In Paris, as soon as November arrives, the city doesn’t just shiver—it shines. The boulevards light up with their first garlands, squares welcome their Christmas trees, and department stores step into the spotlight by unveiling their Christmas windows, a ritual that captivates both youngsters and grown-ups, locals and visitors alike. Each opening is a genuine event: performances, parades, and sometimes even celebrity appearances to kick things off.
These shop windows tell genuine stories to behold, captivating every eye. From Printemps Haussmann to Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, from BHV Marais to Bon Marché Rive Gauche, each brand unveils its own magical world and makes Paris sparkle as Christmas arrives Noël.
A highlight of the season, they attract curious visitors who come to marvel, take photos, and share in the magic. It's worth the wait, but in the meantime, check out the calendar below for the 2025 Christmas window display openings at Parisian department stores, so you don't miss any of these sparkling and magical moments.
Christmas 2026 at Printemps Haussmann: the theme and the unveiling date for the store’s window displays.
There’s a quirky Christmas brewing at Printemps Haussmann! For the 2026 holiday season, the Parisian department store unfurls the thread of "Un Noël bien tricoté," a tale peopled with mischievous cats, crafty mice, and skeins that do as they please. Animated window displays, hand-sewn characters, and whimsical scenery: mark your calendars for early November to discover a story that promises to give its little heroes a real run for their money! [Read more]
A quirky Christmas is in the works at Bon Marché Rive Gauche! For the year-end holidays 2026, the Paris department store channels a mountain village, with snow-dusted chalets and a few inhabitants who are, to put it mildly, unexpected… But what do the animated window displays have in store for us? Don’t miss the opening in early November. [Read more]
It’s going to be a riot of color this Christmas at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann! For the 2026 holiday season, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac takes charge of the Paris department store’s decorations and invites us into a quirky tale filled with fantastical characters. But what surprises do the animated windows and the famous tree under the Dome have in store? We’ll know by mid-November. [Read more]
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Next stop: Christmas! At Beaugrenelle Paris, in the 15th arrondissement, the holidays take on the vibe of an old-fashioned train journey. From November 5, 2026 to January 3, 2027, a towering Christmas tree, a miniature train, and nutcrackers set the scene beneath the glass roof of the shopping center. All aboard starting November 5 with the lighting ceremony! [Read more]
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Christmas 2026 at Printemps Haussmann: the theme and the unveiling date for the store’s window displays.
Christmas 2026 at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche: the theme and the opening date of the window displays
Christmas 2026 at Galeries Lafayette: the theme and the unveiling date of the window displays.
Beaugrenelle’s 2026 Christmas tree: a little train and nutcrackers drop by in the 15th arrondissement.
