2025 Christmas lights in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78): a Winter Party with parade and DJ set

Every winter, Paris lights up! From the Champs-Élysées to the Faubourg Saint-Honoré, viaAvenue Montaigne, Place Vendôme, and Boulevard Haussmann, the end-of-year illuminations dressthe capital in golden lights. And as always, the whole of Île-de-France joins in with this sparkling atmosphere. Everywhere, the streets are adorned with bright decorations that herald the sweetest of festive interludes.

In this whirlwind of light, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, in the Yvelines (78), hosts one of the most eagerly awaited events of the season. The Winter Party returns on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., to kick off the festivities in style. On the program: two performances of the "Santa's Brigade" parade, orchestrated by the Les Ambianceurs company—first at 4:30 p.m., then at 6 p.m., between the Saint-Germain Church and the Place du Marché-Neuf.

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And at 6:30 p.m., the moment everyone has been waiting for... the launch of the Christmas lights! Place du Marché-Neuf lights up, while DJ Melo Manie sets the tone and warms up the atmosphere. The season is officially underway!

The magic continues from December 6, 2025, to January 4, 2026, with the traditionalChristmas Village and its ice rink, an essential winter ritual for skating and enjoying the festive atmosphere that envelops the city. A bright, warm program that is 100% Christmas spirit!

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