charge

Souvenir photo with Santa

• When? Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15, from 2 to 5:30 p.m., at Santa's House

Fireworks display

• When? December 14, 5.45pm, Hôtel de Ville Park
• Free fireworks display, in the Souvenir Français park

Lantern Stroll

• Departure from the Christmas village.
• When? Sunday, December 15, 5pm
• 3 € per lantern