Where is the big Galeries Lafayette?
Paris
The Galeries Lafayette (French pronunciation: [ɡalʁi lafajɛt]) is an upmarket French department store chain, the biggest in Europe. Its flagship store is on Boulevard Haussmann in the 9th arrondissement of Paris but it now operates in a number of other locations in France and other countries.
How many Galeries Lafayette are there?
By welcoming more than one million visitors per day in its 280 stores and its online shopping websites,the Galeries Lafayette group is actively engaged in promoting and spreading the French “Art of Living”.
What did Galeries Lafayette used to be?
It all started in 1893, when cousins Théophile Bader and Alphonse Kahn decided to establish a novelty store in a small notions store in the corner of rue La Fayette and rue de la Chaussée d’Antin. Out of its location, the store was given its first and famous name ‘Aux Galeries Lafayette.
What is there to do in Galerie Lafayette?
Activities at the Galeries Lafayette
- Wine tour. Kick off with this masterclass at the third floor’s uber-luxe Appartement Lafayette.
- Catwalk show. We couldn’t mention the Galeries Lafayette (or Paris, even) without making some reference to fashion.
- French macaron baking class.
- Architectural and historical visit.
What time does the Galerie Lafayette close?
Opening Hours Gourmet store: open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 9.30pm , Sundays and public holidays from 11am to 8pm.
What stores are in Galerie Lafayette?
The Galeries Lafayette also hosts Lafayette Maison, the ideal spot for those who are looking for fine linens and kitchen supplies. The store is located just next door to L’Homme….Shopping under Galeries Lafayette’s famous glass Coupole
- Armani.
- Balenciaga.
- Burberry.
- Bulgari.
- Calvin Klein.
- Céline.
- Chanel.
- Christian Dior.
What does Lafayette mean in English?
Lafayette or La Fayette, is originally a surname or a toponym coming from the Occitan words la faieta and that designates a beech forest. Due to the fame of American Revolutionary War commander Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, Lafayette is also a given name in the United States.
How did Lafayette get his name?
What shops are in Galerie Lafayette?
Altogether, the Galeries Lafayette and its three buildings offer up more than 750,000 square feet of shopping and dining….Numerous renowned fashion brands are headquartered in Paris, and are available in Galeries Lafayette:
- Armani.
- Balenciaga.
- Burberry.
- Bulgari.
- Calvin Klein.
- Céline.
- Chanel.
- Christian Dior.
Is the Eiffel Tower pet friendly?
Animals are not allowed on the Eiffel Tower apart from animals accompanying disabled people. All other animals will be refused.