The most dazzling Christmas lights in Paris

Gling, gling, the ringing of Christmas bells is already ringing out in the capital and declares the hunt for the most beautiful illuminations open! The windows of department stores are adorned with their most beautiful clothes of light and promise flamboyant illuminations which also infiltrate our favorite Parisian avenues. The golden opportunity to stroll through the glittering aisles of the Galeries Lafayette, to stroll on the Champs or to enjoy a good hot chocolate at Place Vendôme.

 

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The Champs-Élysées dressed in gold
The most beautiful avenue in Paris is adorned with a thousand lights! The Champs-Élysées will sparkle again from November 19, 2023 with an illumination inaugurated by actor Gilles Lellouche accompanied by several children from the Petits Princes association. This year, the avenue covered in gold immerses us in a dazzling and warm atmosphere to fill our eyes with stars.

Champs-Élysées
Avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75001

 

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The Faubourg Saint-Honoré lights up!

As Christmas approaches, Faubourg Saint-Honoré is already celebrating. On November 16, 2023 at 6 p.m., the neighborhood will come alive in a magical symphony and will delight young and old with illuminations launched by the incredible Élodie Fontan, Philippe Lellouche and Christina Milian.

Faubourg Saint-Honoré
Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008

 

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Place Vendôme puts on its Christmas costume

On November 22, 2023, a string of majestic fir trees arrive on Place Vendôme which is transformed thanks to a magical and flamboyant decor. 4 10 meter high fir trees followed by more than a hundred others enhance the square and illuminate its surroundings in a magical winter atmosphere.

Place Vendôme
Place Vendôme, 75001

 

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Christmas lights shine on Avenue Montaigne

The magic of Christmas definitely seems to invade a good number of Parisian streets and does not fail to dazzle Avenue Montaigne which is adorned with its most beautiful lights from November 20, 2023. The illuminations slip into every corner of the avenue , in the shops and even in the trees which sparkle with a thousand lights for our greatest joy.

Avenue Montaigne
Avenue Montaigne, 75008

 

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Bercy Village puts on its 31

Bercy Village lights up in Christmas colors from the end of November and invites us to get closer to our inner child with a host of Christmas shows. Fairies, elves, reindeer and the captivating Nutcracker will cross our path and immerse us in the world of the imagination where all possibilities are available to us. Resplendent avenues that promise a memorable magical journey, equipped with a selfie spot in the shape of a giant candy cane to immortalize these magical moments.

Bercy Village
Cour Saint-Emilion, 75012

 

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The Samaritan woman transformed into a temple of delicacies

The magic of Christmas has already knocked on the door of La Samaritaine, which reveals flamboyant displays of delicacies adorned with grandiose chandeliers and giant fir trees. The irresistible world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is brought to life here while the surprising works of artists Gab Bois and Thomas Liu Le Lann adorn the aisles of the department store. A delicious feast is announced within the walls of the Samaritaine!

The Samaritan
9 rue de la Monnaie, 75001

 

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Christmas made of paper comes to the Printemps windows

This year, thousands of letters and wishes land in the windows of Printemps and offer a captivating aerial spectacle. These famous windows populated by winged paper beings come to life in an explosion of colors and festivities from November 9, 2023 in the presence of the iconic actress Catherine Deneuve.

Printemps Haussmann
64 boulevard Haussmann, 75009

 

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The XXL Christmas baubles are infiltrating the windows of Le Bon Marché!

This year, the Bon Marché windows are transformed around the theme “Christmas in all its splendor” bringing together a whole bunch of giant teddy bears in a universe dotted with XXL Christmas baubles and stardust. The gourmet landscape which surrounds the fascinating stuffed animals delights our pupils and tickles our taste buds, be careful, you risk falling in love with this cute universe.

Cheap
24 rue de Sèvres, 75007

 

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The Christmas of our dreams seems to be coming to Galeries Lafayette...

From November 15, 2023, the department store's windows take us on a journey to imaginary land, shaped by the fashion designer Charles de Vilmorin who brings his sublime designs and creations to life. We will discover the mysterious universe of the Little Girl and the Magic Brush but also that of the Star Lady and Santa Claus, a journey which promises to be rich in magic crossed by the immense presence of the giant fir tree nestled in the middle of the Galleries.

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
40 boulevard Haussmann, 75009

 

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The BHV immerses us in a sumptuous enchanted forest!

This year, the BHV puts the forest in the spotlight and transforms into a real landscape teeming with fir trees and wild creatures. We are delicately guided through the woods populated by foxes, bears and fabulous birds. It's an explosion of greenery that sparkles in the huge store and promises an enchanted New Year's Eve!

BHV Marais
52 rue de Rivoli, 75004

 


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