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Address
Bon Marché :
24 et 38 de la rue de Sèvres
75007 Paris
Tel/Fax: 01 44 39 81 00

Le Printemps :
64 boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
Tel/Fax: 01 42 82 50 00

Galeries Lafayette:
40, Boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
Tel/Fax: 01 42 82 345 6

Samaritaine :
19, rue de la Monnaie
75001 Paris

Easy Access
Bon Marché :
Metro : Sèvres-Babylone
Bus n° 39 63 38 70 83 84 87 94

Le Printemps :
Metro : Havre-Caumartin, Saint Lazare
RER A: Aubert
RER : E : Haussmann-St Lazare

Galeries Lafayette:
Metro : Chaussée d'Antin - La Fayette et Havre-Caumartin
RER A: Aubert and RER E: Haussmann-St Lazare

Samaritaine :
Metro : Pont-Neuf, Louvre-Rivoli, Châtelet

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    The department stores represent another emblem of the French touch and the French way of life. Even if you are not a fashion victim, visiting these stores is a must to see the magnificent pieces of 19th century architectural works.

    The very first shopping palace was « Le Bon Marché ». In 1852, Aristide Boucicaut was the forerunner of a new consumption formula. He introduced a system allowing anyone to walk into a shop, have a look and feel free to buy or not. All prices were marked and goods could be exchanged if necessary.     Emile Zola took his inspiration from “Le Bon Marché” to write his novel “Au bonheur des dames” (Ladies’ paradise). Fashion and “Rive Gauche” spirit meet here – as in the whole neighbourhood. The “Grande Epicerie” offers a very wide range of products from all over the world. We owe the iron framework to Gustave Eiffel.

    This new concept was soon imitated. Then came “Le Printemps” and its close neighbour and rival ‘Les Galeries Lafayette’. At the turn of the century, business was flourishing and nothing could be too nice to present luxury goods in a lavish setting, and attract customers. Statues, golden ornaments, impressive stuccos… Art Deco dome for Le Printemps, neo-byzantine style for the Galeries Lafayette. Within these protected historical monuments, you can still find a concentration of the most famous worldwide names of fashion.

    The youngest is ‘La Samaritaine’ which dates from 1905. It is a masterpiece of Art Nouveau and Art Deco on the right bank of the Seine. You can only admire its architecture from the outside at the moment, as it is undergoing renovation until 2011.

    THE BEST OF CREATION : Located in the heart of Paris, the flagship store on Boulevard Haussmann is considered as the second most visited attraction after the Louvre; but also the world’s leading department store, with more than 80 000 visitors per day and 70 000 square-meters of sale’s area. Graced by a neo-byzantine dome built in 1912, Galeries Lafayette offers a large selection of items in every segment, from fashion to accessories, from beauty to home decoration and fine food.

    Good to know:
    Brière, who was a reknown glass artist, created the glass roof of the main dome of the Printemps Haussmann. It was fully dismantled in 1939 in order to save it from potential bombing during WW2. In 1973, it took its place again in the department store which was classified a historical monument two years later.


    Timhotel’s tips and suggestions:
    Have lunch and taste traditional food in the stunning and historical Brasserie. The terrace is also a good place for photographers looking for interesting subjects to shoot. Nice at tea time or sunset. The views are facinating.     LAFAYETTE GOURMET : Lafayette Gourmet, our luxury food hall is considered to be one of the most prestigious gastronomic destinations in Paris. LA BORDEAUXTHEQUE : Located at the heart of the Lafayette Gourmet’s wine cellar. La Bordeauxthèque has for exclusive mission to be the embassy of Bordeaux’ s wines at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann. More than 1000 references will meet the expert’s needs as those of the novices at all the prices. In a dedicated case in the centre of La Bordeauxthèque an unprecedented selection of the most fabulous vintage wines will be presented.