Xmas 2011 in Paris
Xmas craziness at the Parc Floral de Paris
until 8th January 2012
Unusual Paris, Xmas 2011 in Paris
So who had the bonkers idea of dressing up Xmas trees as Asterix, Shrek and The Simpsons? The Paris Scool of Florists, that’s who!
photos: Madeline Florance. Click an image to see the original blog post on paris.fr
All the streets illuminated for Xmas 2011 in Paris!
Here, we call it « Paris illuminates Paris ». Take a look at the list of the 130 streets and squares that are illuminated for Xmas 2011.
photo by Aaymeric Gobert used under cc licence
The Xmas 2011 window displays at Le Bon Marché
Sometimes, less is more, and Le Bon Marché has eschewed toy-filled windows of puppets and rock music for an altogether classier approach – an education bu fun sound and light show that tells a sweet story about the stars. Magical !
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The Xmas 2011 window displays at Printemps Homme
It’s slightly by accident that we came across the Xmas 2011 window displays at Printemps Homme (whilst scooting around the back of the main Printemps building actually).
Still using their Rêves d’Evasion theme, and more ‘mature’ than the main displays at Printemps or Galeries Lafayette, they are packed with little details and extremely well done!
photos : JasonW
The Xmas 2011 window displays at Lafayette Maison
The window displays at Galeries Lafayette’s home décor store (opposite their main department store) really caught our eye because of their animated images, but especially because they made our camera go completely crazy!
photos: JasonW
The Xmas 2011 window displays at Printemps
Le Printemps isn’t going to let its neighbour Galeries Lafayette win the battle of the Xmas displays, oh no! With GL going all out for rock and fashion, le Printemps takes a more sedate and classy path with its Rêves d’Evasion theme othcestrated by Karl Lagerfeld, sponsored by Chanel and inaugurated by Mrs. Johnny Depp, Vanessa Paradis (and her giant cheekbones!)
Photos: JasonW
The Xmas 2011 window displays at Galeries Lafayette
We made out annual pilgrimage – as many do – to see the famous animated window displays in the department stores near Opera. At les Galeries Lafayette, they’ve gone for a fashion-slash-rock concept, but is it any good? Come see our photos and film…
photos by JasonW
Vignerons en Seine organic wine sale -
10th & 11th December 2011
Twenty-two producers of organic and biodynamic wines gett together on a boat on the Seine for a wine sale direct from producer to consumer. Perfect for stocking up for the holiday season!
photo by 'le Vin Parfait' used under cc licence
Special opening of the Paris funfair museum
from 26th December 2011 – 2nd January 2012
Usually only open for groups that book in advance, the Xmas holidays are your chance to see this quite extraordinary place, filled will old funfair exhibits and games…
photo by Philippe Gaillard used under cc licence
Charléty-on-Snow 2011
from 26th December 2011 – 2nd January 2012
Paris’ Charléty stadium becomes a snowy resort for the days between Xmas and New Year. A children’s icy paradise!
photo by Charles Van den Broek used under cc licence
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