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Department Stores
Much of the pleasure of
shopping in Paris is derived from
going to the small specialist
shops. But if time is short, try the
grands magasins (department
stores). Some still operate a
ticket system for selling goods.
The shop assistant writes up a
ticket for goods from their own
boutique which you take to one
of the cashiers. You then return
with your validated ticket to pick
up your purchase. This can be
time-consuming, so go early in
the morning and don’t shop on
Saturdays. The French don’t pay Kenzo designerwear in the Place des Victoires (see pp317, 319)
much attention to queues, so
be assertive! Because of security quality-to-price ratio. The numerous shops around Paris,
issues, guards will ask to check prepared food sections serve but the branch on the Champs-
your bags before you enter the restaurant-quality fare to Elysées specializes in music,
store. They may also ask to take away. DVDs and concert tickets and
inspect them as you leave. There are also several US-style is open until 11.45pm daily. All
These are random checks, not malls (centres commercials), such of their products are available
an implication of theft. as Beaugrenelle, Passy Plaza, online, too, along with tickets
Depart ment stores vary in Forum des Halles and Les for concerts, sporting events
style and content, but all have Quatre Temps – quick options if and theatrical events.
places to eat. Printemps is noted you want all your shops in one
for its innovative household place. However, clothing and DIRECTORY
goods section and large shoe boutiques tend to be
menswear store. The clothes smaller, with less choice than Beaugrenelle
departments for women and their stand-alone stores. These 12 Rue Linois 75015.
children are well stocked. Visit malls also have large cinemas. Map 9 B5. Tel 01 53 95 24 00.
the lovely domed restaurant in Galeries Lafayette is perhaps BHV
the cupola during shopping the best-known department 52–64 Rue de Rivoli 75004.
hours. BHV (Le Bazar de l’Hôtel store and has a wide range of Map 13 B3. Tel 09 77 40 14 00.
de Ville) is a DIY enthusiast’s clothes available at all price Le Bon Marché
paradise. It also sells a host of levels. Its first-floor trends 24 Rue de Sèvres 75007.
other items related to home section plays host to lots of Map 11 C5. Tel 01 44 39 80 00.
decor. The Left Bank Le Bon innovative designers. Galeries FNAC
Marché is considered to be the Lafayette boasts a wonderful Forum des Halles 75001.
world’s first depart ment store food hall, Lafayette Gourmet, Map 13 A2. Tel 0825 020 020.
and today is Paris’s most chic. which offers a vast array of 74 Ave des Champs-Elysées 75008.
The designer clothing section is mouthwatering goodies. Map 4 F5. Tel 0825 020 020.
well-sourced, the high-end FNAC is the largest retailer 136 Rue de Rennes 75006.
accessories are excellent, and in France of books, music and Map 16 D1. Tel 08 25 02 00 20.
the own-brand linen has a good electronic equipment. There are ∑ fnac.com
Forum des Halles
1 Rue Pierre Lescot 75001.
Map 13 A2. Tel 01 44 76 87 08.
Galeries Lafayette
40 Blvd Haussmann 75009.
Map 6 E4. Tel 01 42 82 34 56.
Passy Plaza
53 Rue de Passy 75016.
Map 9 B3. Tel 01 40 50 09 07.
Printemps
64 Blvd Haussmann 75009.
Map 6 D4. Tel 01 42 82 50 00.
Les Quatre Temps
15 Parvis de la Défense 92092.
Tel 01 47 73 54 44.
The splendid interior of Galeries Lafayette

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