Paris Under the Snow: Fabienne Delacroix’s Winter Exhibition in Paris
On December 12, painter Fabienne Delacroix opens Paris sous la neige at Galerie Cyril Guernieri, an exhibition of more than thirty winter scenes displayed in the heart of the artistic neighborhood Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
The show coincides with the release of her fourth book with HC Éditions, also titled Paris sous la neige (Paris under the snow), and a new artisanal hand-cut wooden puzzle reproducing the book’s cover. Many of the paintings were made last winter, as snow fell steadily outside her studio window.
Below, a closer look at the book, the exhibition, and the workshop behind the puzzles.
Fabienne in her studio & her latest book: Paris sous la neige (Paris under the snow)
Sweet Nostalgia & Winter Light
Paris sous la neige (Paris under the snow) presents Fabienne’s latest collection, a series of romantic wintry scenes from a bygone era. The paintings capture the dreamy colors that settle over Paris in winter, softening rooftops, muffling sound, and turning the blanketed boulevards into a sweet, lasting memory.
“Ciel rose au Tuileries” — “Les quatre saisons aux grands”
In the book’s introduction, the artist’s daughter points to a Japanese word for the feeling these paintings evoke: natsukashii, a nostalgia without sadness, only the pleasure of remembering. Fabienne’s work illustrates that kind of memory, the wonder of a child’s first snowfall, preserved in paint at a time when real snow in Paris has grown so rare.
Published by HC Éditions, the book is a bilingual French-English edition. Japanese and Korean translations are also available through QR codes, so readers in several countries can follow the text in their own language.
“Soir d’hiver Place de l’Opéra”
The Exhibition at Galerie Cyril Guernieri
The exhibition runs December 12, 2026, through January 9, 2027, at Galerie Cyril Guernieri, 11 rue Visconti 75006, Paris. It marks Fabienne’s return to the gallery where she made her Paris debut last summer, in a show celebrating her 30th anniversary as a professional artist.
The show brings together more than thirty works: original paintings, fine art prints, and a new collection of fine art prints on acrylic glass. Many of the paintings on display also appear in the book. Visitors can buy copies of Paris sous la neige at the gallery, along with artisanal wooden puzzles of the works, crafted by Puzzle Michèle Wilson.
Galerie Cyril Guernieri x Fabienne Delacroix
The Opening Reception
The opening reception takes place on Saturday, December 12, from 3 pm, with free admission, and Fabienne will sign copies of the book. The artist purposely chose an early afternoon start so guests can plan it around a winter stroll through Paris, perhaps with a little Christmas shopping along the way. The celebration continues into the evening.
The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 7 pm. Hours may change over the Christmas and New Year holidays, so check before you go.
A Collaboration with Puzzle Michèle Wilson
That unhurried winter mood extends to Fabienne’s longstanding collaboration with Puzzle Michèle Wilson, which has been hand-cutting wooden jigsaws in its French workshops since 1975. The craft has earned the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label, France’s mark for living heritage.
Puzzle Michèle Wilson x Fabienne Delacroix
The collaboration now spans around 20 designs, including views of Paris and scenes of the French countryside. Collectors and puzzle enthusiasts around the world buy these reproductions of Fabienne’s paintings.
The Art of the Hand-Cut Puzzle
The English term “jigsaw puzzle” takes its name from the saw once used to cut wooden puzzles. At Puzzle Michèle Wilson, artisans carry on the tradition with a scroll saw, a fine-bladed tool that lets them cut intricate shapes by hand. Mastering it takes around two years of training to build the precision, concentration, and artistic sensitivity needed to guide each movement of the blade.
Cutting a small 80-piece puzzle takes about an hour, while a 5,000-piece puzzle can take up to a full week. Because each puzzle is cut entirely by hand, no two are exactly alike. Artisans shape the pieces to follow the details of the painting, so their irregular forms become part of the image and the picture reveals itself gradually as it comes together. Each finished puzzle is the artisan’s own interpretation of the original work.
Puzzle Michèle Wilson “Première neige sur Notre Dame”
The Paris sous la neige Puzzle
One of the newest designs reproduces the painting “Première neige sur Notre Dame” on the cover of Paris sous la neige, bringing the snow-dusted cathedral off the page and onto the table. Through the shortest days of winter, with pieces spread out by the fire, the scene takes shape one piece at a time. Once complete, it can be framed and kept as a work of art in its own right. Shop the puzzle here.
Where to Find Fabienne’s Work
See more of Fabienne’s paintings on her website and plan your visit through Galerie Cyril Guernieri. Paris sous la neige is available from HC Éditions, and the full range of hand-cut puzzles, including Fabienne’s designs, is at Puzzle Michèle Wilson.
“Le coeur de l’hiver”
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