Samaritaine

Lunar New Year 2026 at Samaritaine: Free Workshop to Create Your Own Fan

The Lunar New Year takes over Samaritaine from February 21 to 22, 2026. To celebrate the Year of the Horse, the department store is offering a free workshop where visitors can explore the ancient art of Chinese lacquer and craft their own hand-painted fan.

The schedule for the unveiling of the 2025 Christmas window displays at Paris department stores - dates

From the first days of November, Paris is decked out in lights: department stores kick things off with their Christmas window displays, a must-see spectacle that will delight young and old alike. Find out the dates of the 2025 Christmas window display unveilings for each location.

La Samaritaine's 2025 Christmas window displays put the ribbon at the heart of the holiday season.

For Christmas 2025, La Samaritaine is transforming into a huge gift waiting to be unwrapped. From November 5 to January 6, giant ribbons and swirls will snake their way from the grand staircase to the facade, while the iconic peacock will leave its fresco on the 5th floor to join in the fun and watch over your gifts.

Milia Matcha, by Andie Ella, opens its permanent corner and an ephemeral matcha bar at La Samaritaine

After the Marais, Milia Matcha moves to the Samaritaine with a permanent sales area and an ephemeral bar, from October 3 to November 2, 2025. Between creamy matcha, signature drinks and autumnal pastries, every break promises to make you matcha-ment ... crack!

Nina Métayer opens "Destination Chocolat" at La Samaritaine

Nina Métayer inaugurated her "Destination Chocolat" corner at La Samaritaine on September 11, 2025. The world's best pastry chef offers her chocolate creations and travel cakes in the temple of Parisian shopping.

Store & shopping center opening hours on August 15, 2025 in Paris and the greater Paris region

Friday August 15, 2025 falls right in the middle of the vacation season, and you're in the mood for a little shopping? Before you grab your tote bag and head out on the town, it's best to take a look at the opening times: as a public holiday, some stores may be closed. We take a look at what will (or won't) be open in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, for shopping without unpleasant surprises.

Original artisanal ice creams in Paris: a frosty pop-up at La Samaritaine this summer

Throughout the summer of 2025, the Parisian department store La Samaritaine will be hosting a pop-up by Café Isaka, the famous artisanal ice-cream maker offering original Asian flavors in jars or mochis, made in Paris. We're off to the department store, on the ground floor on the Rivoli side, to chill out and sample these icy treasures.

Le Grand Week-End de la Beauté 2025 at la Samaritaine: 4 days of free events in Paris

La Samaritaine celebrates the return of the sun with Le Grand Week-End Beauté, from May 22 to 25, 2025. Four days of free events, exclusive treatments and sensory discoveries in the smallest of Parisian department stores!

La Broderie Chinoise: mode, couture & savoir-faire, the new free exhibition at la Samaritaine

La Samaritaine hosts the free fashion exhibition of the autumn season, dedicated to Chinese embroidery revisited by ten daring young designers. From September 24 to October 23, 2024, discover a world where ancestral tradition and modernity intertwine through unique pieces. Fashion, art and innovation come together in a tribute to Chinese know-how.

Paris 2024 Olympics: giant-screen broadcasts of events and sports activities at La Samaritaine

To mark the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, a free Olympic beach dedicated to sport is being raised to the 5th floor of la Samaritaine. From July 26 to August 11 and from August 28 to September 8, 2024, the department store is launching its own ultra-stylish fan zone, punctuated by entertainment, food offers and broadcasts of the events on giant 4K screens. The Olympics in VIP mode, in a deckchair with a cocktail in hand!

Dior Spa cruise: treatment and fitness cruises on the Seine, in the spirit of the Paris 2024 Olympics

Dior installs an elegant spa aboard a boat on the Seine from July 30 to August 11, 2024. A privileged experience of absolute well-being, punctuated by treatment and fitness cruises in the spirit of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with a view of the magnificent Parisian panorama, revealed as the water flows by.

LVMH Cultural Olympiad: exhibitions at Berluti, Dior, Guerlain, Louis Vuitton and La Samaritaine

In anticipation of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, LVMH is launching its Cultural Olympiad, a series of exhibitions combining art, sport and fashion at 7 of its iconic addresses. Berluti, Dior, Guerlain, Louis Vuitton and La Samaritaine are all getting in on the Games action!

Easter 2024: a free egg hunt at La Samaritaine and Kimpton St Honoré!

La Samaritaine and the Kimpton St Honoré are organizing two free egg hunts this Easter Monday, April 1, 2024. More than just chocolates, there are two crazy experiences at stake! So don't hesitate to stop by, from 9am for the hotel and 10am for the department store.

Samaritaine Paris-Venice: cooking workshops, calligraphy, Venetian masks and Italian lessons

Venice comes to Paris, to the heart of La Samaritaine, with Italian art, gastronomy and lifestyle in its wake. As part of the department store's new theme, "Samaritaine Paris-Venice", take part in a variety of events celebrating transalpine culture in the City of Light. Between calligraphy workshops, Venetian mask customization, culinary workshops and Italian language courses, the hardest part will be choosing!

Samaritaine Paris-Venice: exhibitions, immersive investigation and Italian gastronomy in the department store

La Samaritaine in Paris and Fondaco dei Tedesci in Venice come together from February 7 to April 23, 2024, to merge their exceptional cultures and know-how. This unique experience features an immersive journey of romantic intrigue, a culinary escapade at Il Grano and art installations in the Parisian department store.

A free exhibition of exceptional vintage fashions in a private room at La Samaritaine.

Fashion and art intertwine for a free exhibition of vintage luxury at La Samaritaine! From October 5 to 15, 2023, Heristoria invites you to discover an exceptional selection of archival pieces from the LVMH Houses, in a private room in the Grand Magasin.

The first Louis Vuitton hotel on the Champs-Elysées

It's confirmed: Louis Vuitton is to open the first hotel in its history on the Champs-Élysées! Located at 103-111 de l'Avenue, the address is set to cover almost 6,000 m2 and open in 2026.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris: la Samaritaine, guided tours on reservation

La Samaritaine awaits you once again for the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, on September 16 and 17, 2023. Between free guided tours and well-kept secrets, discover the history of the smallest of the department stores!

City of Paris orders removal of Louis Vuitton logo from giant Yayoi Kusama statue

Yayoi Kusama's monumental statue in front of the Samaritaine, created to mark the Japanese artist's collaboration with LVMH, has stirred up controversy. Elected environmentalists have criticized the work, calling it an "advertisement" for Louis Vuitton because of the logo displayed on the bag the sculpture is holding. Paris City Hall recently intervened in the matter ...

Magic City: the Samaritaine turns into a giant amusement park this summer

All summer long, rediscover the sparkling, colorful Samaritaine, which is transformed into a huge amusement park, to recapture your childlike spirit! On the program: pincer machines, ball pools and other fun activities.