Galeries Lafayette Christmas windows: Castelbajac’s fairy tale

“Au cœur de Noël”, a giant storybook

For Christmas 2026, Galeries Lafayette gave designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac free rein. Under the theme “Au cœur de Noël” (“At the heart of Christmas”), the monumental windows on boulevard Haussmann read like the pages of a storybook coming to life, with a character created by the designer, Armand, guiding visitors young and old.

The tree under the dome

Inside, look up: the giant Christmas tree stands beneath the famous dome, also designed by Castelbajac. A seasonal must-see, free, just like the stroll along the windows.

Visiting tips

• The display is on from 12 November 2026 to 5 January 2027.
• Come on a weekday or early in the morning to avoid the December weekend crowds.
• A pop-up ice rink has been announced on the store’s rooftop from 24 November to 3 January.
• At neighbouring Printemps Haussmann, the window unveiling has been postponed; no new date has been announced yet.

How to get there from the hotel?

Galeries Lafayette stands at 40 boulevard Haussmann. From the Concortel, head to boulevard Haussmann and walk towards the Opéra: about 10 minutes (estimate). Find the store on our illustrated map, then go up to the Galeries Lafayette rooftop for the view over Paris.