Christmas 2025 in Sartrouville (78): Meet Santa Claus, glide on the ice rink, enjoy a spectacular light parade, pony rides, and live concerts

When the Christmas markets light up with twinkling garlands and Paris celebrates its iconic holiday events, it’s easy to overlook that, just beyond the ring road, some seasonal festivities are just as worth the trip. This year, Sartrouville (78) is hosting an event packed with magic, treats, and irresistible surprises: the traditional "Merchants in Festive Spirit" day, on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Starting early in the morning, Marché Debussy transforms into a culinary runway: tender poultry, aged cheeses, fresh seafood, and sweet treats that can tempt even the most disciplined. To top off the festive atmosphere? Santa Claus himself, accompanied by his elves, takes a well-deserved break—and offers photo opportunities—between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Well-behaved visitors will even leave with some delightful chocolate confections to enjoy at home.

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At 2:30 PM, head to the pop-up ice rink on the main square, where Santa Claus, just done with his post-market snack, makes a surprising appearance… on skates. Following him, a troupe of graceful stiltwalkers in a magical ballet leads visitors to the Dispensary Park, which has been transformed into an enchanted land for the holidays.

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Starting from 3:30 PM, the venue transforms into a magical playground for families: pony rides, face painting workshops, creative stands, sweet treats, and a lively Christmas Pop Rock concert to energize the afternoon. The day will culminate at 5:45 PM with the grand Circambull’Noël show by the Art Évolution company, a spectacular finale filled with thousands of lights, wrapping up an enchanting holiday moment not to be missed in the Yvelines!