Christmas 2026 in Enghien-les-Bains: monumental projections to admire for free

Christmas is coming to Enghien-les-Bains in Val-d’Oise once again, with a whole host of activities to enjoy starting at the end of November. In addition to the animated Christmas bubbles and the traditional charity Christmas market, the town in département 95 is also set to immerse residents in a magical atmosphere with monumental projections to admire free of charge from December 4, 2026, to January 3, 2027. Here’s what you need to know.

During the holiday season, there’s no shortage of festive events in Paris, from the Christmas lights to the Christmas markets and light trails. Festivities are also in full swing elsewhere in Île-de-France, with Christmas markets to explore in the Hauts-de-Seine, the Yvelines and the Val-d’Oise. In this department in the north of the Île-de-France region, one town in particular has decided to ramp up its Christmas festivities. That town is Enghien-les-Bains, best known for its lake, casino and annual summer jazz festival.

The lake of Enghien-les-Bains, a bucolic, nature-filled escape within an hour of Paris.
In the Val-d'Oise, do you know the town of Enghien-les-Bains? A must-see destination for the change of scenery it offers, this town features a large lake, a famous casino, and numerous Belle Époque or Art Nouveau villas. A chance to breathe easy and escape, less than an hour from Paris. [Read more]

This winter, the town of Enghien-les-Bains will welcome young and old alike from November 28, 2026, to January 3, 2027 to experience the magic of Christmas. For this year’s holiday season, the town in Val-d’Oise plans to immerse residents in a magical atmosphere with animated bubbles located near the Jardin des Roses, on Place Robert-Schuman, in the Hôtel de Ville gardens, on Place Foch and on Place Mistinguett. The town of Enghien-les-Bains is also planning other activities, including shows for younger visitors, a charity Christmas market, a themed village and an ice rink, as well as free large-scale projections.

Every year-end, the town in Val-d’Oise dazzles us with sound-and-light shows, free to enjoy on the walls of two landmark spots well known to local residents. Created by Damien Fontaine, these two original productions are projected onto the facades of the Town Hall and Saint-Joseph Church from December 4, 2026, to January 3, 2027. To catch these spectacular projections, head there between 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. on weekdays, and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

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