Hotels near Galeries Lafayette Christmas Tree and Windows

The Christmas tree under the stained-glass dome of Galeries Lafayette Haussmann is one of the most spectacular festive sights in Paris. Each year the department store unveils a giant themed tree in its central atrium, along with animated Christmas windows along the Boulevard Haussmann that draw crowds of families.

Next door, Printemps Haussmann also creates elaborate Christmas windows, so the stretch of boulevard between the two stores becomes a festive walk. The windows and tree are usually unveiled in mid-November.

Both stores have rooftop terraces with views over Paris, including the Opéra Garnier and the Eiffel Tower. It is an easy indoor stop between visits to an outdoor Paris Christmas market.

Pro Tip: Visit the Galeries Lafayette tree on a weekday morning, when the store is quieter, then head up to the free rooftop terrace for views over the city. See the windows after dark for the full effect.