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 true seasonal tradition, they draw curious visitors who come to marvel, take photos and share in the magic. The wait is worth it, but in the meantime, check out the calendar of the 202§ Christmas window displays unveilings at Paris’s major department stores below, so you don’t miss any of these sparkling, magical moments.
Printemps Haussmann: “A Christmas knitted together” – Date postponed, new date to come
Christmas 2026 at Printemps Haussmann: window displays unveiling postponed as a precaution
At Printemps Haussmann, Christmas 2026 is being knitted stitch by stitch… but you’ll have to wait a little longer! As a precaution, amid the demonstrations in Paris, the department store has postponed the unveiling of its Christmas windows until a later date. Mischievous cats, little mice and balls of wool will soon take over Boulevard Haussmann for a heartwarming, whimsical tale. The new date will be announced soon. [Read more]
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! [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]
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. [Read more]
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Next stop: Christmas! At Beaugrenelle Paris, in the 15th arrondissement, the festive season takes on the feel of a journey by train in days gone by. From November 3, 2026, to January 3, 2027, a giant Christmas tree, a little train and nutcrackers set the scene beneath the shopping center’s glass roof. All aboard from November 3, with the lighting ceremony! [Read more]
Christmas 2026 at Printemps Haussmann: window displays unveiling postponed as a precaution
Christmas 2026 at Le Bon Marché: a quirky snow-covered village in Paris—the window display theme
Christmas 2026 at Galeries Lafayette: the theme and the unveiling date of the window displays.
BHV Marais' 2026 Christmas Window Displays: The Tale of the Little Fir
Beaugrenelle’s 2026 Christmas tree: a little train and nutcrackers drop by in the 15th arrondissement.
