Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
A century-old department store beneath a colorful Art Nouveau glass dome, with a free rooftop terrace for views of the opera house and the Eiffel Tower.
The Haussmann flagship of Galeries Lafayette opened in 1912. The Art Nouveau stained-glass dome above the atrium, about 43 meters high, is a classic Paris sight, and you can look down on it from the glass walkway called “Glasswalk” on the 6th floor. The store houses many luxury and French brands. It's one of the shopping spots Chinese tourists know best, with Chinese-speaking shopping assistants and centralized tax refund services. The 7th-floor rooftop terrace is free to visit, with close-up views of the Palais Garnier and distant views of the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre. The rooftop of the Printemps department store across the street also offers views. Take metro line 7 or 9 directly to Chaussée d'Antin–La Fayette.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 10:00–20:30; Sun 11:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Palais Garnier
- Printemps Haussmann
- Musée d'Orsay
- Tuileries Garden & Place de la Concorde
- Louvre Museum
- Musée de l'Orangerie
- Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection
- Montmartre / Sacré-Cœur