Bonjour! Here is my final holiday post of the season with more beautiful displays from Paris. (If you missed the previous one, you can find it HERE.) First we visit the charming installation of trees at Place Dauphine. Shades of blue have been seen throughout Paris this year in decor and packaging by Dior, Ladurée, Chanel, Galeries Lafayette and other brands.
Another favorite installation of mine this year is the classic and elegant tree at the Musée Rodin, a short walk from the apartment. I visit this museum regularly, especially in late spring when the rose garden is in full bloom. But this is the first year I’ve seen their holiday decor and it is breathtaking! With such magnificent architecture and such a glorious setting, a great deal of embellishment isn’t required.
Below, this year’s decor at the Angelina location near me. They don’t have sit down service but you can get their famous hot chocolate to go!
Below, a cute pop up shop called Innocence, in the Marais.
The Ritz teddy bear is making his annual appearance in the front of the hotel on Place Vendôme.
On Avenue Montaigne, one of the most luxury shopping streets in Paris, the exteriors of Plaza Athénée (above) and Dior command everyone’s attention.
Below, the giant globes in the Bon Marché.
We’ve had quite a bit of rain the last few days, which we have very much needed. The holiday lights reflected in the wet surfaces give extra sparkle and dimension. Here are scenes from Place Vendôme and Place Maurice Barrés.
And lastly, as we were due to have snow much of last week, I had the idea to put my small flocked trees on one of the balconies and photograph the snow falling over them. Well, the weather services were quite a bit too optimistic and all we had was a very light dusting in the middle of the night! But I photographed the trees anyway, just for fun.
See more of the holiday decor in Paris HERE and in London HERE.
Wishing you much joy and festive merriment!
xx
G
As always, very beautiful photos.
Merry Christmas and a happy, safe New Year
Hi Ellen!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them. I’m sure I missed some highlights but did my best to get all around the city for the best decorations.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday!
G
Thank you so much for sharing the Christmas beauty in Paris! Your photos are marvellous! I appreciate you getting out and about in the inclement weather to share the beauty with us! Merry Christmas to you both!
Hello, Joy! I’m so very happy that you enjoyed the photos. Yes, it’s been quite cold and wet but not unbearable. We were hoping for snow but that fizzled out. Now it is a lot of rain, which we do need. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, too!
G
What lovely decorations, dear Georgianna. And also great shots. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Hello, Huda! Thank you! I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the photos. It’s a great pleasure to share them. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, too. I always appreciate hearing from you. G
Georgianna, gorgeous pics as always. I love the Place Vendome and you made it absolutely magical! Merry Christmas to you as you celebrate in the most beautiful city in the world. Blessings, Cate Tuten
Hi Cate! Thank you! Place Vendôme was so wet but actually not cold that night so we could linger and enjoy the lights. I wish you a very Merry Christmas, too, and all the best for a bright New Year! G 💕🎄
Just a delight! Thank you for sending a bit of Paris for the holidays.
Hi Patty!
My pleasure, always. Wishing you and your family a joyous holiday season!
G
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing Christmas in Paris. Wishing you A Merry Christmas!
Hello, Nancy! Thank you so much. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the tour. I feel there is always so much more to share than I can manage but did want to make sure to get these posted so you could imagine what it’s like here. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, too. Thank you for your always thoughtful visits and comments. G
Thank you so much for all the breathtaking Paris beauty your eye is amazing. Merry Christmas to you xx
Hello, Norma! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the tour of beautiful Paris. It is a visual feast, especially at this time of year.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Thank you for stopping by. xx
Merry Christmas, Georgianna! Vos photos sont magnifiques! Thank you for sharing your glorious photos of the holiday season in London and Paris!! They are inspiring and beautiful. Can’t wait to get there some day!
Merry Christmas, Joy, and merci beaucoup! Very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tours of London and Paris holiday displays. The cities really go all out! I hope that you do get here some day – you have my positive wishes for that!
All the best,
Georgianna
Those are the nicest, most realistic flocked trees I’ve ever seen, lovely:)
Hi Melanie, Oh, wow, thank you! I’m certainly not an expert, I just wanted trees that were a soft shade. I’m not a fan of red and green, to be honest!
I hope your holidays are wonderful!
G
You take such beautiful and calming photographs. You live in a magnificent city which must be fun to photograph!!
Hi Candace and thank you! I’m so pleased that you find my images calming as that is what I hope to achieve. And yes, Paris is endlessly inspiring and fascinating. Living here is a dream! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season. My best,
Georgianna
Absolutely gorgeous Christmas phots!! I bet it’s a joy walking around around Christmas time!