The facades of Parisian department stores (Printemps Haussmann, Galeries Lafayette, BHV, Le Bon Marché) are adorned with the most stunning festive decorations. The magical colours of the seasonal street decorations create a dazzling sight for visitors from all over the world. Luminous arches, multi-coloured bulbs, incandescent flames and sparkling projections of light deck out the avenues of the French capital in festive splendour.

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Need some inspiration for your Christmas lights? Check out these pictures. Create unique holiday outdoor decor with lights. Mix it up, use different coloured lights. Christmas light are not just for around the exterior of you house but hang up lights on arches, gates, benches. Use LED christmas lights that are increasingly popular for their energy saving benefits, and have longer life spans and brighter illumination.

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