A magical Christmas in Paris

At the following locations: Galeries Lafayette Haussmann , the theme is the Christmas Beehive. Eleven displays, in eleven shop windows, feature 14 animated figures inspired by life in the hive: the Queen’s banquet, the winter garden, bees at work… The traditional giant illuminated Christmas tree stands beneath the dome, as it does every year, and every 30 minutes it comes to life as bees take flight.

At Printemps Haussmann two large Christmas trees adorn the Atrium, whilst in the shop windows along the pavements, colourful scenes showcase whimsical animals coming to life under the spotlights: the Queen of the Reindeer, the Tough-as-nails Turkeys, and the parrots.

At the Bon Marché on the Left Bank, the theme of the shop windows is ‘the fir tree in all its forms’: king of the forests, refuge for wild animals, Christmas tree in shimmering colours.

Christmas markets.

Numerous Christmas markets have sprung up in the streets of the capital during the festive season. Artisans, designers and other stallholders offer a variety of items to place under the Christmas tree. As you wander around, you’ll unearth some unique gifts.

For those feeling peckish, mulled wine, crêpes, waffles and roasted chestnuts are on offer.

Here is our selection of the capital’s most beautiful markets:

• The Christmas market at the Tuileries Marcel Campion, having left the Champs-Élysées, has set up his market there until 5 January.
• The Christmas market at the Hôtel de Ville On the forecourt of Paris City Hall, from 14 December to 6 January 2020.
• The Christmas market at the ‘’ Canopée du Forum des Halles runs from 14 November 2019 until 29 December 2019.
• The Paris Christmas market Beaubourg Place Georges Pompidou, Paris 4th arrondissement.
• Christmas market Notre-Dame de Paris 13–29 December 2019. Square René Viviani, 2, rue du Fouarre, Paris 4th arrondissement.