In Paris, the Christmas holidays take on a very particular dimension thanks to the religious ceremonies organized in emblematic places such as the Madeleine church, Notre-Dame de Paris and the Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre. In 2024, the Eglise de la Madeleine will invite you to participate in a moment of meditation and music to celebrate the Nativity.
Tuesday 24 Decemberthe Madeleine will open its doors at 8.00 pm for one vigil at 8.30pmfollowed by the traditional Night massthe culminating moment of the celebration of the birth of Christ. The following day, Wednesday 25 Decembertwo masses will be held, at 10.30 and at 18.00while a Christmas concert at 4.00 pm will add a musical and festive touch to this special day.
The Christmas ceremonies at the Madeleine are part of a tradition that attracts faithful and curious people, who come to enjoy the impressive architecture and unique acoustics of this neoclassical monument in the 8th arrondissement. Reachable via metro stations Madeleine, Concorde o Opérathe church welcomes visitors every day from 9.30 all 19.00.
But Paris is full of other opportunities to celebrate Christmas in equally notable contexts. Notre-Dame of Paris offers its first masses after reopening. At the top of Montmartre hill, the Sacred heartopen day and night, offers a midnight mass on December 24 and all-day services on December 25, with stunning views of the capital as an added bonus.
At the Eglise de la Madeleine the emphasis is on the fusion of tradition and music, with a program accessible to all. Particularly awaited is the concert at 4.00pm of the Christmas day which promises vibrant interpretations of Christmas classics and sacred works.
At the Madeleine, at the Sacré-Cœur or near Notre-Dame, the churches of Paris offer moments of spirituality and beauty at Christmas. Let yourself be carried away by the magic of these places, where architecture, history and contemplation come together to illuminate your holidays.
For more information, visit the church's official websites or go directly to the church. Take advantage of this opportunity to experience a traditional and peaceful Christmas in the heart of Paris.
