Christmas is coming to Yvelines (78)! From November 29 to December 1, 2024, Chatou's Marché de Noël will be pulling out all the stops, with cute chalets, a guest appearance by Santa Claus, and a whole lot of fun.
Get your mittens and children's hearts ready, the Chatou Christmas Market is coming to Place Maurice Berteaux, from November 29 to December 1, 2024, with everything you need to melt with delight. With cosy wooden chalets, glittering Christmas trees and garlands ready to compete with the stars, it's Christmas before time in this charming town in the Yvelines region (78)!
On the program? Designer stands brimming with gift ideas and gourmet specialities, plus magical entertainment! Santa Claus will be there with his sleigh, his sweets and his photogenic smile. As for surprises, be prepared to meet the unicorn fairy, Olaf, luminous juggling elves, and thrill to live Christmas carols.
And if you're feeling creative, there's a greeting card workshop to warm the hearts of the seniors, too. On Sunday morning, head to the Christian Murez esplanade for a gourmet finale, complete with hot chocolate and spiced wine.
Chatou Christmas Market 2024 program:
Letter to Santa Claus
Write to Santa Claus and slip your envelope into the giant letterbox in Place Maurice Berteaux.
Friday, November 29 from 12 to 8:30 p.m.
- 4:15pm to 7:45pm: Fanfare Noël band with carols for all ages
- 4:30 pm to 8 pm: Meet Santa Claus, distribute sweets and take a photo in his sleigh
- 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. / 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. / 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Santa Claus Nutcracker musical parade
- 5pm to 7:30pm: The mascot wanders around, and it's up to you to discover this year's character!
Saturday, November 30, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Meet Santa Claus, distribute sweets and take a photo in his sleigh
- 10:45 am to 11:15 am / 11:45 am to 12:15 pm / 12:45 pm to 1:15 pm: Musical entertainment
- 4:30 pm to 5 pm / 5:30 pm to 6 pm / 6:30 pm to 7 pm: Unicorn Fairy and her friend Olaf on parade
- 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. / 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. / 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Illuminated juggling elves
Sunday, December 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- 3pm to 6pm: Meet Santa Claus, distribute sweets and take a photo in his sleigh
- 2:30pm to 3pm / 3:30pm to 4pm / 4:45pm to 5:15pm: Christmas storytelling
- 3 pm to 3:30 pm / 4:15 pm to 4:45 pm: Gospel choir
But also Christmas entertainment at Marché Maupassant
Sunday, December 1, 10am-1pm - Avenue de l'esplanade Christian Murez
- Tasting of mulled wine, hot chocolate and gingerbread.
- Santa Claus: candy distribution, strolls and photo session.
- Greeting card workshop led by the "10 jours pour voir autrement" association. These cards will then be offered to seniors with their gourmet parcels.
- And from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.: the Prankster Goblin will be on hand!
In short, a weekend in Chatou that would be a shame to miss. See you there?
