In the City of Lights during the Season of Lights:
My dear friend Melissa is currently on a Christmas shopping trip in Paris. She excitedly contacted me today when she saw the Christmas tree at Galeries Lafayette. The tree is PINK!
Courtesy of Paris Metblogs
And with my recent Pink Christmas post, she knew I’d be interested. She was right!
Although I’ve been to Paris, I have not been to this store. After a little digging this is what I found:
- Galeries Lafayette is located at 40, boulevard Haussmann which is near the Opéra.
- Although it looks like an amazing mall, it’s actually a 10-story department store.
- Was founded by cousins Théophile Bader and Alphonse Kahn in 1893.
- Began as a small fashion store.
This department store is beautiful all year long. But during the holiday season it’s spectacular. The first picture below is the one from Melissa. In addition to the pink tree, notice the stained glass domed ceiling and all the balconies.
Courtesy of Melissa
I found the next photo–to show a more detailed look at the balconies and stained glass ceiling.
Courtesy of wallyg
The final pic shows that even the outside is beautiful.
Courtesy of Paris Metblogs
As I was talking with Melissa on the phone, (she was still at the Galeries Lafayette) a group of young school-children were being ushered in for a field trip to see the decorations. I had to wonder, “What must it be like to grow up in such a beautiful city?” I can’t even imagine going on this kind of field trip as a child. We once went on a school trip to a factory that made wooden clogs. Seriously. 
Hope you enjoyed this little trip to Paris. Have a great Friday!
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I’ve always dreamed of going to Paris. It looks even better
during Christmas. *sigh* Thanks for the photos!
Paris during Christmas is fantastic! A pink Christmas tree is my dream come true
Don’t think Hubby will go for it though! Hope your friends enjoys the rest of her trip!
The pictures are fantastic!!!
WOW-I have to show this to my daughter-she loves pink and has a small pink tree of her own:)
This is a TREASURE
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I went to Paris during the summer and I loved it! I really treasure the memory.
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Talk about a true Parisian TREASURE! I dream of going there…someday…when we’re done helping out with college, get a new furnace, install new windows, purchase a new garage door….
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I treasure a trip to Paris.
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Looks like there are many TREASURE (s) to see there!! I’d love to go. Thanks.
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shopping in Paris – what a splendid TREASURE of a day you must have had!
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Paris is a dream of mine! Shopping in Paris is quite different
than shopping in my small town! Sigh……
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OMG that is beyond beautiful!! I would love love love to see that in person!!!
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