Get your Christmas sweaters and ice skates ready: on December 6 and 7, 2025, Pontoise invites you to an enchanted break on the banks of the Oise! What's on the program? Christmas lights and video mapping projected onto the ramparts, a Christmas village with around twenty exhibitor chalets, and entertainment for young and old alike, for a weekend that will make your eyes sparkle in the Val-d'Oise (95).
Christmas market and Santa as guest-star
Stalls brimming with flavors and handcrafted creations: enough to spoil your loved ones (or yourself, no judgement here). A real chalet party! As for the kids, they'll be treated to a VIP meeting with Santa and souvenir photos to frame straight away.
Free workshops for personalized gifts
Younger visitors can give free rein to their imagination by making Christmas decorations, stars, or drawings throughout the weekend.
Skating and laughter guaranteed
The skating rink makes a big comeback! On 54 m² of ice, young and old can try their hand at skating. And if your pirouettes aren't up to scratch, don't worry: 40 pairs of skates are on hand for all the trials... and laughter.
Little train, big excitement
To link the city center with the Christmas village, board the little train for free. Essential stops: Hôtel de Ville, Saint-Maclou Cathedral and Place Notre-Dame. Yes, even transport is getting into the festive spirit!
Shows, street performances, and fireworks
With beating drums, a traveling marching band will kick off the festivities on Saturday, before a luminous ballet on stilts lights up the streets. On Sunday, the giant polar bear parade will take over, bringing the weekend to a spectacular close.
Later, on December 20, head to the lantern parade: at nightfall, the procession will set off from Place de l'Hôtel de Ville and make its way to the Jardin de la Ville, where fireworks will light up the winter sky.
And because we can't get enough, a carousel will be set up on Place du Grand-Martroy from December 20 to January 4 (every day from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (except December 25 and January 1)).
Pontoise is putting up its XXL garlands for a magical Christmas in the Val-d'Oise!
Dates and Opening Time
From December 6, 2025 to December 7, 2025
Location
Pontoise Town Hall
hotel de ville pontoise
Route planner
Official website
ville-pontoise.fr
More information
On the Quays of the Oise
Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
