As the end-of-year holidays approach, the Christmas 2024 windows of Parisian department stores are revealed, attracting young and old alike. From the Bon Marché to the Samaritaine via the Galeries Lafayette and the BHV Marais, these magical displays are essential to fully experience the spirit of Christmas in Paris.
Every year, the capital shines brightly thanks to its lively windows. Since 1909, the Parisian department stores compete in creativity, transforming their facades into real Christmas spectacles, a pleasure for the eyes and a tradition dear to Parisians. Their artistic and inventive character reinforces the magical atmosphere of Paris in December, making each walk a unique moment to savor.
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann: a historic 130th Christmas
In 2024, the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann celebrate their 130th Christmas with animated windows from November 14 to December 31, 2024. For the occasion, the creator Kevin Germanierknown for its commitment to upcycled fashion, imagines costumes made from recycled materials. The high point remains the large fir tree under the domeilluminated with 20,000 light points and decorated with futuristic details. A sound and light show promises to delight visitors. Read more.
Printemps Haussmann and its Printemps Express inaugurated by Juliette Binoche
From November 7, 2024, the Spring Haussmann invites you to board the Spring Expressan imaginary train crossing snowy landscapes. Until December 31, 2024, the windows reveal passengers in costumes made from recycled fabrics, demonstrating an ecological approach. The inauguration, on November 7 at 5 p.m., will take place in the presence of the famous Juliette Binoche, marking the launch of an immersive experience where glamor and magic meet.
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche: a poetic Paris
The Cheap Left Bank offers, from November 8, 2024, windows populated with colorful and playful creatures, featuring a Regressive and poetic Paris. Under the starry sky of the capital, green rabbits hide, lobsters dance in fountains and street lamps shelter mysterious characters. An ode to Parisian fantasy to discover until the end of the year.
The Samaritaine: enchanted winter garden
From November 8, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Samaritan woman metamorphoses into a fairy winter gardenthanks to its collaboration with Thoiry Wild Lights. Inspired by Art Nouveau and nature, this unique setting is marked by giant butterflies and fantastical creatures. The windows, created by six talented artists, offer a journey imbued with luminous poetry, conducive to escape and wonder.
BHV Marais: a magical parade opened by Léna Mafhouf
The BHV Marais does not fail to make an impression with its windows which come to life from November 6, 2024. The inauguration, scheduled for 6:30 p.m., by Marc Lavoine, Adriana Karembeu and Léna Mafhouf, is accompanied by a sound and light show. Rue de Rivoli is transformed into a living theater where mischievous elves play and animate the scene, immersing visitors in a playful and warm world. These windows are a call to childhood memories.
Don't forget to stroll past these sparkling windows to rediscover, during a stroll, all the magic and nostalgia of Christmas.
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