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Galeries Lafayette

Noël à Paris - Les sapins des Galeries Lafayette I

Galeries Lafayette, 2017

Paris Rouge - Noël Grand

My first Paris Christmas experience was November, 2008. I was in awe of the gorgeous tree and the enormous balls hanging from the dome. The looked like red silk. I have seen many Galeries Lafayette Christmas decorations over the years since, but this was by far my favorite.
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Soon, very soon!

 Merci, Galeries Lafayette for  your fabulous rooftop. We can't wait to visit again, next week!

Toits de Paris

Waiting impatiently for the sunset to sett from the roof of Galeries Lafayette. I love getting a bird's eye view of Paris. 

La coucher du soleil

Taken from La Terrasse ,Galeries Lafayette. La vie est belle!

Sunset On The Roof

If you've never experienced sunset on the roof of Galeries Lafayette, you need to put it on your to do list. The balloon was a special effect for the Christmas season, but it's lovely to look over the Opera, rooftops and of course la tour Eiffel!

Galeries Lafayette. 2008

 I will never forget the first time I saw the amazing Christmas exterior lighting of Galeries Lafayette in 2008. I have never seen anything so magical. As the years have gone by, they have paired down the lights to save on the expense. I certainly understand,  but am so grateful I was able to photograph it in all its splendor!

Paris Rouge - Le cheval du carrousel

Galeries Lafayette

Les grands magasins

The view from Galeries Lafayette looking towards  Printemps, two of the grands magasins. At Christmas, they are magical for children as well as the adults!

À travers les yeux d'un enfant

The Christmas windows at Printemps and Galeries Lafayette are truly magical.

Paris Rouge - Somebody's been shopping

 at Galeries Lafayette!

Up on the Roof

This is a view that many of you might have seen. It's the outside of the fabulous glass and steel dome of Galeries Lafayette as seen from the rooftop. In the background, yet another Living Wall/Vertical Garden. These walls are springing up all over Paris!

Old Favorite

This photograph was taken in June, 2010 as Mary and I walked to the Musée d'Orsay to meet friends. I"ve always loved this Galeries Lafayette ad, so I thought it would be fun to recycle this image!

City of Light

In November, 2008, I experienced Paris all decked out for Christmas for the very first time. Galeries Lafayette absolutely took my breath. Due to energy costs, they discontinued this fabulous lighting a few years later. I'm grateful for my photos to remind me of that magical trip.

City Daily Photo Theme Day - City Skyline

Today I join my City Daily Photo fellow bloggers from around the world as we gather together with one theme.... Our City Skyline. 12 trips to Paris and this is still one of my favorites, taken from the top of the Galeries Lafayette at sunset. Life doesn't get much better than this.

Have a look at the CDP Theme Page and see all the other fabulous skylines around the world right HERE

Le coucher du soleil

If you are lucky enough to catch sunset on the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette, you are lucky enough. I've had this as my screen saver for while. I share this loveliness with you.

Avant et après II

Continuing the series of images taken last November before and after the attacks on 13 novembre, 2015. 

On 13 novembre I had the pleasure of meeting Edouard de Bailliencourt, the Sales Representative , North America, for Galieries Lafayette for lunch and a tour of the beautiful store. After our lunch, I was free to roam the store taking photos of their fabulous Christmas decorations. I made sure to go up to the rooftop observation deck for a sweeping view of the city. The French flag flying atop the magnificent Opéra Garnier  caught my eye.

Note: It was with great sadness that we all mourn the injuries and loss of lives as a result of the attacks on the city of Brussels today. 

Je Suis Belge

Nöel est ici!

Galeries Lafayette is known for their magnificent holiday decorations and this year did not disappoint. I have photographed for many years and I believe that this year is ranks very high on my list! I especially loved this image as it reflects the stores beautiful galleries.

For more photographs of this year's spectacular decorations, please visit my photo essay on Bonjour Paris.

Today, I also join James' Weekend Reflections right HERE!

All That Glitters

Without a doubt, Galeries Lafayette is one of the most elaborate of all the Grand Magasins in Paris. The gorgeous dome is jaw dropping and during the Christmas season, it is spectacular. Next week I will be meeting Indré Gasiune, their International Online Reputation Manager for a tour, photos and lunch. I promise to share many photos of GL all dressed up for the holidays!