The City of Light in the Season of Light
At Christmastime it’s more like the City of Lights. Nowhere does festive decorations better than Paris and nowhere does Parisian festive decorations better than Galeries Lafayette Haussmann opposite the Palais Garnier. For the last 45 years, the store has suspended a Christmas tree from its vast stained glass Art Déco dome over the central galleried atrium. This year the pneumatic sundae cottage and lobster clad tree is accompanied by a space helmeted Santa Claus. Luxury fashion and interiors brands in the legendary store – 3,500 in total – include Alexander Turpault, Annick Goutal and Tara Jarmon. “One, Two, Three, Noël,” reads one sign. “Nous vous souhaitons de joyeuses fêtes,” another. Further to the west of Paris, in the shadow of the Arc de Triomphe on Champs Élysées, Dior wins best temporary façade for its monochromatic monoflex.
21 replies on “Galeries Lafayette Haussmann + Champs Élysées Paris”
Wow !! Dior looks like a theatre set. Amazing photos. So did you straight from ivy Asia to Eurostar lolz 😊😊 Lav XX
Our car was waiting outside so beautifully choregraphed. Hope all is well. Mary is blazing through Ghana! LVB X
Catching your travels again!
We’re on an international whirl. LVB X
You’ve been busy 💟
Always.
Christmas as never seen before!
Tale of two Christmassy cities.
Hey gorgeous 🥰🌹 glad you’re entering the festive season see you soon babes XXX
Hello darling great to hear from you. Catch up soon. Mary is riding high in Ghana! LVB X
Priceless…. I’m getting the Lavender Blue beeos all afternoon….. Wonderful x
Lot’s to come as ever! LVB X
Hope you’re enjoying Paris 😉
We sure are…
Lafayette always great this time of year. Has Champs Elysees improved? Seemed a bit down at heel last time. X
We had heard it had got a bit tacky but doesn’t seem so now we are here. Lovely tree planting and great high end shops. There is a McDonald’s but even it has chandeliers! LVB X
Absolutely fabulous ! Merry Christmas LVB !
Thank you. Merry Christmas too. Or as we say in Paris, Bon Noel! LVB
And who thought Paris & France was the touchstone of good taste/ bon gout? Fab photos!
Thank you.
They certainly go to town at Christmas!