Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann: discovering the hidden Tteasures of the iconic department store

Imagine a 43-meter-high dome crowned with a stained-glass window in warm hues... This is the signature of Ferdinand Chanut, created in 1912 with colorful glasswork by Jacques Grüber and floral ironwork by Louis Majorelle.

Do you know which artistic style this masterpiece embodies?

Yes, it’s Parisian Art Nouveau — the movement that celebrates nature and flowing organic lines.

In 2021, the building was carefully restored to recapture its former glory. Its richly adorned Byzantine façade blends classical elegance with contemporary touches.

In your opinion, what role does this renovation play in Parisian life today?

It breathes new life into the landmark while reaffirming its role as an essential emblem of the neighborhood.

A treasured legacy

Since 2008, an archive center has preserved thousands of documents, posters, and photographs.

There, you will learn how two Alsatian cousins launched this adventure in 1894 — and how the store became a global symbol of fashion and French craftsmanship.

More than a department store — an open-air museum:

With its 3,200 brands, Galeries Lafayette reigns over the world of fashion, but it’s also a place of culture and history.
Next time you stroll through its aisles and look up, will you recognize the architectural details that give the place its unique charm? And if you dare to rise a little higher, a glass walkway suspended beneath the dome offers a breathtaking view.

A visit to Galeries Lafayette is a journey through time and Parisian elegance — a grand, refined, and always surprising escape, where every corner tells a story.