Christmas decoration - activities

"L'Artisan de Noël": pop-up Christmas decorations in So Ouest, Levallois (92), and Paris

As the first snowflakes of winter 2024 herald the festive season, the So Ouest shopping center in Levallois (92), along with Galeries Lafayette, Beaugrenelle, Passage du Havre, BHV Marais, Les Passages, Parly2 and Vélizy2, light up from within with the arrival of the ephemeral L'Artisan de Noël boutique.

Christmas history and traditions: when should you make your Christmas tree?

The Christmas windows are lighting up, the first presents are being bought... Perhaps it's time to put up and decorate your Christmas tree. But what does tradition have to say? We'll explain.

The last 12 Galeries Lafayette Christmas trees from 2024 to 2013

Discovering the huge Christmas tree at Galeries Lafayette has become a real tradition in Paris. Every year since 1976, it has adorned the center of the dome of the famous Parisian department store. Like every year, everyone has their say on whether it was better or worse than last year. So we thought a little falsh back of the photos from the last 12 years would give you a better opportunity to compare.

And the prize for the most beautiful Christmas window in the Île-de-France region goes to ...

This year, it's the Chatou garden center-animal shop that wins the prize for the most beautiful Christmas window display 2024 in the Île-de-France region! With its illuminated decorations made entirely on site, this family-run institution, open since 1942, is the pride of its inhabitants. Come and see for yourself this magical storefront that has conquered the region!

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.

Behind the scenes Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche’s Christmas windows: visit the workshops

On Wednesday October 12, 2022, Le Bon Marché Rive gauche unveils the secrets to their Christmas windows for two exceptional tours to enjoy with your family. For the first time, the workshops of dream open to let us admire the Parisian department store’s elves’ precious know-how.