Christmas 2023 in Paris: The best places in Paris to buy Christmas decorations

It's that time of year again! Christmas is early this year, as it is every year, and you're not ready? Wait, wait, let's rewind... In Paris, it all starts with the inauguration of the Christmas window displays in the Grands Magasins, animated and ever more enchanting tableaux for the delight of families. Another not-to-be-missed event is the illuminations of the capital's main streets, which sparkle with a thousand lights throughout the festive season.

Paris is transformed into an enchanting landscape, with magic pouring into hearts around every corner. The delicious, cinnamon-scented fragrance of traditional Christmas markets or Tea Time in Paris's beautiful palaces, the inspiring pop-ups for gift ideas that spring up everywhere, or the sweet melody of the season's magical shows and concerts.

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So, the capital is getting ready to celebrate Christmas in style, but what about you? Have you chosen the yule log that will melt your heart on Christmas Eve, spotted the gifts to give to your loved ones in the early hours of the morning and chosen the colorful theme for your interior decorations this year? In Paris, you'll find a whole host of nugget shops to stock up on Christmas decorations for your tree and home!

From must-see spots to more confidential boutiques, discover our favorite addresses for Christmas decorations in the capital:

More confidential addresses

La Maison du Roy, the kingdom of Christmas decorations on Grands Boulevards in Paris
La Maison du Roy – this lovely store mixing antiques and 18th century-style decorations – is the perfect place in Paris to find gorgeous Christmas decorations! Inside, handmade bulbs – like genuine masterpieces – rub shoulder with textile treasures and other sophisticated objects, in a Christmas Kingdom staging. [Read more]

Astier de Villatte, the atypical little Parisian store and wonderful Christmas decorations
Astier de Villatte makes your Holidays sparkle with atypical and customized Christmas tree bulbs. From mid-October to late December, this little store located in rue Saint-Honoré, specialized in craft ceramics, opens the doors of its wonderful den set on the first floor and packed with fabulous Christmas decorations. [Read more]

Il était une fois, the unusual Parisian store selling Christmas decorations all year round!
Il était une fois ..., the half-fantasy, half-Christmas Parisian boutique welcomes you all year round in the heart of the Marais district. Inside, elven figurines meet Santa Clauses of all kinds in a generous profusion of festive decorations and wonders. [Read more]

Disneyland Paris: the Boutique du Château, the spot that smells of Christmas all year round
Did you know? At Disneyland Paris, in the heart of Sleeping Beauty Castle, lies a surprising boutique where the Christmas spirit never stops. Here, you'll find decorations and gift ideas typical of the festive season... 365 days a year! [Read more]

Department stores

The trendiest : Le Printemps
The Golden Palm for creativity goes to the historic store on Boulevard Haussmann. This year, Printemps is once again reissuing its famous busts of celebrities such as Queen Elizabeth, Elton John and Grace Jones, real collector's items that are snapped up at breakneck speed.

The funniest : Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche
This prize goes unquestionably to the Left Bank department store! For Christmas 2022, Le Bon Marché's Santa Claus is disguised as a biker or a footballer, so that everyone can identify with him and have a Christmas bauble "in his image"!

It's off to a So Parisian Christmas shopping experience!

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