Galleries Lafayette is a department store on steroids and a shopper's paradise, offering mid-range…read moreand higher end products. Their merchandise is extremely diverse, comprising just about anything you want across three buildings. The main building, where you'll find women's fashions, accessories, cosmetics, eyeglasses (including an optometrist), sportswear, children's wear, is topped with a must-see art glass dome, complete with a glass cat walk (maybe on the 4th floor?) that enables up close viewing of the dome from the inside. There are restaurants, rest rooms, and sweets shops in this building, too. Menswear has a building all to itself, as does the food court. Be careful here. There are so many delicious and appetizing foods offered in the food court building that you'll be tempted to overstuff. It would be just too easy to spend an entire day shopping at Galleries Lafayette.

The iconic shopping house is HUGE!!! We came here for last…read moreminute shopping since it's so close to our hotel. The store is packed at all hours, all days of the week. At the entrance all the well known brands for bags and clothing. The area for Moynart Labubu was doing brisk business. A Labubu bag I looked at was 2300 euros!!! Soooo many stuff here. We went to the 6th floor to get souvenirs, cookies, and gifts to bring home. Our suitcases will be packed full. Great service, friendly staff. No pictures, the store was too crowded and I didn't want to get in trouble for taking pictures with no permission.

Target of Paris! They have it all clothes, milk, jewelry, wine, toilet trees, and personal items!read more

Monoprix is like the French Target, and this one, right off Champs-Elysées, is truly more of a…read moreTar-zhay. One of my friends wanted to go in to buy a plain black cardigan, which she was correct in thinking she would find, and we ended up spending like an hour shopping and browsing. The store was huge and well stocked, with tons of clothing and accessories, as well as an enormous pharmacy and cosmetics area. I thought about picking up some Caudalie and La Roche-Posay products, which were very cheap, but decided against it to avoid checking my bag going home. Joke was one me when I had to check it anyway, and barely made my flight because I hadn't accounted for that extra chunk of time. Buying a bunch of French skincare would've saved me a little bit of stress. I did get a French nasal spray on the recommendation of my friend who lives in Paris. I bought it for my perpetually congested husband, who was home watching the kids. It was the only souvenir I brought him from my trip (though I did get a Diptyque candle for the house), and I actually used it first when I caught a cold last month. I can at least attest that it worked quite well. The Monoprix was bustling, but check-out was easy and quick. I left with my nasal spray, and my friend did get her black cardigan. If you're looking to score some well priced French products, this place is definitely worth checking out. And if you're on the fence about that Caudalie Beauty Elixir, just go ahead and treat yourself.

First stop before any financial damage was done. We went to the food court. We headed downstairs…read morefor a nice ice cold drink and a quick bite. Maybe it is the American in me, but this did not feel like any food court I have seen back home. There are only four stalls in total. Joe and The Juice, Pierre Marcolini, Yi The, and one more I did not catch. My son ordered the L'Amore (strawberry, raspberry blueberry tea) from Yi The. The juice was decent and I was very pleased to see they used fresh ingredients, but not every drink works with boba. This was one of those times where it just did not. My husband also bought a bottle of coke, which cost 3.50 euro, which is very expensive for any food Court standards Next door, we got our first macarons of the trip from Pierre Marcolini. We tried the Dubai macaron, the signature one, the Noisette, and the most delicious of them all, the Framboise. They were all delicious and not too sweet, which I really appreciated. I loved every bite, but my favorites were the raspberry macaron with dark chocolate filling and the hazelnut one called Noisette. It was definitely worth the stop.

I had seen many photos and videos of Galeries Lafayette swirling around instagram, especially…read moreduring Christmas time. I was little disappointed once inside as it wasn't quite as magical as expected, but it's a shopping area, so what do you expect. The biggest disappointment is that you have to pay to use the restrooms here. Ridiculous! I didn't have any cash and wasn't sure if I'd be able to use a card, so I had to leave. There was a long line of people trying to use the bathrooms, so they must make a nice chunk of change from this. But quite stressful when you would expect a restroom especially for how large this place is.

Delicious Pad Thai. Very pleasant staff. My daughter ate chicken fried rice and loved it. Highly…read morerecommended

Starbucks inside. Watch out for all the Asian tourists who seem mannerless. The tourist tax office…read moreis a nightmare with the bus loads of asian tourists buying suitcase loads of stuff. Takes forever. I couldn't even get my tax refund done because they were jumping cue. The department store and staff were nice though.

What an absolutely beautiful flagship! I've been to Paris a few times, and each time ends up…read morestopping here to pick up items for my family... they are huge fans. I do have a few of their SLGs. This time, it's a shopping experience for my sister and she found her splurge gifts. Happy for her bc what's a Paris trip w/o gifts? lol The selection is amazing, but being the flagship... some small items were out of stock, especially new drops and in popular colors. You get better prices here in Paris than at home, the VAT will add to that saving. The service was amazing! I forgot his name but he was funny and charming. They will queue you up to the next sales associate and you just need to wait a few minutes, and get yourself a glass of sparkling water!

Went to the store on Tuesday but forgot my passport. Returned Thursday to pick up a hat and a pair…read moreof shoes. Waited close to an hour and no one would help. Store was busy so didn't mind waiting. Eventually the manager, Eury, came over and said I would be next. I thanked him and informed him I knew what I wanted and just needed to check out. A couple came in after us and suddenly we became next next. This obviously angered me. Apparently they're not interested in my business so I'll take it elsewhere. Guess the random couple who came in to try stuff on was more important than a guaranteed sale. When I asked Eury for his card he claimed not to have one. Not sure if this is the correct spelling of his name or not. I don't know if was dismissed for being an American, being dressed casually, or being black. Regardless it was not a good experience. Je suis allé au magasin mardi mais j'avais oublié mon passeport. Je suis revenu jeudi pour acheter un chapeau et une paire de chaussures. J'ai attendu près d'une heure et personne ne voulait m'aider. Le magasin était très occupé, donc cela ne me dérangeait pas d'attendre. Finalement, le responsable, Eury, est venu me voir et m'a dit que je serais le prochain. Je l'ai remercié et je lui ai indiqué que je savais déjà ce que je voulais et que j'avais seulement besoin de passer en caisse. Un couple est ensuite entré après nous et, tout à coup, nous sommes devenus " les prochains après les prochains ". Cela m'a évidemment énervé. Apparemment, ils ne sont pas intéressés par mon achat, donc j'irai ailleurs. J'imagine que le couple qui est entré au hasard pour essayer des articles était plus important qu'une vente garantie. Quand j'ai demandé la carte de visite d'Eury, il a prétendu ne pas en avoir. Je ne suis d'ailleurs pas certain que ce soit la bonne orthographe de son nom. Je ne sais pas si j'ai été ignoré parce que j'étais Américain, habillé de façon décontractée, ou parce que j'étais noir. Quoi qu'il en soit, ce n'était pas une bonne expérience.

Right next to the huge Galleries Lafayette are multiple Au Printemps, each dedicated to Women, Men,…read moreHome.... Not as crazy busy as Galleries Lafayette, some options are the same. We had to go catch dinner, our suitcases were full, so it was only a quick walk through. Would be nice to have more time to explore.

I just assume Printemps and Galeries Lafayette are at loggerheads because they represent Paris' two…read moremost elite department stores. Jamie W and I made it a priority to visit Galeries Lafayette because of the famous Art Nouveau dome, which was indeed fabulous (review: https://yelp.to/XRXnKANd7b). We decided to visit Printemps as part of our rainy day itinerary because we figured it would be a good chunk of time where we could stay dry indoors. We were right, and the store was less crowded and easier to navigate than its direct competitor. We found ourselves at the charming Cafe Perche on the 7th floor, where we relaxed over rich 6,50€ Chocolate Chauds and delicious butter cookies (Photo 8). Afterward, we found ourselves on two different rooftop terraces, the first was a more contained space that provided immediate views of the area as well as the architectural detail. The second space was actually an entryway to a nice-looking restaurant (Le Picnic) but still provided glorious panoramic views for freeloaders like us. One floor down was an upscale food hall. Printemos has its own Art Deco-style dome, but it doesn't have the grandeur of Galeries Lafayette (Photo 5). However, if you are a serious shopper of luxury goods, I'd come here first to avoid the tourist stampede down the boulevard. RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TDhdgjoONI

A great department store to get modern fashions for much less than the typical department store…read moreprice. Men and women have separate floors and so it's nice to have a great variety of clothing - everything from socks, scarves and hats, to jeans, sweaters and suits are available at this spot. Since a lot of people are here (because of the good deals), be prepared for long lines at times.

If hitting les grand magasins (the big department stores) leaves you exhilarated but depressed…read more(love that jacket? it will set you back 880 euros), C&A is for you. You won't find any brands except their own proprietary labels, but the prices will be a lot kinder on your wallet. Very chic styles, very current, well-made clothes for men, women and children. Infant and layette and toddler clothes are particularly adorable. This location has the best selection. If you're doing detaxé (currently purchases over 175 euros are eligible), pay at any of the cashiers and they can direct you to the desk where you'll get your paperwork.

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.

I got 3 scarfs 232Euro (ref doc #295637) and I specifically asked the seller lady - if I can get…read moremy tax back at the Airport . And she said YES. But she didn't tell me that her store needs to fill out the FORM . Due that I lost 38.67Euros! Also. After I liked one scarf - I asked her to find me a second - she said - it was the last one! I myself found the same second one and purchased both! J'ai acheté trois foulards pour un total de 232 euros (Réf. document n°295637) et j'ai demandé spécifiquement à la vendeuse si je pouvais récupérer la détaxe à l'aéroport. Elle m'a répondu OUI. Mais elle ne m'a pas précisé que votre boutique devait remplir un formulaire de détaxe. À cause de cela, j'ai perdu 38,67 euros de TVA. Je suis très déçue de cette omission. Merci de m'indiquer s'il y a une solution possible pour régulariser cette situation. De plus, après avoir exprimé mon intérêt pour un foulard, j'ai demandé à la vendeuse si elle pouvait m'en trouver un deuxième identique. Elle m'a dit que c'était le dernier. Pourtant, c'est moi-même qui ai trouvé un deuxième foulard exactement pareil, que j'ai ensuite acheté.

Great, but expensive drinks! The porn star martini was tasty. The atmosphere felt classy and…read moreupscale with friendly staff! Not to mention beautiful view of the Arc de Triumphe.

This supermarket ud absolutely packed with affordable French products and feels like a great place…read moreto browse local items. They carry a selection of French cheese flavored crackers & basil as well. They carry several local French sweets companies; most items are very affordable, many under €3. They carry Kusmi tea and Frech mustard and high quality flavored salt. There's also a nice range of small French souvenirs like mugs, eyeglass cases, notebooks, and beautifully tin packaged chocolates near the register that would make great gifts. I was also happy to see a good vegan selection, including yogurts, cheeses, tofu, soy beef and other imitation meats. They have a quite large selection of wines ans beer as well. If you're looking for inexpensive French snacks, souvenirs, or local products all in one place, this is definitely worth stopping by. Make sure you keep youd receipt to exit the store.

My wife and I try to visit Paris at least once a year and we always find a reason to shop at…read moreMonoprix. So much so that I signed up for a M Card (loyalty card). We've purchased food stuffs, wine and cheese, adorable and reasonably priced clothing for our grandchildren, and a suitcase to bring purchases home. The selection is vast, the prices great, and the service top rate. One stop shop for everything from soup to nuts and everything in between!