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!

Underwhelming. The selection of shops was not great. Pretty venue but bit worth the hype.read more

The reviews made this sound a lot larger than it was. There weren't many shops and half weren't…read moreopen when we went. It's a pretty building but it's not quite like the descriptions.

We have been shopping a bunch in Paris and well, what better place in the world to go consignment…read moreshopping? Why pay full price when you're in the best city in the world for shopping? There are so many beautiful items in this store! Dominique is super sweet. We were able to pick up a pair of chanel earrings and a medium sized lady dior. The store has offerings at about 60% off retail. The only downsize is no tax rebate, but you're still saving a lot!

This was worth the visit for some quirky and amazing folk art. There is an exhibit in a dark room…read morethat had so many fabulous pieces of art, that I thought we had seen the whole museum. But wait! Up some windy stairs is a sunlit room with about the same amount of art. Some things were creepy, some were a level of obsessive detail that required long minutes of marveling, and some were inspiring. 2 hours is a sufficient visit, and you will want to reserve time to peruse the bookstore and get a snack, lunch, or beverage at the café. The museum is in the garment district, and the art may inspire you to pick up some fabric to make a collage.

A stunning cyclorama with two feature exhibits, a bright and airy bookstore, and a crazy busy cafe…read morefor an accessible 9€. We popped in for the Jeunet/Caro exhibit, because when in Paris, you Amélie. The design of the exhibit space is in a wagon wheel, with fixtures from the duos filmography segmented by "pie piece." An intriguing blend of movie props, original script notes, stills and videography paint a brilliant behind-the-scenes for The City of Lost Children, Delicatessen, MicMacs, Alien: Resurrection and more. A floor up, sunlight floods a year-long showcase residency called Turbulence in the Balkans, featuring Eastern European works but unfortunately, no brass bands. Sad dance party loss. Anyhoodle, the space open, well-designed and easy to get through in an hour or so. If the exhibits catch your fancy, pop in for an afternoon delight.

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.

Good experience at Printemps today. I really enjoy browsing in this store, but don't buy much. Lots…read moreof good sales right now so be sure to check it out!

Not my vibe! The store felt like a warehouse of basic goods in black, grey and white with some…read moredenim thrown in. No greeting from staff. Just a tangle of t shirts and sweatshirts and jeans.

I could have bought every item in this store and it still wouldn't be enough. Why can't we have one…read morein New York!? Weekday is from the same people that created Cheap Monday. It's their new affordable fashion brand that's accessible to any budget, but with clothes you won't find at places like H&M or Uniqlo. Lots of basics with modern cuts and enough style for the streets of Paris, or anywhere in the world you might wear their stuff. Their jeans are one of the things most people come here for, and while I didn't buy any, I can see why someone would. They look great and the price is right. You might want to bring an extra suitcase on your next trip, because you're going to run out of room in your carry on.

In terms of overall appearance, this is one of the better Uniqlo stores in Paris, it is bright and…read moremodern and the selection is A-OK, it is located close to Auber Station on Rue Scribe. The staff, however, seem to ruin the store for me, they seemed so disinterested, just letting customers pass by while on their phones, and unable to help with basic customer queries regardless of the language. The store's accessible entrance appeared abandoned and like it hadn't been used since the very start of this year pre-COVID and pre-lockdown, possibly down to the one-way system. 3* - A nice brand and a decent store but the service lets it down compared to many other Uniqlo locations including their La Defense store.

I totally like Uniqlo, specially for basic insulation. Up to last year, they had the designer Jil…read moreSander doing a exclusive line for them. Great styling and price even better for a designer of her caliber. The best duffle coats for the price. I do not know the quality of this year's duffles but if they are similar to last year's, can't be beaten. As far as I know and could be wrong there is only one in Paris on Rue Scribe. They would be good for anyone needing the basics when travelling. Be it Paris or NYC or SF of even most of Asia!

I visited the location at Le Bon Marché and decided on the black cherry Numéro Neuf textured…read more Happened to be in the area and saw a small line at this location so decided to get it here. There was about a 15 min wait to get in and the process was pretty quick since I knew exactly what I wanted. During my visit, once in a sales associate came to assist right away. While they didn't have the black cherry, she offered the taupe and red clay-- I decided on the red clay and actually love it! Things to note: If visiting from outside of France and aiming to do a tax refund, make sure to have your physical passport on hand. Also to note, they don't accept AMEX for payment. Additionally, a physical card must be used for my sans contact/ApplePay friends. Not sure if it's just this location or Poléne. Overall, super happy with the handbag. I wish I'd also gotten the Cyme for more everyday use but will have to when next in Paris.

My wife got a new purse at this store. There was a long line outside to get in, about a 40 minute…read morewait. I appreciated that an employee came out to the line to speak with each guest about what they are looking for. They check their instore inventory before you bother to wait in line. Inside, the spot is very styled and the staff is well trained. They know their products and provide one-on-one service while you shop. Checking out was a little clunky. You queue up again for one slow cashier who prints your paperwork on a small desktop printer.

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.