Whenever in large cities I like to visit the major upscale department stores for sightseeing, not shopping. Always surprised, and shocked, by the prices, the uber-rich are willing to pay. The flagship store of Galleries Layfette Hussmann has the benefit, for me, of providing magnificent...More

After seeing all the Paris sites... save a day to go shopping here and then take a coffee break and enjoy!

Okay, the cupola is beautiful, seriously beautiful. But the store in general has really nothing unique to buy. The only place I saw people buying anything was in the designer bags section of Gucci, Louis Vuitton, etc. otherwise, just loads of tourists gawking and not...More

Great selection of shops and helpful staff. But after a couple of hours shopping I needed to use the facilities. There was a long line for the ladies’ room and I had to wait for about 10 minutes. And the toilets were disgusting. The woman...More

If you're not here for the shopping, you can still marvel at the architecture, the dome, AND you can visit the rooftop - at no cost - where you get a greatttt view of the surrounding area. The best part is that there aren't lots...More

Worth a visit to admire this beautiful 1912 department store. The breathtaking glass dome and opera like boxes make up this lovely building. Go up to the 8th floor onto the terrace for a magnificent view over Paris. Also very handy for the Opera House...More

Undoubtedly the architecture of the building is fantastic.The dome is spectacular!The shopping experience here as a whole was not too impressive.The lay out seemed too cramped with merchandise and it just felt too crowded. Maybe because I was there when it was just really crowded.The...More