Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche in Paris, the world's oldest department store

Le Bon Marché, the world's very first department store, is an iconic institution of Paris shopping. Located on the left bank of the City of Light, in the chic 7ᵉ arrondissement, the historic address offers a cutting-edge selection of luxury brands, young designers and exclusive products in the fields of fashion, beauty, home and children.

Babel, by Mourad Merzouki: a dance performance at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, extended runs – our review

This fall, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche is unveiling Babel, the latest production from hip-hop icon Mourad Merzouki. Running from September 4 to December 31, 2025, and then again from September 3 to December 31, 2026, every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening at closing time, the store hosts an captivating new dance performance featuring ten talented circus artists and dancers.

Les Récrés du Bon Marché: creative workshops and kids' club for family shopping

Is shopping with the family mission impossible? Not if you can find a kids' club or children's area on site, obviously! In any case, that's the concept behind Le Bon Marché's Récrés.

Le Bon Marché and Collector Square buy back your luxury items (bags, jewelry, watches, etc.).

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche is now offering Collector Square to buy back your luxury items. To take advantage of the service, visit the corner of the online platform for luxury and second-hand accessories, to drop off watches, bags and small leather goods, and perhaps even benefit from advantages in the department store.

Christmas 2026 at Le Bon Marché: a quirky snow-covered village in Paris—the window display theme

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche is heading for the heights this Christmas 2026! From October 24 to December 31, the Parisian department store will be transformed into a mountain village, complete with snow-covered chalets, sparkling fir trees and festive decorations. In November (date to be announced), its animated window displays will welcome a lively bunch of plush pigs and sheep, ready to put on a little show on Rue de Sèvres!

Babel at Le Bon Marché: backstage of the show unveiled for the 2026 Journées Particulières

Le Bon Marché reveals the backstage of Babel during Journées Particulières 2026. From October 16 to 18, visitors will see how this nocturnal creation is conceived, staged, and brought to life by its teams.

Paris Design Week 2026: Japanese design set to depart Le Bon Marché soon

The journey to Japan at Le Bon Marché is drawing to a close, and this design route will stay on view until September 20, 2026.

Street food, manga and high-tech beauty: Japan makes its mark in a Paris department store this fall.

What does a konbini look like when it lands inside a grand Paris department store? Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche answers with "Super Japon," its new fall exhibition running from August 29 to October 18, 2026, pairing gourmet discoveries, cult objects, Japanese design, and sensory experiences.

Le Bon Marché unveils an exhibition and an auction of rare pieces from Japanese designers.

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche puts Japanese fashion in the spotlight... before driving it to auction. An exhibition of rare pieces is on view from October 13 to 18, 2026, a prelude to an unprecedented sale organized as part of Super Japon, the department store’s autumn event.

Papiers Folies: creative stationery workshops in small groups at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche launches the first edition of "Papiers Folies" from May 11 to 14, 2023! A four-day mini-festival inviting you to discover the world of stationery art through creative workshops and various masterclasses under the art deco glass roof of the department store. A real artistic experience not to be missed!

Parisian department stores: those iconic addresses that reshaped the capital

In Paris, department stores are not merely temples of shopping, but true institutions. Behind their monumental façades, domes, and windows, they tell a different story of the capital: an elegant Paris where heritage, architecture, and modernity converge.

All to the farm! : the latest exhibit bringing countryside charm to Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche

The countryside takes over the heart of Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche! From February 28 to April 19, 2026, the "Tous à la ferme!" exhibition highlights rustic charm through farm-inspired decor, raw materials, and garden essentials. With plant workshops, rustic-chic tea moments, and local delicacies, fashion and gourmet treats collide to nurture imagination and creativity—all without leaving Paris!

Various and assorted objects: the free and immersive exhibition by Song Dong at Le Bon Marché — our photos

For its 11th edition, the January art showcase at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche pays tribute to Song Dong, the renowned Chinese artist renowned for transforming everyday objects into living memory. From January 10 to February 22, 2026, his free exhibition, "Various and Diverse Objects – 百货 (baihuò)", takes over the store's showcases, features two large-scale installations beneath the glass roof, and immerses visitors in an interactive experience on the second floor.