Galeries Lafayette Haussmann may be the most famous departments stores in Paris. The Haussmann building and the magnificent Art Nouveau cupola may be the reason. And if the diversity of brands represented attracts crowds, it also seduces Parisians considering Galeries Lafayette Haussmann as a reference in terms of shopping spree.

Open in 1893 by two Alsatians, Théophile Bader and Alphonse Kahn, Galeries Lafayettes were not the empire they are today. It is a "Novelty store" covering 70sqm set within a notions store at 1 rue Lafayette, hence the current name!

Attracting 37 million yearly visitors, this is the first department store in Europe in terms of sales. 70,000sqm of store scattered in four buildings, this is the empire of Galeries Lafayette Haussmann.

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Famous worldwide, Galeries Lafayette included about 280 addresses including several in Paris. Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, Montparnasse, Champs-Elysées and even Beaugrenelle, the choice is yours. But the original one is Galeries Lafayette Haussmann.

On site or online, enjoy a wide shopping offer including luxury brands from all over the world, as well as designer selection, a household line created by Galeries Lafayette stylists. A lingerie boudoir, a jewelry selection, French and international fashion brands, there is something for everyone. Children included.