Which is the chicest department store in Paris?

Question

Which is the chicest department store in Paris?

Answer 1

I don't know about department stores, it's more fun to walk around the neighborhoods and go to the boutiques. My favorite is The Marais - great shopping, delicious restaurants, hidden museums and fabulous people watching... http://www.forbestraveler.com/luxury/bes...

If I do go to a department store, I admit, I love Monoprix - I'm still getting compliments on clothing etc that I got there 6 years ago! It may not be expensive, but I think it's great.

Answer 2

The Pars Ta Ritz

Answer 3

Definitely the Galleries Lafayette !

Answer 4

Galeries Lafayette.... very big and with lots of stuff (my uncle used to love the gourmet stuff he could get in there)

Answer 5

....Yves Saint Laurant...cause nobody could kick him under the boardwalk...

Answer 6

Galeries Lafayette

40, bd Haussmann, Paris, France 75009 · 01 42 82 34 56

9ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Crowned by a turn-of-the-century, stained-glass dome, this incredible department store is a shopper's paradise. The cosmetics department is huge, and perfumes are legion. Fashion, too, maintains a strong profile, and both men and women find enormous selections of designer wear accompanied by more mainstream options. Other attractions include a great toy department, a hair salon, terrific jewelry, and housewares. METRO: Chaussée-d'Antin, Opéra, Havre-Caumartin

Le Bon Marché

22, rue de Sèvres, Paris, France 75007 · 01 44 39 80 00

7ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Arguably Paris's most well-known department store, this temple to commerce was created by Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut in the late 19th century. More than 100 years later, it's a destination for fashion and style and one of the city's most prominent retail establishments. Designer apparel for men and women, cosmetics, and housewares comprise the major departments. Adjacent to the store is an impressive food hall that carries gourmet groceries, wines and take-out fare. METRO: Sèvres-Babylone

Le Printemps

64, bd Haussmann, Paris, France 75009 · 01 42 82 57 87

9ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Distinguished by an amazing stained-glass cupola, Le Printemps is a veritable station for fashion. The wide-ranging department store has everything from women's, men's, and children's fashions to an in-store restaurant with full-menu options. There's also a level for housewares and furniture, along with huge departments for cosmetics, lingerie, and shoes, not to mention a post office and hair salon. METRO: Havre-Caumartin, RER Auber.

Christian Louboutin

38, rue de Grenelle, Paris, France 75007 · 01 42 22 33 07

7ème ARRONDISSEMENT. This cozy store displays one-of-a-kind shoes in an intimate, exhibit-like environment. The designer is a true artist who has created such masterpieces as s**y red-soled shoes and '80s-inspired black and gold knee boots. If you can't find the perfect shoe, Christian Louboutin will custom-design one for you. METRO: Saint-Sulpice, Rue du Bac

Emporio Armani

149, bd Saint-Germain, Paris, France 75006 · 01 45 48 62 15

6ème ARRONDISSEMENT. From casual wear to custom suits, this four-story fashion mecca brings Italian design to Paris. Foreign business professionals, movie and music stars, and city residents make their way through a labyrinth of stairs and halls in search of the latest Armani sweaters, shirts, leather shoes, underwear, glasses, and ties. The shop also features a kiosk with trendy fashion magazines, the latest CDs, and a café. At a biannual fashion party, models and celebrities wander among the latest designs. METRO: Saint-Germain des Prés

Forum des Halles

1-7, rue Lescot, Paris, France 75001

1er ARRONDISSEMENT. Formerly the site of Paris's large, venerable food market – which was moved out of the city proper in 1969 – this shopping center filled the gaping retail void. However, its shops and boutiques were built underground, leaving the surface to be developed as a public park. The busy mall, adjacent to a Metro and RER train station, pulls in lots of shoppers and is an especially good source of clothing. Although the complex can be a bit utilitarian, it serves a useful role in city life. METRO: Châtelet-Les Halles

Les Quatre Temps

15 Parvis de la Défense, Paris, France 92092 · 01-47-73-54-44

LA DEFENSE. This expansive mall offers fabulous shopping in western Paris. Lots of retail establishments carry practically anything you could want, especially clothing, and plenty of restaurants ensure that you can find sustenance while you're in a spending mood. It's not in the city center, but Les Quatres Temps lets you discover the shining, modern La Défense district, and it's got a lot of mega-stores to boot. METRO: Esplanade de la Défense

101, av des Champs-Elysées, Paris, France 75001 · 01 53 57 24 00

1er ARRONDISSEMENT. Louis Vuitton, made famous by its exquisite, top-quality luggage, also carries an extensive line of handbags, wallets, and belts. Each accessory carries the famous "LV" symbol of quality and authenticity. The store also offers the Marc Jacobs shoe collection, which is crafted of highest quality leather. In addition, the store sells men's and women's clothing. METRO: Georges V

Marché aux Puces de Clignancourt

av de la Porte de Clignancourt, Paris, France 75018

18ème ARRONDISSEMENT. This world-renowned flea market, held in Saint-Ouen on the northern edge of Paris, doesn't promise steals on great merchandise as it once did, but it's a great place to browse and uncover terrific souvenirs. Thousands of stalls (comprising twelve distinct markets) line the streets, offering everything from vintage clothing to old dishes, cast-off objects, and antique furniture. Give yourself time to browse, use your French, and beware of pickpockets. Otherwise, revel in the great local color. METRO: Porte de Clignancourt, Garibaldi

Answer 7

Le Bon Marche is the top of the "luxury style" ones

otherwise you have Printemps and Galleries Lafayettes.

If you want trendy things go to the Marais district, luxury stores are Avenue Montaigne and rue Francois 1er, affordable ready to wear would be at Chatelet-Les Halles or le "Quatre temps" mall at La Defense.

Good shopping !!