Christmas Market 2025 in Chilly-Mazarin (Essonne 91)

The Christmas market in Chilly-Mazarin is setting up in the green setting of the Parc de l'Hôtel-de-Ville for its new 2025 edition. This unmissable event in Essonne marks the start of the holiday season with an enchanting program designed for the whole family. This year, the market will be open on Saturday, November 29, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, November 30, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Since 2014, this event has attracted many visitors every year who come to discover local crafts and share the Christmas spirit in this town of 20,000 inhabitants located about 20 kilometers south of Paris. To discover all the Christmas markets in Île-de-France, there are many options available to lovers of Christmas magic.

The Hôtel-de-Ville park is transformed into a Christmas village, with some thirty stalls offering a wide variety of products. You'll find cosmetics, jewelry, leather goods, handmade Christmas decorations, honey, candles, stationery, paintings, flowers and perfumes. And there's plenty for gourmets to sample. The municipality also offers visitors mulled wine or hot chocolate to warm up as they stroll between the chalets.

Entertainment punctuates both days to create a truly magical atmosphere. The program includes face-painting and creative workshops for children, a photo booth to immortalize family moments, merry-go-rounds and a treasure hunt to delight the youngest members of the family. The town's media librarians are also offering Christmas tales to transport young and old into the magical world of the festive season. On Saturday, a shortbread decorating workshop lets children give free rein to their creativity at the "Encore un cookie" stand.

The enchantment continues with breathtaking shows. These include giant enchanted bubbles swirling through the air three times over the weekend, and a circus show by Compagnie Soukha. Music fans will enjoy a strolling performance of gospel and Christmas carols by the Harmony Graces group, an aerial show entitled "Féérie Céleste" combining dance and aerial poetry, not forgetting a musical and dance performance by the Groupe Folklorique Portugais de Breuillet. On Sunday, a Christmas concert is held at Saint-Étienne church at 5pm, while the Conservatoire offers storytelling in its auditorium.

The undisputed star of the weekend is, of course, Santa Claus, who will be on hand to meet the children and listen to their gift lists. He'll be on hand to meet all the children and listen to their gift lists, all the while making sure that the youngest ones get a glimpse of him, and creating unforgettable memories.

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In the spirit of solidarity that characterizes this time of year, a toy drive is organized on site to benefit the Secours Populaire de Palaiseau, the Croix Rouge de Morangis and the Restos du Cœur. Visitors can drop off clean games, books and toys, new or in good condition. A great initiative to brighten up the eyes of children who need it most, even if cuddly toys are not accepted for hygiene reasons.

Admission to the Chilly-Mazarin Christmas Market is totally free. Parc de l'Hôtel-de-Ville is located on Place du 8 Mai 1945 in Chilly-Mazarin. For visitors arriving by public transport, the Chilly-Mazarin RER C station is nearby. Motorists will find parking spaces in the vicinity of the Town Hall. For further information, please contact Chilly-Mazarin town hall on 01 69 10 37 00 or visit the town's official website.

This Christmas market is part of a long-established Chiroquoise tradition, and offers a wonderful opportunity to discover the warm atmosphere of this Essonne town during the Advent season. With quality craftsmanship, entertainment for all and a spirit of solidarity, this festive weekend promises some wonderful discoveries just a few weeks ahead of the festive season. To find original gifts for your loved ones, this craft market is an excellent option.

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