Christmas 2015: The Department Stores in Paris, France
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| 'Let the show begin' |
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| The view from the top of the Printemps |
To
dive even more into the festive spirit, the only thing that I longed
for was to see Christmas displays in Paris and get excited about all
the beautiful lights in the streets. Although nothing can beat
English cities when it comes to Christmas atmosphere (at least to
me), I still think Paris does have some pretty displays during the
festive period. My favourite place to go at this time of year is
the Galeries
Lafayette and
the Printemps,
the huge Parisian department stores that many of you must know of
already. Each year, they arrange their windows with amazing themed
decorations, and the inside is also filled with trees, baubles and
lights. Nothing makes me happier than going to the Galeries during
Christmas time, even though the place is packed full of people. The
festive atmosphere is too good to miss, and the work done in the
window displays are amazing!
This
year, the Printemps (which are celebrating their 150th birthday) have
decided to go for a very springy - according to their name! - theme,
with flying and dancing flowers, and roses on the
ceiling. To these, you can add a wonderful Burberry window display
(Burberry does amazing displays each year!), amongst many others. As
for the Galeries Lafayette, they went for a space and
robots theme - I guess it has something to do with the new
Star Wars film! I don't have many photos of these displays though,
because of the awful reflections of light you couldn't see much in
the pictures that I took. :(
The
best part to me in the wonderful Christmas tree inside the Galeries,
in all its gold glittering beauty! If ever you come to Paris
during the Christmas and New Year period, I highly recommend you go
to the Galeries Lafayettes and the Printemps - both stores are right
next to each other in a beautiful part of the city. Don't forget to
stop at a nearby café (or even at the café of the stores if you're
feeling fancy) for a hot drink. I promise you, you'll be full-on
Christmas mode!
Have you ever been to these stores during the Christmas period? Or to any department store that creates beautiful festive scenery during that time of year?
Lots of love,
Julia x
Lots of love,
Julia x
16 commentaires
Beautiful photos Julia!!
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing all the Christmassy feeling in these wonderful pictures!
I do agree with you, in England (although I can only really talk about London) they do it better than most places! I love London at Christmas time, and I especially love Oxford street and all the lights they have, as well as Selfridges displays.
Much love,
Mona
Thank you Mona ♥ Yes London at Christmas is amazing, especially around the big shopping areas like Selfridges as you said. Bath and Winchester are also wonderful to visit during Christmas time! But Paris is obviously a nice one too :P xx
DeleteWow everything looks so beautiful and the view is breath taking! Would love to visit one day!
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays x
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Yes, this is really a wonderful place to be at Christmas time, it is so festive and sparkly and fun :D xx
DeleteWOW your department stores look magical! I didn't go into any when I went to London, there must have been millions of people haha! So lovely to see what Christmas looks like in other cities! :) xx
ReplyDeleteConny
Yes, they know how to create an atmosphere in these stores! However the downside is that there are crowds of people inside, it's true! :( xx
DeleteWow these pictures look absolutely stunning and are the definition of festive spirit! You are so lucky to live in such a magical place - or kingdom of lights! :D I would so love to visit one day, only at Christmastime!! xx
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Thanks Elizabeth! xx
DeleteI enjoyed all of these pictures. I loved all the roses as I'm a big fan of flowers...like a huge fan of them! I need a new bouquet every week! xx, adaatude.com
ReplyDeleteThe roses displays are really cool, although the ones with the moving faces in are quite creepy, I wish you could see this for real haha :P xx
DeleteYour pictures are completely stunning, you're a great photographer! xx
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Thanks so much Lou! xx
DeleteLovely Photos, thanks for sharring them with us ! That Christmas tree is an absolute goal !
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked them Sophie! Yes this tree is wonderful and magical :D xx
DeleteHello, I have just stumbled on your blog and it is really interesting :) I love all the pictures from Paris, they are amazing. I would have been in heaven in that make up hall!! Hope you have a lovely new year!
ReplyDeleteJess xx
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Thanks Jess! I'm glad to share these photos and that you like them :D Happy new year to you too, I'll surely check out your blog! xx
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