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Christmas Windows 2025 Children peering into the windows from a special stand

Paris Christmas Windows 2025 – And the Winner Is…!

by Colleen's Paris December 16, 2025
Life in ParisShopping & Markets & Events written by Colleen's Paris

Each year in Paris, department stores decorate their windows with lively Christmas holiday displays. Each stands out for with their own theme to delight. Le Bon Marché on rue de Sèvres (7th arrondissement) was the first store to decorate its windows, in 1909. The displays are as varied as the …

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Video image of women and children models in 1912 Birth of the Department Store Naissance des Grands Magasins Department Store Story

The Birth of the Department Store in Paris-Part 1

by Colleen's Paris September 9, 2024
Exhibitions & ArtParis History & Architecture written by Colleen's Paris

For the first time ever, there is an exhibition devoted to department store origins in Paris. Department stores were made for dreaming. The items on display will transport you back to the years between 1852 to 1925. Department Stores Part Two opens October 16 at the Cité des Architectures & …

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Printemps and Galeries Lafayette Christmas 2022 Windows in Paris

by Colleen's Paris December 20, 2022
Life in ParisShopping & Markets & Events written by Colleen's Paris

Have you ever felt a bit of pressure to beat the clock? Looking at my photos, I found Boulevard Haussmann’s Printemps and Galeries Lafayette Christmas 2022 window, interior and sunset photos waiting for a story. As I write this, it is New Year’s Eve and 2023 is only hours away!! …

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View from rooftop of Printemps restaurant toward Madeleine

Paris Restaurant Terraces with Views

by Colleen's Paris February 21, 2015
Life in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Paris restaurants with views are popular and the numbers are increasing. This post updates Maison Blanche, Le Chalet des Iles, and Foyer de Chaillot (formerly Café de l’Homme), Terrass” Hotel (formerly Le Diapason au Terrass” Hotel),

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Paris Christmas Ferris Wheel

Paris Christmas Events

by Colleen's Paris November 19, 2010
Archive written by Colleen's Paris

The following list will help you enjoy Christmas events in and around Paris beginning in November: Concorde, Tuileries Ferris Wheel Place de la Concorde Ice Skating: Parvis de l’Hôtel de Ville (plaza in front of city hall) Christmas windows Nativity Scenes Saint-Vincent de Paul church – close to the gare …

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Lunch with a view at 58 Tour Eiffel

Lightness of being at the 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant

by Colleen's Paris July 27, 2010
Archive written by Colleen's Paris

This story has been archived. Some of the information may have changed since first published. A restaurant with distinct styling Go to one of the Eiffel tower’s restaurants, 58 Tour Eiffel, to see the style and design of a well known Parisian designer. Buy your ticket on line and save …

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