Every year, during the holiday season, we have just one desire: to immerse ourselves in the Christmas spirit and fully enjoy it. The window displays of the major department stores and other Christmas illuminations in Paris have been enchanting us for decades.

The Printemps Haussmann, Galeries Lafayette, Le Bon Marché, La Samaritaine, and BHV stores offer animated displays to celebrate Christmas. They light up the facades of major Parisian brands with a variety of motifs. Creative teams have worked for a year to create these animated scenes, revealing the magic of the season.

The window displays of the Parisian department stores are illuminated as early as November with their most magnificent decorations to captivate the public right outside their doors. The lights of the Champs-Élysées and Christmas window displays are iconic symbols of Christmas in Paris. Like little puppet theaters and animated cartoon scenes, the creativity and originality of the displays are remarkable each year: the stores compete with one another in inventiveness to attract more visitors by offering entertaining and delightful spectacles.

Christmas 2024 Windows at Printemps: Printemps Express

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Printemps Haussmann unveils its famous animated Christmas displays under the theme "Printemps Express." This year, visitors will have the opportunity to board the "Printemps Express," a magical train journey within Printemps, exploring four festive window displays. With its 132 handcrafted characters, 160 hours of installation, and 18 months of preparation, the Printemps displays offer a personalized experience. It is time to discover the imaginary wagon inspired by the 1920s that will take you through various animated scenes adorned with intricate details and beautiful light effects. 


Christmas 2024 Windows at Le Bon Marché: Christmas in Paris

Le Bon Marché offers a spectacular show to celebrate the holiday season. Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, set in white and gold decor and surrounded by numerous Eiffel Towers, invites you to immerse yourself in the magic of an exceptional Parisian Christmas. All the wonders of the capital are displayed in the four windows of Rue de Sèvres. The City of Light offers a dazzling celebration to discover with the family. 


Christmas 2024 Windows at BHV: Christmas Time

BHV invites you to discover "À l'heure de Noël" ("Christmas Time"). The windows, designed by French illustrator Limistic, will transport you to an enchanted and colorful universe. The festive displays offer a magical stroll for all ages. 


Christmas 2024 Windows at Galeries Lafayette: 130 Years!

For its 130th Christmas, Galeries Lafayette has enlisted Swiss designer Kevin Germanier to create a festive celebration that promises to be magical and luminous. All the displays present theatrical scenes where characters tell stories of "eco-friendly" festivities. Every year, the Christmas windows of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann captivate visitors, drawing millions of curious Parisians and tourists of all ages. Under the dome, the immense Christmas tree is also a symbol of Christmas in Paris. This authentic tradition is ingrained in the essence of this store, conveying the magic of Christmas. 


Christmas 2024 Windows at La Samaritaine: Enchanted Winter Garden

La Samaritaine transforms into an enchanted winter garden to celebrate the holiday season. In collaboration with Thoiry Lumières Sauvages, the department store offers a magical experience where giant plants and luminous creatures flourish in a fantastical setting. Inspired by its Art Nouveau heritage and the botanical passion of its co-founder Marie-Louise Cognacq, the space becomes a vast greenhouse, with each floor offering luminous surprises. The window displays and plant sculptures created by contemporary artists bring a sense of wonder, making it a true winter paradise to explore with the family.