Galeries Lafayette department store, international image, affordable French fashion

Galeries Lafayette department store was founded in 1893. It started as a modest shop purchased by two Alsatian cousins, Théophile Bader and Alphonse Kahn. The Printemps had already opened its doors several years earlier, and Le Bon Marché had been in existence for over forty years. A lot has changed in 130 years. How to navigate Galeries Lafayette Haussmann – Preparing your visit Galeries Lafayette Haussmann is enormous: it spans three contiguous buildings and offers just about everything in fashion. If you're interested in Galeries Lafayette, you'll likely want to visit. To avoid getting lost and wasting time searching for what you want, you'll find the floor plans and different departments of Galeries Lafayette below. To best understand the store's layout, click on "Galeries Lafayette Floor Plan." You'll get the layout of each of the three buildings as well as what you'll find on each level. First building – 40 boulevard Haussmann, Paris 75009 – the main building "La Coupole" Click on the categories below to access the Galeries Lafayette website Clothing Lingerie Shoes Accessories Beauty Jewelry, watches, and timepieces Children, toys Leisure, bookstore Paris souvenirs The Wellness Gallery Second building – 48 boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris – the store "L’Homme" Clothing Shoes Accessories Beauty Third building – 35 boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris (across the street) – the store "Maison et Gourmet" Design, decoration Tableware Home linens Le Gourmet Where to eat at Galeries Lafayette? There’s so much to see that you’ll probably spend a lot (a lot, a lot?) of time between the walls of Galeries Lafayette. In other words, you’ll probably get a little (or a big?) hunger… No problem: you’ll find what you need on-site, with more than ten restaurants or dining options spread across the three buildings of Galeries Lafayette. In the "Maison et Gourmet" building – 35 boulevard Haussmann Le Gourmet, located in the basement, on the ground floor, and on the 1st floor, is more than just a single restaurant: it’s a 3,500 m² space housing over ten brands, a market, a gourmet grocery store, a wine cellar, foodie shops, and restaurants. In the main building "La Coupole" – 40 boulevard Haussmann This building, the tallest with its eight floors, features its iconic dome at the center. On the 8th floor, a panoramic terrace offers restaurants with stunning views of all of Paris. - In the basement: DS Café offers takeaway meals or dining in, as well as fresh juices, vitamin-packed smoothies, and homemade desserts like apple crumble or an açai bowl. The à la carte menu highlights delicious, balanced recipes made with quality local ingredients. - On the 2nd floor: JOE & THE JUICE, a concept focused on fresh, green, and healthy products: fruit and vegetable juices, sandwiches and bowls, homemade cakes, and a wide selection of coffees. - On the 3rd floor: Café Coutume, where you can enjoy coffee while admiring the dome. - On the 4th floor: EL&N LONDON, with its magical and luxurious decor and signature recipes, offers a unique experience. - Still in the same store, but on the 6th floor: Lafayette Café. Here, everything is gathered to satisfy every appetite: a huge buffet of starters, a variety of hot dishes, and a wide selection of fruits and desserts available for self-service. The hardest part? Making a choice! Between the grill and its selection of meats, the starter buffet, homemade burgers or the perfect Caesar salad, not to mention desserts for sweet tooths and fruit for a lighter option. Finally, two restaurants on the terrace on the 8th floor of the main building, 40 boulevard Haussmann: Pierre Sang Express, an Asian restaurant also featured in the “Le Gourmet” section (see above), and CRÉATURES, a 100% vegetarian pop-up restaurant open only during the summer season. Plenty of dining options to choose from. The impressive growth of Galeries Lafayette But what you see today began in 1894. Théophile Bader and Alphonse Kahn opened the Galeries Lafayette department store at the corner of rue La Fayette and rue de la Chaussée-d’Antin. Ideally located near the brand-new Opéra Garnier, the Grands Boulevards, and the Gare Saint-Lazare, the store quickly attracted office workers as well as the lower and middle bourgeoisie. In 189