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Boulevard Haussmann, Champs-Élysées, Faubourg Saint-Honoré… Here are the dates when different streets in the capital light up

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The capital is getting ready to sparkle with a thousand lights. Its streets and boulevards will gradually see their Christmas illuminations light up, between mid and late November, much to the delight of Parisians.

It's official: the magic of the holidays is coming to the capital, and it starts this weekend! The various streets and avenues of Paris have already been dressed up with their Christmas decorations for a few weeks now, but it's finally time to switch them on to show off all the splendor of the City of Light. Here's more about the dates of the capital's light displays.


The big moment kicks off this Sunday with the Moulin Rouge and the Republican Guard

Some will say that mid-November is way too early to turn on the holiday lights. Others will say, on the contrary, that it's almost too late. Either way, it's this Sunday, November 15, 2026 that the first

The streets of Paris will sparkle with a thousand lights. It's notably the Faubourg Saint-Honoré that will mark this launch. And things have been done on a grand scale! For the occasion, the street, as well as the storefronts of the shops in the 8th district, will be illuminated. The dancers from the Moulin Rouge as well as the Republican Guard will be on hand to offer you a spectacular and memorable show. 


November 19th, a key day from East to West across the capital 

On Thursday, November 19th, 2026, other must-see spots throughout the capital will be lit up, including Boulevard Haussmann. The festivities kick off at 6 p.m. on Diaghilev Square. Cyril Lignac is the special guest for this 2026 edition and will stand alongside Delphine Bürkli, mayor of the 9th arrondissement, to mark this moment. On the same day, Bercy Village in the 12th arrondissement will also light up with its festive decorations and holiday sparkle.

Place Vendôme will likewise illuminate between November 18th and 20th, and remain aglow until the beginning of January 2027. 


Lights shining bright until the end of the month

The end of November promises plenty of sparkle! You'll need to wait until November 22nd to see the Champs-Élysées light up. Cate Blanchett and Feu Chatterton! will be the special guests at the big switch-on. As for the Notre-Dame-de-Paris forecourt, it will illuminate on November 29th.