A Snowy Christmas Escape at BHV Marais - Watch the Window Magic

It’s a quiet evening in Paris, but the department store windows of Le BHV Marais are quietly whispering stories of winter magic. The video captures a dreamy walk past the store’s Christmas displays, all designed around a winter escape to the Swiss Alps. Everything feels soft, gentle, and shimmering painted in delicate whites and silvery greys.

Inside each window vignette, tiny forest animals (squirrels, deer, birds) animate their own alpine holiday. They ski, read by lampposts, or gather around miniature cabins framed with snow-dusted pines. There’s a gentle soundtrack behind it all dreamy and soothing that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a quiet snow globe.

This isn’t just a commercial display. It’s a little invitation to slow down, to daydream, and to remember how warm the holiday season can feel, even in a cold mountain scene. Shannon’s tone, soft and affectionate, feels very much like an old friend showing you her favorite secret. She signs off with a sweet “Bisous & big hugs from France” her words feel like a hug themselves.

The charm of BHV Marais is part of Parisian heritage: it’s not just a store, but a gathering place for inspiration. Its Christmas windows are a tradition, a way to celebrate the season with artistry and generosity. In 2025, BHV’s theme is called “Christmas Reverie”, a delicate, generous dreamscape meant to evoke sharing and wonder.

In many ways, these windows are miniature stories - little scenes that invite you to pause, to imagine, and to be transported. For Parisians and visitors alike, strolling along Rue de Rivoli to admire them becomes part of the holiday ritual.

This video is a small treasure. a reminder that Christmas in France isn’t just about lights and crowds, but whispered magic, crafted with care. Whether you're in Paris or simply wishing for that gentle winter calm from afar, this little clip is a warm, snowy breath from the heart of the Marais.

Watch the YouTube video here - it’s a little holiday postcard from Paris.