Christmas tree - activities

Galeries Lafayette 2024 window displays and Christmas tree

In Paris, the magic of Christmas returns to Galeries Lafayette for Christmas 2024. From November 14 to December 31, 2024, we're off to discover the animated window displays and giant Christmas tree enthroned in the heart of the department store. A special edition awaits us this year as the house celebrates its 130ᵉ Christmas. At the helm is Kevin Germanier, creator of the Golden Voyageur des JO, who promises us enchantment and light. Check out the images from the inauguration, which takes place this Thursday, November 14, with guest Vianney.

"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 2024: where to buy your Christmas tree in Paris and the Île-de-France region?

In France, it's customary to put up and decorate your Christmas tree on the first Sunday in December. But before that, you need to be able to find one you like! Find out where you can buy your Christmas tree in and around Paris.

Christmas 2023: where to put your Christmas tree after the festivities in Paris?

Once the festive season is over, the City of Paris invites you to drop off your Christmas tree at one of the capital's many collection points, until January 20, 2024!

Christmas 2023 at the Forum des Halles with singer Valentina and Secours Populaire

Westfield Forum des Halles celebrates Christmas 2023 with magic and solidarity! Between magical decorations and committed events, the center in Paris' 1st arrondissement is joining forces with Secours Populaire for a Toy Drive and a solidarity tea party, and on December 16, 2023, singer Valentina will give a free concert at the foot of the big Christmas tree. These magical events will transform shopping into a joyful and meaningful experience for the festive season!

The 2023 Place Vendôme Christmas lights in Paris

For the festive season, the Comité Vendôme invites you to join us on November 22, 2023, to discover the Place Vendôme Christmas illuminations. A magical, luminous Parisian décor, with four 10-metre-high Christmas trees and 160 smaller ones in front of the district's luxury boutiques.

Why do we decorate a tree at Christmas? Origins and traditions of this oh-so special tree

Why do we decorate a tree at Christmas? Where does this tradition come from? Let us try and give you an answer!