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The Galeries Lafayette is a huge department store and you don't have to be a fanatical shopper to enjoy it. First of all it has a spectacular dome which is well worth going in to see, even if you don't end up buying anything. In addition to that, go up to the top and there's a great (free) view from a terrace. It's not quite as good as when it's raining, alas (it chucked it down when I was there) - but I did console myself with an excellent but pricey lunch in the cafe on the top floor.
Note that it's closed Sundays, but it's open from 9.30am - 7.30am (9pm Thurs) during the rest of the week. Leave a Comment
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This foodstore is extra special to me. It's where I happened upon while at its main store on my first visit to Paris and I try to return each time I'm in Paris.
It is a huge space filled with all types of foodstuff-both fresh and prepared-that you'd ever want. There are stations devoted to cheese and prepared meats and stations to buy various prepared food to take away-some international.
But my favorite is its large grocery area where you can buy just about everything else.
This is where I stock up on all kinds of European chocolates at a small cost. Many brands we don't get in the US and if we do the prices are much higher than in Paris.
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This mall is extra-ordinary. It may not be a place to shop for low budget travellers, but this is a place to see. The beautiful interior is a delight to take pictures.
This shopping mall has three buildings...
1. Lafayette Maison which sells kitchenwares, interior decoration nic nacs, books, foods to go, crystal and chinawares, furnitures, bed linnens, bathroom accessories, etc.
2. Lafayette Homme
Men's shoes, suits, apparells, underwears, gourmet foodstore, wine cellar, travel agency, etc.
3. Lafayette Couple, which is consist of 9 levels.
The highest level is the terrace Restaurant, the 6th level sells tv and sound systems, the bridal registry, other floors are for Kid's and maternity fashion, Outdoor fashion, Women's fashion, Contemporary fashion for women with personal shopping service, Designer fashion, Cosmetics and perfume, fine jewelry, and the lowest floor is for the YOung Fashion.
It is quite an experience to come to this place even if you are not going to buy anything. Take your camera and video with you because I am sure that you will be amazed by its architecture.
What To Buy: It was the sale season when we went to Paris, so, you bet, I was able to buy a few...when they go bargain, they really mean it, even in such a chic megastore like this. Among the things that I bought were kitchen gadgets, while my son went for books (in French), and DVDs.
I usually buy my box of sushi here to take home (I eat them on the train on our way home to Belgium). They are very cheap and fresh as compared to the one that I usually buy in the supermarket. They also have a section where they sell international foods to go, including America's chocolate kisses, Orios, etc. But who would buy American products in Paris? WE DO! :-D
Opening hours:
Monday-Saturday: 9:30 - 7:30 pm
Thursday: until 9 pm
What To Pay: This is a very chic place to buy anything, so, unless it's on bargain,expect to pay an amount that is more expensive than average...BUT...it is worth it when it comes to quality and design. Theme: Department StorePhone: Phone: 01 42 82 36 40Directions: Near the opera. Metro: 7, 9-Chausée d'Antin-La Fayette Metro: 3, 7, 8 - OperaWebsite: http://www.galerieslafayette.com/
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Galeries Lafayette is an extra special department store. Known as a grand magasin it competes with its other well-known neighbor, Au Printemps.
And while I love La Samaitaine, BHV is good for basic stuff, Au Bon Marche is chic, and Au Printemps a nice dept.store, GL is my favorite department store of all.
It was here that I chose to check out what a Parisian dept. store is like on my first visit and I've returned time and time again. It's so old-world, old-style. After all, it was built in the 1800's, therefore, the architecture is so unique and beautiful. Check out its dome when you are there; it is one of the most stunning things you'll ever encounter in a department store! Beautiful!
As for the items sold at GL, they are numerous and of high quality. Therefore, the prices are matched accordingly! So you will find designer everything if you want to no-name stuff. But in a few words: they are all great!
I've got a weakness for just about any nicely designed French leather handbag. That's a souvenir for me.
For handbags you will pay less than what you spend in the US especially for a "Made in France" product of high quality leather. Leave a Comment
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The "Galeries" have opened a new building in the Boulevard Haussmann, opposite the original one. The Galeries have a name for elegance and this new building is light airy and beautifully decorated.
Here you can find the "home and decoration" department - which includes the Gourmet Food section.
A great deal of this is fresh food, including ready made dishes from the Middle East, from India, from Mexico, from the Far East etc.
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A rafinate selection of the most famous luxury brands
Perfumes, jewellery, clothes
100-800 EUR Leave a Comment Theme: JewelryPhone: +33 (01) 42 82 34 56Directions: METRO : Chaussee-d'Antin-La Fayette, Opera, Trinite, Havre-Caumartin RER A : Auber RER E : Haussmann-Saint Lazare BUS : 20,21,22,24,26,27,29,32,43,53,66,68,81,94,95Website: www.galerieslafayette.com
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My recent trip to Paris in November was the first time I had been in the "City of Lights" during the holiday season.
What a treat it was to see the festive decorative lights all around the city!
A most special treat was seeing the Galeries Lafayette's flagship store on Boulevard Haussman all decked out!
Paris was more than ever the city of lights....as the Galeries Lafayette Flagship was dressed by an amazing gown of light designed by italian artist Valerio Festi.
This "haute couture" gown was said to be inspired by the italian tradition of baroque ornaments from the region of Napoli. Hundreds of thousand light bulbs strung together reflected a beautiful embroidered theatrical front wall of the store.
Combined, it looked like multicolored neon lace.
You felt like you were walking into a *fairy tale* Palace as you entered! Then when you're "Knight in Shining Armor" takes your hand and feeds your "addiction to Dior" with a surprise gift in hand............it's like a FAIRY TALE COME TRUE! ;-)))
If you're in Paris during the holidays, just go there to admire the decor! Leave a Comment
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To celebrate my neice, Gabby, graduating from High School, I took her to Paris and London for a week. One of the highlights of our visit to Paris was taking in a Fashion Show at Galeries Lafayette.
The hour long show featured 5 women and one man who modeled the season's fashions. The music was exciting and provided a great background for the show.
I was able to really impress my neice as being a worldly and fun aunt!
Later we shopped in the beautiful flagship store for treats for ourselves and gifts for those at home. Leave a Comment
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The two "grandes dames" of Parisian shopping are next to each other on Boulevard Haussmann. Both are enormous. Both are rambling combinations of buildings and both are worth a visit.
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Both will also have desk to help you with your VAT refund and often have special "deals" for foreign visitors.
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The new pictures are of the dome at Galeries LaFayette and the main shopping floor from above.
It works best if you choose one or two departments to "shop" -- perhaps cosmetics? housewares? lingerie? Otherwise you will be overwhelmed. It is also a good idea to have a conversion table for sizes if you are from the United States or United Kingdom.
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Here is a link to a chart for clothing and shoes:
http://www.fashion-411.com/Size_Conversions.htm
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For bras:
http://www.double-d.com/fittingroom/convert.html
The regular price unless you hit during one of the twice yearly sales. Leave a Comment Theme: Department StoreDirections: Near the operaWebsite: www.printemps.com/ Other Contact: http://www.galerieslafayette.com
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As i like shopping ,window shooping,if my card limit permtis i buy too,ehehhheeheh.
Galeries Lafayette ,awww to good place to shop,the interior is golden color, dome is beautiful,i just looking up for 5 min.its 2 adjacent buliding linked by a pedestrain bridge.
They have good coffee machin,ah nice to have coffee,after tired of shopping..:)) you can sit and relax for sometime if you r tired,they have seating arrangement,where u sit for while..:))
Ground floor ,you find watches ,second floor cloths, perfumes.Top floor coffee/hotel shops,from roof top , you can see Eiffel too&good view of Paris .
Same comment ,depends,how shopping freak you are..even you dont want to buy anything just go and see inside.. Leave a Comment
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