This mall was right across the street from my hotel and after having checked in to my hotel and…read morewandered in here in need of a coffee/snack, and having just arrived in the area I was very pleasently surprised to see that the mall offers free wifi. My excitment was dimmed a little though when I found out that the wifi was not that reliable, my email would be working fine but trying to load facebook or just a browser seemed to ellicit error messages or would be extremely slow. Nevertheless I got through emails which was enough with the odd window of reliable wifi providing me access to facebook and Yelp. And the free wifi is a huge reason I give this location 3 stars (more like 3.5) because nothing in the mall really makes it stand out, hardly anyone was fluent in English (except for one barista at the Starbucks). Even the woman at the information counter could not converse in English when I tried to figure out where to get a sim for my phone. Speaking of which, a minor moment I'm proud is how I managed to get myself a prepaid plan for a week with an attendant that did not speak English well, but he was very friendly despite that being the last day he was working there before moving to Paris (yes we even managed to have small talk, because he was glad to try his English out). The mall is great option for a quick snack, I would not recommend eating at any of the restaurants in here (I might even go as far as to say that the McDonalds here would be the best food option) but I did see a sushi stand that looked like it could be all right. They don't see a lot of tourists in this area so I can't blame them for not being well equipped with a blundering tourists like myself managing to blend in, but the mall is at a very convenient location, not more than a 5 minute walk from the metro station and it seems to have any store that one would need for their daily life and it's clean, pretty and a nice place to come in for an escape from the elements especially thanks to their wifi.

This is an atypical spot for shopping/dining/etc in Paris. We just happened to be at a hotel…read moreacross the street and stopped in. There are lots of little shops for kitchen ware and home decor, a huge place called Truffault for arts/crafts/gardening supplies/plants/pets/decor and several really nice little shops for chocolates and cookies. The hidden gem here is a large grocery store with beautiful local produce, staples, and chocolates for the holidays at very reasonable prices. Instead of 2 euros for one apple, you can get a whole 5 pound bag for 2.49 E. That was fun! If you drive, there is a 2hr free space under the building. If you come by train, take the RER B to the LaPlace stop, its a short walk up the street from it. The station is clean, with friendly staff. No weirdos hanging out there. This is actually a very nice and quiet area just out of the hustle and bustle of Paris!

My husband and I were talking to our good friend who's been living in Paris for the last five…read moreyears, and she told us e-commerce is less dominant there because people seem to prefer shopping in physical stores. While malls die all over America, retail still thrives in Paris. Exhibit A: Galeries Lafayette Haussmann. I've been to this department store a number of times over the years, and I both enjoy it and fear how completely it can suck up precious vacation hours. It's a fantastic place to shop, with a ton of well curated inventory spread out across multiple floors in multiple buildings. The main building features that beautiful domed ceiling, which manages to catch me by surprise every time I walk in. I haven't had the opportunity to shop for my own clothes here in a long time, but I've gotten some really great stuff on the children's floor, and discovered the souvenir section on my last visit, where I picked up some cool Paris Metro toy trains and magnets. We did somehow get stuck at Galeries Lafayette for over two hours and ended up skipping Notre-Dame, which might have been a better place to spend our last afternoon in Paris. But it was sale season, and my kids look super cute in their heavily discounted Petit Bateau. Galeries Lafayette is busy and sometimes overwhelming, but it's a wonderful department store. I wish we had something like it back home. I'd much rather shop there than fall for targeted ads on Instagram.

A wonderful French department store in the heart of the city. We came here with the kids on our…read morefirst day of our international trip with kids. It was perfect since Paris had record high temperatures and we could relax and lounge nearby here. The kids loved FAO Swartz and all the live demos, especially seeing the stuffies where we ended up caving and buying a few. Overall, this was a beautiful spot!

This is more of a place to "window shop" then actually buy! We brought our kids to shop and they…read moreeach had $200 euro, they quickly realized they couldn't afford anything. Visit here to see what you want to try and find on sale later :-)

If you've been to the other Galeries Lafayette, this one is quite meh. Sure, there are a number of…read moreusual suspects type brands but it's not terribly exciting. One of the doors on the way in had security guys stationed there to look at hand bags, though other doors did not. Weird. Not too many food options here either.

Le Bon Marché feels less like a conventional department store than a monument to the distinctly…read moreParisian art of choosing well. The iron-and-glass atrium is beautiful, the scale feels wonderfully manageable, and the selection of fashion, design, and home brands carries a point of view that could only come from Paris. Harrods occasionally comes to mind as a comparison, although the resemblance ends quickly: Le Bon Marché is quieter, smaller, and far more Left Bank in its sensibility. Upstairs and throughout the store, browsing is genuinely fun, and I still remember visiting when there was a Williamsburg, Brooklyn-themed activation that offered an unexpectedly charming French interpretation of the neighborhood and its culture. La Grande Épicerie, however, may be the masterpiece: an astonishing food hall where the presentation, abundance, and sheer discernment make grocery shopping feel almost museum-worthy. At a moment when e-commerce has hollowed out so many great department stores, Le Bon Marché feels increasingly special, proof that physical retail can still justify the trip simply through taste, atmosphere, and discovery. It is absolutely worth visiting while wandering Saint-Germain and the 7th. Très bien!

The most thoughtful and beautiful curated department store. It's truly a slice of heaven on earth…read more The experience at Le Bon Marché will be hard to top. I fell in love at every turn from the moment we stepped through the door. I picked up gifts for myself, my nephew, and a friend at work. There's an officine universelle buly inside which is so convenient if you're not up for the long queues. So many exceptional offerings here. It was the most pleasant and calm shopping experience I've had in a very long time. If you're looking for the most top notch shopping look no further, you'll find the most special items here.

Beaugrenelle is a pretty cool shopping center. It doesn't have designer stores like Galeries…read moreLafayette Haussman, but it has essentials like Adidas, Mango, Zara, H&M, Marks & Spencer, Uniqlo, Lacoste & Sandro. Beaugrenelle also has 10-rooms, 1,930-seats state-of the art movie theater. You can also charge your cell phone at one of the complimentary phone-charger lockers inside the center. Hours of Operation: Stores: Mon-Sat 10 am-8:30 pm. Sun 11 am-7 pm. Restaurants: Mon-Sat 10 am-midnight. Sun 11 am-midnight. Cinemas: Mon-Sun 9:30 am-midnight. EU non-residents can take advantage of the 12% tax refund by showing your passport and receipts to the tax refund desk.

This is a fun place even if you do not get something There…read moreare so many stores and floors are different for each kind thing / person

This place is the best market I have ever been to! The produce and meats are fresh and there is an…read moreabundance of items to choose from whether it be groceries, traveling, first aid, tourist items, sewing, or easy eats!

Not easily designated on a map, and it doesn't look like much from the street either, but the…read morecurious and creative will make their way inside to discover what delights can be found. A vintage thrift shop with everything from clothing to music to furniture. Artist studios for working and occasionally open for retail. A restaurant with bar and vegetarian options. A gallery space and event space for classes and larger community events. Wander in and keep wandering- the space unfolds the more you wander.

From the owner: Et si, au lieu de les murer, on utilisait avec audace et générosité les lieux temporairement…read moreinoccupés ? Les Grands voisins, c'est la démonstration qu'en plein centre de Paris, il est possible de faire exister, pendant quelques années, un espace multiple dont l'ambition centrale est le bien commun. Loger des personnes démunies, accueillir des associations et entreprises solidaires, favoriser la présence d'artisans et de créateurs, partager des outils et des espaces de travail, créer un parc public d'un genre nouveau, avec des activités pédagogiques, culturelles et sportives, ouvertes aux résidents, comme aux riverains et aux touristes. Bienvenue chez Les Grands voisins ! Dans l'ancien hôpital Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, bientôt transformé en quartier de ville ouvert et connecté, venez faire l'expérience d'une autre manière d'habiter la ville.

Never any issues. Good range of products, if we want an easy night in then there are lots of…read moreoptions to choose from

Well, this is surprising asking me about Monoprix since I have been shopping there for the past…read morecouple of years. Thanks to a store rep who had seen me coming several times the rep recommended I get the store card. Thankful I listened to the rep because with the card there are many benefits. Since having used the card I get discounts and one time after acquiring so many points my purchase was free. So, yelp, I have nothing to say but good things about the store. Oh, and their products are top quality,.

This is such a cute little shopping park! We found it by accident bc we had to ride the metro here…read moreto catch our small bus for our day trip to Fontainebleau and Vaux-Le-Vicomte, otherwise, we'd never have ventured this far. When we returned in the evening, it was bustling with people shopping and eating and sitting outside on the patios enjoying drinks and desserts. Several stores selling jewelry, women's clothing, fragrance, electronics and clothes and other gifts were open as well as a ton of restaurants and cafes of all kinds. It's an easy metro ride so I highly recommend it. We already had dinner plans so we only spent about an hour walking around and browsing but we might come back for dinner and explore more next time we are in town.

A cute shopping center close to the Cour Saint-Emilion subway stop. This area has a ton of various…read morestores, cool art installations, and a cinema next door. If you're visiting France from elsewhere I wouldn't say this is worthy of a visit in of itself since there's so many other great areas of Paris to explore but if you find yourself in the area it's worth a short stop.