Galeries Lafayette

Galerías Lafayette is today a French luxury department store chain, the largest in Europe.

It began as a small fashion boutique founded by Théophile Bader and his cousin Albert Kahn, and thanks to its success it later expanded to fill an entire building in the Boulevard Haussmann, of art nouveau architecture, with a magnificent dome and a panoramic view of Paris that has since made it not only a store but also a tourist attraction of the French capital.

Today the chain has several branches in Paris and other locations around the world, but the original store, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, which is the one worth visiting for its beauty, is located at 40 Boulevard Haussmann, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, 200 meters from the Opéra Garnier.

What's Inside Galeries Lafayette

Its diez pisos house a wide variety of products. As they describe themselves, they are a "gallery of galleries," a paraíso para los amantes de las compras and art.

If shopping is not part of your Paris travel plans, you can visit the store just to admire its exotic products (don't miss the food hall), its famous Christmas decorations, or para deleitarte con el edificio y su cúpula, whose splendor draws thousands of visitors every year.

If you're interested in buying fashion items from famous brands and designers, add this spot to your shopping in Paris.

One of the Best Views in Paris

Galeries Lafayette has earned the reputation of being one of the best viewpoints in Paris. To see for yourself, head up to the 7th floor and you'll be amazed by stunning panoramic views of Paris's main landmarks. And best of all, it's free!

Address

40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris

Hours

Monday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 8:00 pm

Getting There

Metro: Chaussée d'Antin – La Fayette station (lines 7 and 9)