Christmas showcases guide

Opening of Galeries Lafayette's Christmas window displays today: Castelbajac sees the holidays in technicolor!

The 2026 Christmas window displays at Galeries Lafayette are unveiled today! This Thursday, November 12, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac turns Haussmann Boulevard on its head with "Au cœur de Noël," a pop fairy tale populated with fantastical creatures. And beneath the Cupola, his giant tree also promises to dazzle with a riot of color.

Printemps Haussmann’s 2026 Christmas window displays: a delightful tale of cats and balls of yarn – our photos

The cats are out at Printemps Haussmann! For Christmas 2026, the Paris department store transforms its animated window displays into a whimsical tale populated by mischievous felines, mice and balls of yarn. Welcome to “A Well-Knitted Christmas,” where the decorations are in for a tangled time!

November 11, 2026: 10 great things to do in Paris and Île-de-France on this public holiday

The November 11 public holiday falls on a Wednesday in 2026, splitting the week in two in Paris and Île-de-France. Christmas window displays, giant lanterns, a vinyl fair or remembrance of the Great War: here are our ideas for making the most of it.

Christmas 2026 at Le Bon Marché: a quirky snow-covered village in Paris—the window display theme

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche is heading for the heights this Christmas 2026! From October 24 to December 31, the Parisian department store will be transformed into a mountain village, complete with snow-covered chalets, sparkling fir trees and festive decorations. In November (date to be announced), its animated window displays will welcome a lively bunch of plush pigs and sheep, ready to put on a little show on Rue de Sèvres!

BHV Marais' 2026 Christmas Window Displays: The Tale of the Little Fir

BHV Marais’ Christmas window displays tell the tale of the Little Fir, who sets out to find his lost lights in six chapters. On Rue de Rivoli, in the 4th arrondissement, the department store will revive the Bazaar spirit starting November 17, 2026.

La Samaritaine's 2025 Christmas window displays put the ribbon at the heart of the holiday season.

For Christmas 2025, La Samaritaine is transforming into a huge gift waiting to be unwrapped. From November 5 to January 6, giant ribbons and swirls will snake their way from the grand staircase to the facade, while the iconic peacock will leave its fresco on the 5th floor to join in the fun and watch over your gifts.

Hermès à tire d'aile at the Grand Palais, Leïla Menchari's showcase exhibition

Hermès invests the Grand Palais with a beautiful exhibition, A Tire-d'aile, to be discovered free of charge from November 8 to December 3, 2017. In this lovely exhibition, the Hermès house pays tribute to Leïla Menchari, the designer of Hermès window displays from 1978 to 2013, by recreating 8 iconic windows in the galleries of the Parisian landmark.