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Printemps Haussmann

Paris's other grand department store, across the road from Galeries Lafayette, with fashion and beauty spread over three linked buildings.

About Printemps Haussmann

Paris's other grand department store, across the road from Galeries Lafayette, with fashion and beauty spread over three linked buildings.

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Address

64 Bd Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France

Neighborhood

Opéra / Grands Boulevards →

Nearest Metro

Opera (Lines 3, 7, 8)Grands Boulevards (Lines 8, 9)Richelieu-Drouot (Lines 8, 9)

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Good to know

Tips, answered

Pick one of the two. If you've done Galeries Lafayette, skip this one.

Plan for about 1 hour.

Printemps Haussmann is in the Opéra / Grands Boulevards neighborhood of Paris. The address is 64 Bd Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France. The area is well-served by metro.

This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.

Around the corner

Nearby in Opéra / Grands Boulevards

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Landmark

Passage Jouffroy

Passage Jouffroy connects directly to the famous Passage des Panoramas, creating Paris's complete covered shopping experience from the 1840s. You'll walk under glass ceilings past antique bookshops, vintage toy stores with tin soldiers and wooden trains stacked floor to ceiling, and souvenir shops selling postcards and vintage posters. The main attraction is the entrance to Musée Grévin, France's premier wax museum, and the seamless connection to Passage Verdeau across rue de la Grange Batelière. The atmosphere feels authentically Parisian. Locals browse books alongside visitors who take photos of the ornate ironwork above. You'll hear conversations in French echoing off the glass roof, smell old paper from the bookshops, and watch shopkeepers rearranging their window displays much like their predecessors 150 years ago. The passages stay comfortably warm in winter and pleasantly cool in summer, making them ideal weather refuges. Most guides exaggerate the shopping options. Prices are generally high and quality varies greatly. Avoid the overpriced souvenirs near the Grévin entrance and focus on the antique bookshops in the middle section. The toy stores are enjoyable to browse but expect to pay €25+ for simple wooden toys. Your best bet is experiencing all three connected passages in one 30-minute stroll, something most tourists aren't aware is possible.

30 minExplore

Shopping

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

This isn't just another department store-it's a Belle Époque masterpiece where Napoleon III-era architecture meets modern retail. The centerpiece is genuinely breathtaking: a 43-meter Neo-Byzantine glass dome from 1912 that floods the main hall with colored light. Yes, there's luxury shopping, but the real draw is standing under those soaring galleries and feeling transported to 1900s Paris. Your visit flows across ten floors connected by the original wrought-iron elevators and a modern glass lift. The main floor buzzes with perfume and accessories, but head up to see how the building opens into that famous dome. The sixth floor houses Lafayette Maison (home goods), and from there you can access the rooftop terrace. The Friday fashion shows at 3 PM happen on the seventh floor and are genuinely well-produced-not tourist theater. Honestly, most people spend too much time shopping and miss the architecture. The dome looks best between 2-4 PM when natural light hits properly. Skip the overpriced café on the sixth floor-the rooftop terrace has better views and costs nothing. The Christmas tree installation (November-January) is spectacular but crowds triple. Go Tuesday-Thursday mornings if you want to actually appreciate the space.

1-2 hoursExplore

Cultural Site

Palais Garnier

The Palais Garnier isn't just an opera house-it's a 19th-century fever dream of marble, gold leaf, and crystal that Napoleon III commissioned to show off imperial wealth. The Grand Staircase alone uses seventeen different types of marble, while Chagall's 1964 ceiling murals float dreamlike above red velvet seats in the 1,979-seat auditorium. The building's notorious underground cistern (not quite a lake) and maze of rehearsal rooms genuinely inspired Leroux's Phantom novel. Your self-guided route winds through the Grand Foyer's 18 painted ceiling panels, past the Emperor's private pavilion, and into the auditorium if no rehearsals are running. The Library-Museum displays costumes, set models, and Degas paintings, though it feels cramped compared to the opulent public spaces. The real magic happens on the Grand Staircase around 11am when morning light streams through those massive windows. Skip the audio guide-the included paper map explains enough, and you'll want to move at your own pace for photos. The gift shop is overpriced tourist trinkets, but the building itself delivers every bit of theatrical excess you expect. Come hungry for visual overload; this place makes Versailles look restrained.

1 hourExplore

Museum

Musée Grévin

The Musée Grévin houses over 200 wax figures spread across 15 themed rooms, from Napoleon and Marie Antoinette to Beyoncé and Mbappé. The main attraction is the Palais des Mirages, a baroque hall of mirrors with an immersive light and sound show that has been captivating visitors since 1900. The craftsmanship on the figures varies greatly; some are eerily lifelike while others appear more like distant relatives of the celebrities they're meant to represent. The visit follows a one-way circuit through cramped, dimly lit rooms that can feel uncomfortable when busy. You'll pass through sections on French history, cinema, sports, and pop culture, with interactive elements and photo opportunities throughout. The Palais des Mirages comes midway through and provides a welcome break from figure-spotting. The final rooms focus on contemporary celebrities and often have long queues for selfies. Honestly, it's overpriced tourist fare that kids absolutely love and adults tolerate. The historical figures are fascinating, but the celebrity sections can feel dated quickly. Skip the expensive gift shop entirely and don't expect Madame Tussauds-level quality throughout. If you're traveling with children or are genuinely curious about French cultural figures, it's worth the 90-minute visit; otherwise, your time is better spent elsewhere.

1.5 hoursExplore

Tour

Tootbus - Paris

Tootbus runs three color-coded double-decker routes that connect Paris's major sights through a hop-on hop-off system. The red route hits the obvious spots like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre, the blue covers eastern districts including Bastille and Père Lachaise, while the green winds through Montmartre's steep streets. Each bus has an open upper deck and covered lower level, with audio commentary available in multiple languages through provided headphones. The experience feels less touristy than it sounds, especially on weekday mornings when buses aren't packed. You'll spend about 2 hours completing a full loop without stops, but most people hop off at 3-4 attractions. The audio guide timing syncs well with what you're passing, though it can lag during heavy traffic around Châtelet-Rivoli. The upper deck provides genuine photo opportunities, particularly crossing Pont Alexandre III and approaching the Arc de Triomphe. Buy tickets online to skip the booth lines at major stops. The night tour included in your ticket runs only Thursday through Sunday and covers just the red route, but seeing the illuminated monuments justifies the restriction. Don't bother with the Seine cruise voucher unless you have extra time-it's basic and crowded. Start early morning or after 3 PM to avoid school groups and lunch-hour traffic jams.

2 hoursExplore

Shopping

Passage des Panoramas

This is Paris's first covered shopping arcade, built in 1800 when the concept was revolutionary. The original mosaic floors are genuinely from that era, worn smooth by two centuries of foot traffic, and the glass ceiling creates this beautiful filtered light that changes throughout the day. What sets it apart from the touristy passages is that it still functions as a working neighborhood-locals actually shop here. Walking through feels like browsing someone's eccentric attic. The stamp dealers have glass cases filled with tiny treasures, vintage print shops display everything from 1920s postcards to architectural drawings, and the newer Japanese restaurants create this odd but charming cultural mix. The Stern shop is the real deal-four generations of the same family selling engravings and maps, with the owner who actually knows the provenance of everything. Honestly, it's more atmospheric than spectacular. The connecting galleries are prettier but nearly empty of shops. Come for the browsing experience rather than serious shopping-most items are overpriced antiques. Skip it if you're rushing between major sights, but perfect for a rainy afternoon when you want to wander somewhere with character.

30 minutes - 1 hourExplore

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