A pop-up store dedicated to Céline Dion opened at Galeries Lafayette in Paris on Thursday, attracting large crowds of fans eager to buy merchandise featuring the singer’s logo. The store will remain open until October 5 and offers around 50 items, including postcards, socks, T-shirts, and even macarons made in partnership with renowned pastry chef Pierre Hermé. Alix Morabito, director of offers and purchasing at Galeries Lafayette, explained that the idea was to give fans a small experience of Céline Dion before her concerts. She expressed surprise at the level of interest the pop-up store has generated. Fans who managed to secure tickets for Céline Dion’s upcoming concerts expressed excitement about her return to the stage, while others who could not obtain tickets were buying merchandise as a way to commemorate the event. One fan said the merchandise allows them to create memories, adding that attending the concert had been a lifelong dream. Another fan, Sandy, who bought a black “I love Paris” T-shirt featuring Céline Dion’s name in a red heart, said she was happy to have a souvenir even without a concert ticket. Diego, who purchased several T-shirts and also has concert tickets, described the pop-up store as a "small indulgence." He said it would be very emotional to see Céline Dion perform again after a long time away from the stage. Items available for purchase include T-shirts in collaboration with the fashion brand Maje (€125), socks (€20), scarves (€45), gloves, vinyl records, and shopping bags. One long-time fan, Noella, who has followed Céline Dion since the beginning and even saw her perform in Las Vegas, said she planned to buy every item available, explaining that being a fan is a matter of personal choice. Céline Dion arrived in Paris on August 28 and will perform at the Plénitude Arena from September 12 to October 17, with 16 concerts in total. Fans from around the world have struggled to obtain tickets, with some paying significant amounts for them. Each evening, many fans gather in front of the Royal Monceau hotel in hopes of catching a glimpse of the star, who often takes time to greet them. On Tuesday, fans serenaded her with the song "Pour que tu m'aimes encore." Additionally, Fnac, a French electronics and entertainment retail chain, has created dedicated spaces in several stores in Paris, Lille, and Nantes, featuring Céline Dion's work and offering blind tests and karaoke sessions.