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Galeries Lafayette: Classic Department store
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  • Written by tvor on Apr 11, 2007
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  • Name of Shop: Galeries Lafayette

    Galeries Lafayette was founded in the late 19th century and contains 7 floors of fashion, home decor, gourmet food, books, kitchen, perfume, makeup, accessories and souvenirs. There is a rooftop terrace where you can have a meal and enjoy the panoramic view over Paris. The glass dome is not to be missed. There is a second part of the store next door. The main store is mainly fashion, accessories and haberdashery with souvenirs, electronics, luggage, cosmetics and jewellry. There is also a tax free area. The annex has the home decor and food, more men's fashion and appliances.

    What To Buy: You name it, they've got it! Excellent place for Paris souvenirs, they claim they carry items not found anywhere else. Won't be cheap though! Worth a visit just to look at the architecture and see the view from the roof.


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    Theme: Other
    Address: 40 Blvd Haussmann
    Directions: Near the opera
    Website: http://www.galerieslafayette.com/
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    Comments for tvor about Paris
    mvtouring Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:24 UTC
     Researching for my holiday. Do not want to miss anything this time around. Thanks for the lovely tips ;-)
    Jefie Sat May 12, 2007 21:53 UTC
     Hello Diane! Thanks for stopping by my Paris page - I do hope you get to go back this year, and I'm sure you'll manage to avoid going to McDonald's this time around! Take care, Isa :o)
    tarced Wed Aug 17, 2005 23:05 UTC
     I hope you've had the chance to go to Paris more recently! When I take my students there, I always hope that they will return since they can't see too much in two or three days.

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