The Christmas window displays of Parisian department stores in 2026
Every year since 1909, Paris’s grand department stores have come alive as Christmas approaches.
From November 5, 2026, to January 3, 2027, the display windows along the Grands Boulevards will feature fantastical characters all of which you can admire for free from the sidewalk.
This complimentary spectacle is one of the capital’s essential, enchanting holiday traditions.
Whether you are visiting as a couple, with your family, or on your own, come and take in the displays after dark or visit in the morning to avoid the crowds!
Each year, the unveiling of the Christmas window displays in Paris is a must-see event.
With lively displays, parades, and appearances by celebrities, every store pulls out all the stops, using boundless imagination to make the capital sparkle.
For the 2026 season, fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac has created a "pop" fairy tale, filling the windows of the Galeries Lafayette on Boulevard Haussmann with fantastical characters.
Look out for Santa Claus buried under a mountain of children’s letters, the Princess of the Glades, and a host of angels gathered for a grand banquet.
The official unveiling will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM, featuring the magnificent Christmas tree beneath the store’s iconic glass dome (la Coupole).
You can also lace up your skates at the pop-up ice rink, which will be open on the rooftop from November 24, 2026, to January 3, 2027.
The view of the Eiffel Tower from there is absolutely breathtaking!
Mischievous cats, mice, and balls of yarn come to life through 160 handmade characters discover them in the window displays at Printemps starting November 5, 2026.
Also, don’t miss the return of the ice rink at Printemps Haussmann this year!
At BHV Marais, follow the "Little Fir Tree" (Petit Sapin) on a six-chapter quest to find its lost lights, beginning November 17, 2026.
At Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, explore a snowy mountain village complete with wooden chalets, set up on Rue de Sèvres from November 6 to December 31. On the second floor, be sure to visit the "Village Garden" (Jardin du Village), which features four distinct themed areas.
During your stay, you can also admire the holiday illuminations along the Champs-Élysées, running from November 22, 2026, to January 3, 2027.
If you want to fully enjoy the Christmas window displays at Paris’s grand department stores, book a hotel in the heart of the city just steps away from La Madeleine and Boulevard Haussmann.
The Best Western Plus Hôtel Sydney Opéra welcomes you just a short walk from these iconic department stores.
Settle into our 3-star hotel and enjoy the comfort of our 36 warm, contemporary rooms, all equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi.
Upon waking, start your day with our breakfast buffet.
Book your stay in Paris today!
From November 5, 2026, to January 3, 2027, the display windows along the Grands Boulevards will feature fantastical characters all of which you can admire for free from the sidewalk.
This complimentary spectacle is one of the capital’s essential, enchanting holiday traditions.
Whether you are visiting as a couple, with your family, or on your own, come and take in the displays after dark or visit in the morning to avoid the crowds!
The 2026 Christmas Window Displays: An Unmissable Event (November 5, 2026 – January 3, 2027)
Each year, the unveiling of the Christmas window displays in Paris is a must-see event.
With lively displays, parades, and appearances by celebrities, every store pulls out all the stops, using boundless imagination to make the capital sparkle.
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann: "At the Heart of Christmas"
For the 2026 season, fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac has created a "pop" fairy tale, filling the windows of the Galeries Lafayette on Boulevard Haussmann with fantastical characters.
Look out for Santa Claus buried under a mountain of children’s letters, the Princess of the Glades, and a host of angels gathered for a grand banquet.
The official unveiling will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM, featuring the magnificent Christmas tree beneath the store’s iconic glass dome (la Coupole).
You can also lace up your skates at the pop-up ice rink, which will be open on the rooftop from November 24, 2026, to January 3, 2027.
The view of the Eiffel Tower from there is absolutely breathtaking!
Printemps Haussmann: "A Well-Knit Christmas"
Mischievous cats, mice, and balls of yarn come to life through 160 handmade characters discover them in the window displays at Printemps starting November 5, 2026.
Also, don’t miss the return of the ice rink at Printemps Haussmann this year!
BHV Marais and Le Bon Marché: Two Contrasting Atmospheres
At BHV Marais, follow the "Little Fir Tree" (Petit Sapin) on a six-chapter quest to find its lost lights, beginning November 17, 2026.
At Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, explore a snowy mountain village complete with wooden chalets, set up on Rue de Sèvres from November 6 to December 31. On the second floor, be sure to visit the "Village Garden" (Jardin du Village), which features four distinct themed areas.
During your stay, you can also admire the holiday illuminations along the Champs-Élysées, running from November 22, 2026, to January 3, 2027.
Stay at the Best Western Plus Hôtel Sydney Opéra
If you want to fully enjoy the Christmas window displays at Paris’s grand department stores, book a hotel in the heart of the city just steps away from La Madeleine and Boulevard Haussmann.
The Best Western Plus Hôtel Sydney Opéra welcomes you just a short walk from these iconic department stores.
Settle into our 3-star hotel and enjoy the comfort of our 36 warm, contemporary rooms, all equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi.
Upon waking, start your day with our breakfast buffet.
Book your stay in Paris today!
