The Christmas Illuminations of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré Committee “Winter Time 2016” were inaugurated on November 17 in the presence of Elsa Zylberstein, Patron of Winter Time 2016, Benjamin Cymerman, President of the Committee, Jeanne d’Hauteserre, Mayor of the 8th arrondissement, Charlotte Bouvard, President and founder of the Association, Olivia Polski, Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of Commerce, Crafts, Liberal and Independent Professions and Jean-François Martins, Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of Sports and Tourism.
The kick-off, launched by Sandrine Quétier, took place at 7pm in front of the Baccarat boutique, which illuminates the prestigious rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris with 14 emblematic chandeliers of the House, in a veritable fireworks display of lights.
The Faubourg Saint-Honoré Committee wanted to join forces this year with the SOS Préma Association, which works with parents of premature and hospitalized newborns. The most glamorous of the Winter Time Raffles, organized by the Faubourg Saint-Honoré Committee, thanks to the generosity of the member Houses of the Committee, is now online. All the profits from the 2016 Winter Time Raffle will be donated to the SOS Préma association. www.wintertimeparis.fr
To win: a magnificent giant Hermès silk and cashmere scarf, a delightful Baby Love bracelet by Cartier, a chic Chanel wallet, a pot of Caviar Luxe cream by La Prairie, a Michelin-starred dinner at the restaurant of the La Réserve hotel, an elegant Prada shoulder bag, a delicate Move My First Diamand Messika bracelet, a dream night at the Madarin Oriental…and dozens of other fabulous gifts! Until January 27, 2017, you can buy your ticket worth €10, and hope to win one of these prestigious gifts. (The draw will take place on January 30, 2016.)
The Paris Gospel Choir performed a concert of Christmas carols for the occasion.