2024’s Most Enchanting Christmas Windows in Paris Revealed
When Christmas arrives in Paris, the city takes on a whole new magic. Streets sparkle with lights, Christmas markets pop up everywhere, and the festive season fills the air with excitement. Everyone, visitors and locals, looks forward to the return of their favorite holiday traditions.
One of the highlights is the Christmas window displays of Paris’s grand department stores. Since 1909, these stores have been working with top designers to create enchanting animated displays that captivate both kids and adults. These ever-changing scenes have a magical charm and are a must-see during the holiday season.
If you’re out with family or friends, there’s something special about watching these creative displays - it’s like being a kid again. Here's an overview of this year’s displays in Paris's historical Grands Magasins.
Galleries Lafayette
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann celebrates its 130th Christmas with window displays designed by Kevin Germanier (famous for his Olympic creations), with characters dressed in upcycled costumes. Inside, the 15-meter-high Christmas tree adorned with 20,000 lights stands under the Art Nouveau dome, accompanied by a sound and light show.
Here's the launch of the displays with famous French singer Vianney: