Christmas in Paris: The Magical Decorations at Galeries Lafayette

Every year, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, the prestigious Paris department store, pulls out all the stops to celebrate the holiday season. The unveiling of the Christmas tree, glittering beneath the Art Nouveau glass dome, is eagerly anticipated by Parisians. As seen through the lens of photographer Virginia Jones, the grand magasin decks its halls with sparkling decor. This year’s theme is “Experience Christmas through Another Planet,” as Galeries Lafayette has teamed up with Star Wars for exhibitions and events. The window displays– known to stop passing traffic on the boulevards– are filled with robots and spaceships: an “intergalactic world.” Draped with planet-like baubles, the Christmas tree is described as “cosmic.”