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!

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,.

Love this store, you can find anything felt like a French Walmart, service was great friendly staffread more

I live in the United States and was visiting family in Paris and Geneva Switzerland and when in…read moregeneva i passed by a C&A store and had to go back in paris the prices are fantastic and the quality is good

If anyone is going to France, you need to go to this department store. It basically the equivalent…read moreto Macy in the US and Sears in Canada. My wife found this store advertised in the Paris Metro and we made a trip out to see if was really as good as it sounded. Let me just say one thing to the guys out there, your wife will love you forever if you take them to this store. Everything my wife tried on looked great and fit her perfectly (that seemed really important to her - know I liked it), plus the prices were very reasonable. This is a store where the locals buys their cloths, which made me feel that we were not getting riped off at some tourist trap.

Le BHV Marais belons to the Galeries Lafayette Group and is a high-end department store. I was here…read morefor business and took the opportunity to check out the offerings. I loved the assortment selection but was not overly thrilled with the way the store presents itself. They had very few employees around and some areas were very cluttered and not at all welcoming. If you are looking for a nice shopping experience, I would recommend to stick to Galeries Lafayette.

Getting more attention due to the Olympics. Still worth a visit. They have whatever you need at a…read moregreat value

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.

Le Bon Marche is widely regarded as the world's first modern department store. It means "The Good…read moreDeal". They first introduced the idea of a place with fixed prices and no haggling, which was an intense concept for folks in the 1800s. Pass forward to modern days, I'm not sure if it's still a good deal, because now it is a department store of luxury goods. They have designer fashion, accessories and beauty, home and design and an epic food hall. I'm not into the shopping but I was here to admire the architecture since there was parts of their glass and ironwork done by Gustave Eiffel. Not a must visit, but interesting place to browse if you have some extra time.

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.

I love this Paris grocery chain. There's numerous locations throughout the city. We even had 2…read morenearby our hotel. They have fresh bread baked daily and even hot meals to go. When you want a snack it's a great place to get some for your staples, cold drinks and even candies/chocolates/cookies. They also have fresh flowers and fresh fruits. It's our equivalent to a Safeway in the USA. Price: €. Visited in Sept 2024.

Monoprix is a good size supermarket. They offer groceries and bakery at downstairs and pharmacy…read moreand clothing at upstairs. They have a really good selection at pharmacy and I got some skin care items based on a recommendation of my French coworker. I did not get to try the bakery, however I got some cheese and smoked salmon and had them as a snack back at my hotel. I think prices are fair and people are nice. It is less than 10min walk from the Marriott.

Le fossé culturel du service : France vs. États-Unis…read more Toute personne ayant passé du temps en France et aux États-Unis remarquera une différence fondamentale dans la culture du service. Aux États-Unis, le service est souvent enthousiaste, proactif et construit autour de l'idée que l'expérience du client est essentielle. En France, le service peut être efficace et compétent, mais il manque souvent de chaleur, d'attention et d'un véritable sens de l'hospitalité. Ce n'est pas simplement une question de personnalité ou de caractère national, mais un reflet de la manière dont le service est perçu, enseigné et valorisé par ceux qui possèdent, dirigent et travaillent dans les secteurs en contact avec la clientèle. Cet après-midi, j'ai visité le Brioche Doree dans le centre commercial Soleil Créteil à Créteil, en France. Toutes les tables donnant sur l'allée principale du centre étaient couvertes de déchets laissés par les clients précédents. J'ai demandé aux jeunes filles derrière le comptoir si elles pouvaient en nettoyer une pour nous, et elles m'ont répondu que c'était aux clients de le faire, me dirigeant vers la salle du fond. Aucune excuse, aucun souci apparent--juste un renvoi désinvolte. Ce n'était pas une question de surcharge de travail, mais une attitude d'indifférence, un haussement d'épaules signifiant " C'est comme ça. " Cette phrase--C'est comme ça--est une réponse courante en France lorsqu'il s'agit de service. Elle traduit une résignation culturelle plutôt qu'un engagement à s'améliorer. Trop souvent, les managers et propriétaires d'établissements semblent accepter la médiocrité du service comme une fatalité, plutôt que comme une opportunité de progrès. Pourtant, la culture du service n'est pas un hasard ; elle est le reflet du leadership. Lorsque les responsables donnent l'exemple en faisant preuve d'attention, de professionnalisme et de bienveillance, les employés suivent. Lorsqu'ils balayent les critiques d'un geste, les employés intègrent cette indifférence. Il n'y a aucune honte à être orienté vers le service. En réalité, le service est l'un des échanges humains les plus fondamentaux. Chaque jour, nous servons et sommes servis--dans un café, un magasin, ou même dans nos relations personnelles. Offrir un bon service n'a rien à voir avec la soumission ou la servilité ; c'est une question de respect, de dignité et d'expérience partagée. Les meilleures entreprises, que ce soit à Paris, New York ou Tokyo, ont compris que le bon service ne consiste pas simplement à satisfaire un client, mais à lui offrir une expérience qui lui donnera envie de revenir. Comme l'a si bien dit Mahatma Gandhi : " La meilleure façon de se trouver est de se perdre au service des autres. " Il est temps d'arrêter de justifier un service médiocre comme une fatalité culturelle et de le reconnaître pour ce qu'il est réellement : un choix.

Really nice mall with a ton of selection. Check out all the restaurants in the food court.read more

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.