With its stunning Art Nouveau glass dome and ornate belle époque architecture, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann is more than just a department store – it’s a Parisian landmark. As one of the city’s most iconic shopping destinations, Galeries Lafayette stores draw visitors from around the world who browse its expansive offerings in fashion, cosmetics, home goods, gourmet food, and more.

I’ve been to the main Hausmann store dozens of times and I’ll take you on a floor-by-floor tour through this magnificent department store so you can get a feel for what each level has to offer. We’ll start on the main level, and go underground to the wellness center before moving up through each level, under the stained glass dome. I’ll take you through all the floors of luxury shopping and behind-the-scenes services.

By the end, you’ll understand why Galeries Lafayette Haussmann is about so much more than shopping – it’s an essential part of the fabric of Paris and its reputation as a capital of style, design, and joie de vivre.

Women’s “Coupole” Store

The primary GL store is often referred to as the “Coupole” store as it’s where the famous glass dome is located. This store is where women’s fashion is sold. If you’re a man, you’ll be better off heading into the “L’Homme” store next door, but that’s an article for another day! Let’s go inside the women’s store.

Entrance

Galeries Lafayette is located at 40 Boulevard Haussmann 75009 Paris. It has several entrances.

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Ground Floor: Handbags, Beauty, and Jewelry

You’ll always enter on the ground floor. This level has dozens of brands selling handbags and accessories. Notable brands found her include: Longchamp, Chloé, Dior, Celine, and Chanel.

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Chaumet and Van Cleef and Arpels are just a few of the fine jewelry brands you’ll see for sale at Galeries Lafayette.

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Moving further along the ground floor, you’ll reach the Beauty section, where you can buy luxury makeup and skincare from brands like Guerlain and Lancôme. This area is located directly beneath the glass dome.

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Lower Level: Wellness Center

Before heading upstairs, look for signs near the escalator for “La Wellness Galerie,” the store’s wellness center which is the largest in Europe!

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Here you’ll find dozens of international beauty brands selling skincare, haircare, yoga supplies, and more.

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There is a menu of treatments you can book as part of your French self-care routine!

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The wellness and beauty center is your go-to stop for all things self-care.

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1st Floor: Luxury Fashion and Jewelry

The 1st floor is where the high-end luxury fashion brands are found. French luxury designers like Chanel, Dior, Courrèges, and Celine are found here. You can also shop for Italian luxury brands like Marni, Gucci, Valentino, and Max Mara. Various other high-end brands like Jil Sander and Burberry are also located on this floor.

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2nd + 3rd Floors: Women’s Contemporary Fashion

The 2nd and 3rd floors are where you’ll find the best women’s contemporary fashion brands in France. Sandro, Maje, and Claudie Pierlot are all found here. You can shop for luxury cashmere from Eric Bompard or Kujten.

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La Creative Galerie is located on these floors. This is where you’ll find smaller, international fashion brands. These are lesser-known and will offer unique pieces for you to wear!

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A.P.C. is a minimalist French fashion brand with a stand at Galeries Lafayette.

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Rouje is a popular French influencer brand founded by Jeanne Damas with a stand at Galeries Lafayette.

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Café Coutume

On the 3rd floor, you can stop for coffee at Café Coutume, a premier coffee torrefactor in Paris, France.

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Enjoy the view while you’re here!

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4th Floor: Shoes

Moving up to the 4th floor, you’ll find the extensive shoe collection of Galeries Lafayette.

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Roger Vivier is one of the best French shoe brands, and has its own stand on this floor.

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Repetto is another must-see French shoe brand selling classic ballet flats in a rainbow of colors!

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Nail Bar

There’s even a nail bar on this floor where you can get a manicure for around 22€.

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5th Floor: Kids

The 5th floor is where you’ll find the kids section where you can shop beloved brands like Bonpoint and Petit Bateau to make sure your kids look as chic as possible.

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6th Floor: Souvenirs

The 6th floor is the best place to go shopping for gifts while you’re at Galeries Lafayette. You’ll find dozens of ideas for Paris souvenirs to take back home.

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There are berets for sale and books about neighborhoods in Paris such as Montmartre.

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You can pick up posters or little Eiffel Tower replicas.

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Postcards are always nice to send to family back home!

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Café

If you’re hungry, you can grab a quick bite to eat on this level and enjoy a view of the Eiffel Tower!

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Wait–Where’s the Rooftop?

To enjoy the famous Galeries Lafayette rooftop terrace, you’ll need to head to the next building over, the men’s “L’Homme” store to take in its spectacular view. The open-air rooftop is free to visit!

To reach it, you can go to the 2nd or 3rd floor of the women’s store and look for signs directing you to the passageway that lets you cross over into the men’s store. There is no need to exit the store on the ground level.

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