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Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

Department store with a spectacular stained-glass dome.

Free to enter about 60 min

For storytellers

Why Galeries Lafayette Haussmann matters

Even if you are not shopping, step inside Galeries Lafayette to look up at the stained-glass dome. The department store is a showcase of Belle Époque style, and the rooftop terrace offers free views of the city. Come at Christmas to see the giant tree.

Talking points

  • The dome is the real star.
  • The rooftop terrace has a free city view.
  • It is decorated with a giant tree every December.

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