Here is where and when the most beautiful Christmas markets in the Essonne department will take place

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This is the moment that many people are waiting for: strolling through the magical aisles of the Christmas markets with a good mulled wine or hot chocolate in hand. A magical moment to experience this weekend in the Essonne department. Indeed, the Christmas markets are starting, and News Essonne you to find the best ones not to be missed.

The fabulous Janvry market

It is one of the only markets in the Île-de-France region which has the merit of rivaling the traditional Christmas markets of Alsace. The authentic Christmas market in the town of Janvry, located in the Chevreuse valley, will take place this year, weekends from November 29 to December 1, and from December 6 to 8, 2024.

Visitors will once again be able to discover a multitude of regional, gastronomic and artisanal products from more than a hundred exhibitors. Children, for their part, will be able to meet Santa Claus in his workshop, located in the heart of the municipal farm.

Exhibition of nativity scenes within the church, rides for children, rides on small trains… Once again, the volunteers of the Janvry Festival Committee hope to attract more than 70,000 visitors.

Fireworks, carousel, exhibitions…

But that's not all. Many other towns in the department will also transport you to the fabulous magic of Christmas. And it starts this weekend with Pussay marketwhich will take place from December 30 to 1, 2024. It will take your taste buds on a journey with the presence of numerous local products, including the essential foie gras. Local artisans will also offer 100% handmade gift ideas: pottery, embroidery and even candles.

Then head to Palaiseau to marvel at its wonderful Christmas market which will take place on December 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2024 on Place de la Victoire. It will put creativity in the spotlight with the presence many artists and local artisans. The perfect opportunity to find unique gifts. Entertainment and street shows will also delight young and old alike.

From December 7 to 8, 2024, a warm and festive atmosphere awaits you at the Christmas market in the city of Ballancourt-sur-Essonne. Numerous stands with magnificent objects, on-site catering, rides, or even an exhibition of a railway network will be waiting for you.

To see the Essonne sky light up, direction Massy. The city organizes its Christmas market on December 6, 7 and 8. Throughout this festive weekend, young and old will be able to take part in a number of activities such as an ice sculpture show, a pyrotechnics show, or even a Christmas concert.

When there are more, there are more…

Et for even more magichere are some Christmas markets not to be missed:

• Évry-Courcouronnes: from December 6 to 7, 2024, the Place des Droits de l'Homme will be transformed into a real Christmas village with more than ten stands and around fifteen chalets. Carriage rides with Santa Claus, merry-go-round, brass band, balloon sculptor, children's face painting artist, luminous stilt walkers, or even fire shows are waiting for you.
• Monthléry : the Parc de la Souche will be transformed on December 21 and 22, 2024 during the city's brand new Christmas market. Many surprises await you.
• Étampes: on Sunday, December 15, 2024, more than fifty exhibitors will be present on Place Notre-Dame. Children will even have the opportunity to take a photo with Santa Claus.
• Forges-les-Bains: More than sixty exhibitors will be present at the town's Christmas market which will take place from December 14 to 15, 2024 at the Parc des Thermes.

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