The 7 Best Department Stores in Paris (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 7 picks

The best department stores in Paris in 2026 are Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, with its glass dome and free rooftop terrace, Printemps Haussmann, Le Bon Marché on the Left Bank and La Samaritaine by the Pont-Neuf. Citadium suits streetwear, and BHV Marais is being reorganized, so check floors first.

Paris department stores are worth a visit for the buildings as much as the shopping. The two on Boulevard Haussmann sit next to each other, Le Bon Marché is a calmer Left Bank counterpart, and La Samaritaine reopened in a restored building on the Seine. Hours differ by source and change on holidays, so where the store's own page was not reachable we say what listings report and ask you to check. Non-EU visitors may be able to claim a VAT refund, and Galeries Lafayette's page quotes 12% on purchases over €100. For views without a ticket, see our best viewpoints in Paris, and for a coffee between floors, see our best cafés in Paris.

1. Galeries Lafayette Haussmann — 9th arr. · Boulevard Haussmann

The Art Nouveau glass dome and a free rooftop terrace, plus a Gourmet & Home building.

$$$ Upmarket

The store's own page lists three buildings on Boulevard Haussmann: the Coupole store at number 40, the men's store at 48, and the Gourmet & Home building at 35. Hours listed are Monday to Saturday 10 am to 8:30 pm and Sunday 11 am to 8 pm, with the gourmet floor open 9:30 am to 9:30 pm daily. It adds that hours can change on public holidays and during special events.

The page says the rooftop terrace is free, with views of the Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur and the Palais Garnier, though it may close in bad weather. Viewing the glass dome and its decoration is also free. The store quotes a 12% VAT refund for non-EU visitors on purchases over €100.

Good to know: Go up to the terrace on a clear day, and check the page for holiday hours.

40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France

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2. Printemps Haussmann — 9th arr. · Boulevard Haussmann

Three buildings of luxury brands, with a large beauty hall and a circular fashion floor.

$$$$ Splurge

Visit Paris Region's listing says Printemps Haussmann is open seven days a week, between 10 am and 8 pm, with Sunday listed as 11 am to 8 pm. It describes three buildings with hundreds of luxury brands, a beauty department billed as the largest in the world, and a space dedicated to circular fashion on the 7th floor. It also lists a full floor of shoes, a food section, and home and wedding-list departments.

Services listed include personal shoppers, tailoring, express delivery and a bilingual guide. Dining includes Bleu Coupole under the dome, and rooftop terraces have run seasonally, so check hours and any entry conditions before you plan around them.

Good to know: Ask about the personal-shopper and bilingual-guide services if you are short on time.

64 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France

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3. Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche — 7th arr. · Rue de Sèvres

The Left Bank department store, with La Grande Épicerie de Paris food hall across the street.

$$$$ Splurge

Le Bon Marché is at 24 Rue de Sèvres, and its own site lists the store, its agenda, brands and services. Listings disagree on hours: some give Monday to Saturday 10 am to 7:45 pm and Sunday 11 am to 7:45 pm, while others give 10 am to 8 pm and a shorter Sunday, so check the site for your date.

La Grande Épicerie de Paris is the food hall at 38 Rue de Sèvres, opposite the store. Listings give it roughly 8:30 am to 9 pm Monday to Saturday and a shorter Sunday, so confirm on its site. It is a good stop for picnic food and gifts.

Good to know: Pair the store with La Grande Épicerie, and check Sunday hours for both.

24 Rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris, France

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4. La Samaritaine — 1st arr. · Pont-Neuf

A restored department store by the Seine, with a glass roof over a central staircase.

$$$$ Splurge

Visit Paris Region lists La Samaritaine as open all year between 10 am and 8 pm. It gives accessories on the ground floor, women's fashion on the 1st, jewelry on the 2nd, menswear on the 3rd and women's shoes on the 4th, with restaurants and bars on the 5th. It highlights the theatrical central staircase leading up to the glass roof.

A Cheval Blanc hotel is part of the same complex. Events and pop-ups change often, so check the store's agenda before you go. Holiday hours differ.

Good to know: Look up at the central staircase and glass roof, and check the agenda for pop-ups.

9 Rue de la Monnaie, 75001 Paris, France

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5. BHV Marais — 4th arr. · Le Marais

The Marais department store on Rue de Rivoli, being reorganized around home and DIY.

$$ Mid-range

BHV Marais is at 52 Rue de Rivoli. Third-party listings give hours of about 10 am to 8 pm Monday to Saturday and 11 am to 7 pm on Sunday, though they differ, so check before you go. Sortiraparis reports the store is being reorganized, with its DIY basement still open and some floors partial.

The store is known for its Christmas window displays, and Sortiraparis says the 2026 theme is The Tale of the Little Fir, with the opening date not yet announced. Treat this as a stop for home and DIY rather than a full fashion visit for now.

Good to know: Check which floors are open before you make a special trip.

52 Rue de Rivoli, 75004 Paris, France

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6. Citadium Caumartin — 9th arr. · Rue de Caumartin

Four floors of sneakers, denim and streetwear from about 250 brands.

$$ Mid-range

Visit Paris Region lists Citadium as open between 10 am and 8 pm, and on Sundays from 11:30 am to 7:30 pm. It says the megastore spreads across four floors and showcases 250 international and French brands, from trainers to denim. It also mentions a skateshop, table football and a photo booth.

The listing shows a postcode of 75004, which looks like an error, since Rue de Caumartin is in the 9th arrondissement. It is a short walk from Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. Citadium also has a smaller men's-only store near Beaubourg.

Good to know: Combine it with the Boulevard Haussmann stores, a short walk away.

50 Rue de Caumartin, 75009 Paris, France

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7. Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées — 8th arr. · Champs-Élysées

A fashion, beauty and food store on the Champs-Élysées, with long daily hours.

$$$ Upmarket

Sortiraparis lists the Champs-Élysées store at 60 Avenue des Champs-Élysées as open daily from 10 am to 9 pm, and says its hours are approximate. It describes fashion, luxury, beauty and gourmet offerings on the avenue. Older listings give different hours, so check before you go.

The nearest Métro stop is Franklin D. Roosevelt, on lines 1 and 9. It is a more convenient stop than the Haussmann flagship if you are already on the avenue.

Good to know: Check hours for your date, especially around holidays.

60 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, France

Google Maps Website

Frequently asked questions

What is the best department store in Paris?

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann is the best first stop because its dome and rooftop terrace are free to see, and the store's own page lists them. Printemps Haussmann is next door, and Le Bon Marché is the Left Bank choice.

Are Paris department stores open on Sundays?

Several are. Galeries Lafayette Haussmann lists Sunday 11 am to 8 pm, and Citadium lists 11:30 am to 7:30 pm. Printemps is listed as open seven days a week. Holiday hours differ, so check before you go.

Can you visit the Galeries Lafayette rooftop for free?

Yes. The store's own page says the rooftop terrace is free, with views of the Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur and the Palais Garnier. It is open during store hours and may close temporarily in bad weather.

Can tourists get a tax refund at Paris department stores?

Non-EU visitors can often claim a VAT refund. Galeries Lafayette's page quotes 12% on purchases over €100 for non-EU visitors. Ask the store about its own process and bring your passport.

Which Paris department store is best for streetwear?

Citadium, on Rue de Caumartin, lists 250 international and French brands across four floors, from trainers to denim. It is close to Galeries Lafayette and Printemps.

Is BHV Marais still worth visiting?

Sources report that BHV Marais is reorganizing its floors around home and DIY, and that some floors are partial. Check the store's page for what is open before you make the trip.

1. Galeries Lafayette Haussmann — 9th arr. · Boulevard Haussmann

2. Printemps Haussmann — 9th arr. · Boulevard Haussmann

3. Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche — 7th arr. · Rue de Sèvres

4. La Samaritaine — 1st arr. · Pont-Neuf

5. BHV Marais — 4th arr. · Le Marais

6. Citadium Caumartin — 9th arr. · Rue de Caumartin

7. Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées — 8th arr. · Champs-Élysées

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