Shopping Like a Parisian: A Comparative Guide to Paris' 5 Department Stores

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  • Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
  • After the best shopping streets last month, the magnificent covered passages two weeks ago, let me guide you and discover the 5 Department Stores we have in Paris in this comparative guide.
    #Paris #DepartmentStores #ParisShopping
    Timeline
    00:00 - Intro
    00:49 - Printemps
    08:12 - Le Bon Marché
    14:58 - Le BHV Marais
    18:23 - Samaritaine
    21:27 - Galeries Lafayette
    32:21 - Conclusion
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 91

  • @paristoptips
    @paristoptips  7 місяців тому +2

    If you want to support me, a like or a comment, or share on this video would really be appreciated.
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  • @GiselleMetcalf-Grosso
    @GiselleMetcalf-Grosso 4 місяці тому +4

    This overview was SUPERB!!!!!! Thank You for the tour. This will help me figure out which stores I want to visit when I go to Paris.

  • @imeldaombajin5813
    @imeldaombajin5813 Рік тому +7

    ❤ i love Paris.❤❤❤

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому +2

      So do I, I can tell you 😉🙂😉

    • @AnneMB955
      @AnneMB955 Рік тому +1

      Me too!! 🤗 Wish I could go back soon. Loved meeting all those wonderful Parisiennes.

  • @olamao786
    @olamao786 Рік тому +2

    Only knew 3 of the stores , thanks for the video will visit the rest of them

  • @AnneMB955
    @AnneMB955 Рік тому +5

    Have just got back to 🇦🇺 from 🇫🇷. I loved my France visit. Galeries Lafayette is my favourite department store. Have visited about 5 times now. Brought back Guerlain perfume and my daughter loves it. My handshake goes out to the lovely ladies on the Guerlain counter. Thx for reminding me of this wonderful visit. 😊

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому +1

      I'm very happy that you loved Paris, coming from down under.
      Hope you'll be back for another visit here! 🙂

    • @AnneMB955
      @AnneMB955 Рік тому +2

      I so hope so. Have visited France 5 times now. Could easily revisit. Love the land and the people. 🇦🇺🇫🇷

  • @pinkvelvet3865
    @pinkvelvet3865 Рік тому +2

    Lots of helpful information for future tourist like me.

  • @FrenchMartini
    @FrenchMartini Рік тому +6

    Another great video! Thank you! I do so miss the beautiful department stores from my childhood - they are like a rare species in the US now.

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the comment
      It's true in Paris too. There used to be many more!

  • @alainec1
    @alainec1 Рік тому +3

    For shopping, I'd prefer the Galeries Lafayette, but I really like the atmosphere at Le Bon Marché, and the huge variety of products you can find at La Grande Epicerie.

  • @Harmony977
    @Harmony977 Рік тому +2

    I can’t wait to be there. I love what has been done in ter of renovation. Galeries Lafayette to me is a must and this year we added le bon marché. Which incidentally means « the good deal ». My mom never shopped there. All very expensive. Quels beaux magasins . Merci pour une autre belle vidéo. 🇫🇷 🇺🇸

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому +2

      They did great renovations in almost every Department Store. That's the way to keep appealing to customers...

  • @rellrell9457
    @rellrell9457 Рік тому +2

    Wow 🤩! Thank you for making this video…

  • @elmadi7391
    @elmadi7391 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for posting 🙏🇫🇷

  • @jaikumaruttamsingh1126
    @jaikumaruttamsingh1126 Рік тому +2

    Good and thorough job again!!

  • @brendaroberts145
    @brendaroberts145 Рік тому +1

    The best again!❤

  • @jodielang2846
    @jodielang2846 Рік тому +1

    You never fail to create an excellent presentation! You are thorough,you take the time to list the items in an orderly manner, an give us time to absorb what we are viewing! We also get to see various items used in a number of different outfits! Simply wonderful! Thank you! I'm a huge fan and never miss your uploads!

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for these nice comments. They go directly to my heart 🙏

  • @NFT_TX
    @NFT_TX 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent presentation. Thank you.

  • @noeldunsky
    @noeldunsky Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for your review of these BEYOND LEGENDARY department stores, which are the epitome of the Parisian and French love for high quality and variety. I do admit that I was stunned at the Grande Épicerie - a paradise for culinary enthusiasts !! :)

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому +1

      Good food is so much important for us French. Grande Épicerie is a paradise for foodies!🙂

  • @padidehsm2628
    @padidehsm2628 Рік тому +1

    I went there one month ago
    Thank you for showing me again I enjoyed 👏🏻

  • @blythegirl4348
    @blythegirl4348 Рік тому +4

    Hi and thank you so much for your videos. I am watching them and really enjoying seeing Paris. You do a wonderful job of narrating and I really appreciate the effort it takes to film and edit these great videos. Thanks again so much and I will watch and comment!

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome!🙏
      It's always a pleasure receiving nice comments, it's rewarding!

    • @blythegirl4348
      @blythegirl4348 Рік тому +1

      @@paristoptips you deserve the comments! You have a great channel - Congratualtiosn!

  • @margaretmold63
    @margaretmold63 Рік тому +2

    I truly enjoy the information you have given as well as the responses from your viewers! Going there to France for the 5th time, will definitely visit at least one if not two. Merci beaucoup

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome 🤗
      I hope you have a great time in Paris !

  • @michelledaniel8386
    @michelledaniel8386 Рік тому +2

    thank you so much for your great video. I especially love your accent!

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому

      Thanks! I'm not sure I would say that I love my accent, though 😂

  • @mickanton7285
    @mickanton7285 Рік тому

    Another informative and amusing video, Blessings.

  • @sadiemae9446
    @sadiemae9446 10 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful video!! I may not go shopping IN them, but at least I'll know what these beautiful buildings are when we go by them! Thank you!

  • @mireillecremier6682
    @mireillecremier6682 Рік тому

    Magnifique promenade parmi les Grands Magasins Parisiens
    Difficile de choisir , Ils sont tous beaux - Super reportage

  • @CarolAnn-gh9fl
    @CarolAnn-gh9fl Рік тому +2

    They opened a Printemps in Denver right after the late 80s oil bust. It was gorgeous but missed the mark by a year. I was so sorry to see it close almost immediately

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому

      Yes, they opened Printemps shops in quite a few countries then. Now there is only one left out of France, in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

  • @stephanievacek7469
    @stephanievacek7469 Рік тому +1

    I’m looking forward to visiting Le Samaritan again. Was last there about 30 years ago. If I remember correctly, I think they had an observation deck overlooking the city.
    Great, in-depth video as I love Printemps & Galleries!

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому +2

      30 years ago, it was a very different Samaritaine than it is today.
      And the place where the observation deck was is no longer part of La Samaritaine, but of the 5-star hotel - Cheval Blanc - that they built here on the Seine...

    • @stephanievacek7469
      @stephanievacek7469 Рік тому +1

      @@paristoptips merci! I look forward to revisiting the Samaritan’s sans observation deck this year! We will be staying in the 12th a. this time; a new part of the city to explore (though we have been to Bercy Village before).

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому +2

      @@stephanievacek7469 In the 12th, be sure to visit the Place d'Aligre market: it's great!

    • @stephanievacek7469
      @stephanievacek7469 Рік тому +2

      @@paristoptips I will add that to our itinerary. Merci beaucoup!

  • @syuiopsicvban4618
    @syuiopsicvban4618 Рік тому +1

    Très beau reportage. Mon préféré reste le BHV

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому

      Merci. Quand on à une âme de créatrice, le BHV, c'est un peu le paradis !

  • @heythave
    @heythave 7 місяців тому +1

    I still have the pair of wool socks that I bought from Printemps in 2001. Yes, I was stuck in Paris during 9/11 because the flights were grounded. It was getting cold, so I went in and got the socks. I wish I knew about the grand epicerie at Bon Marche when I was last there in summer 2019. We stumbled upon the store after getting caramels at Jaques Genin.

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  7 місяців тому

      These department stores are a important part of the Parisian lifestyle

    • @heythave
      @heythave 7 місяців тому +1

      @@paristoptips Yes. Thank you. Now I have a reason to go to Paris again. 🙂

  • @bkkdavidg
    @bkkdavidg 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video. I plan to visit the Galleria Layfayette on my first day in Paris. Looks like they have a great wine shop. 🍷 I’m also going to try to find the rooftop view opposite of the Palais Garnier.

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  11 місяців тому +1

      I hope you have a great trip!🙂

  • @joethomas2354
    @joethomas2354 Рік тому +1

    I didn't realize Printemps had that little food court. Thanks! I usually visit the one at Galeries Lafayette. I have to say, I was overwhelmed by the high prices at Bon Marche--clearly priced for that neighborhood. I've always felt G.L. was the most reasonably priced (although I only buy clothes at C&A, which is really cheap!)

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому +1

      Printemps went through a complete redesign some years ago, and the result is very interesting.
      And, yes, Bon Marché has quite high prices!

  • @celinele9589
    @celinele9589 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this great video ❤

  • @samtan4729
    @samtan4729 Рік тому +3

    Fabulous peek into these impressive department stores. Great to see the grand historical architectural details are well maintained. One question - when is/are the sales period and do they happen at the same time with all the stores??

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому +1

      Sales are in January and in July (June 28-July 25 this year), at the same date for every shop in France.

    • @samtan4729
      @samtan4729 Рік тому +1

      @@paristoptips Merci!

  • @sbaumgartner9848
    @sbaumgartner9848 Місяць тому +1

    Fantastic. How do these places stay in business? I also noticed very few women wearing high heels, even the well groomed women working at these stores. The days of wearing high heels all day long are quickly disappearing; they are now worn only for special occasions.

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Місяць тому

      When you have to walk, in Paris, high heels can be a nightmare....

    • @sbaumgartner9848
      @sbaumgartner9848 Місяць тому

      @@paristoptips I agree, but for decades women did this!

  • @gabrielalauracolimodio9988
    @gabrielalauracolimodio9988 11 місяців тому

    This video has been one of the most important in helping me plan my trip in November 😃. One thing that is missing: opening hours! I read somewhere that Lafayette is closed on Sundays. Is this true? Thanks for your content!

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  11 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful!
      It is open on Sundays, in fact every day, from10 AM to 8:30PM

  • @LucaMenichettiForti
    @LucaMenichettiForti Рік тому

    🇮🇹🤝🏻🇫🇷

  • @stuartlee6622
    @stuartlee6622 8 місяців тому +1

    I prefer (je reste) Printemps.

  • @Matthew.Pequegnat
    @Matthew.Pequegnat Рік тому +3

    You didn't do the 7th floor rooftop of Galeries Lafayette it's terrace and restaurant, best free view in Paris...

    • @Harmony977
      @Harmony977 Рік тому +1

      Oui c’est vrai çant miss That

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому +2

      It was closed on the day I filmed. Yes, nice view, though I prefer the one from Printemps, as it's not obstructed by the massive Opera 😂

  • @smartanu18
    @smartanu18 Рік тому +1

    What are the hours of operation ? Thank you

  • @petervan7372
    @petervan7372 Рік тому +2

    26:41 looks like you just bought a dji pocket from Lafayette

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому +1

      😁 Nice guess... I've been using DJI Pocket 1 & 2 ever since they were available... Great gear for vloging!

    • @petervan7372
      @petervan7372 Рік тому +2

      @@paristoptips I recall I just bought a DJI Osmo before my first trip to France but didn't know how to use it, when I was at Lafayette and wanted to take some footage since it's so beautiful, I saw there's a DJI counter with their products, I tried to ask a staff working there on how to use it, but he was so annoyed and snobbish because I didn't make any purchase there and I can't speak French. Now I have pocket 2 and plan to visit Paris soon

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому

      That's one of the drawbacks you might have in Paris: snobbish staff who couldn't care less!

  • @hectorrodriguez9974
    @hectorrodriguez9974 Рік тому +1

    Good informative video, but u pass by everything too fast. The beautiful fashion, baked goods, men's clothing, and the furniture we can not appreciate. We may never get over there - so it would be great to appreciate them. Thank you.

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  Рік тому +1

      Thanks 🙏
      I know that I don't spend much time on everything, but I take this video as a teaser to make people come and visit, rather than an exhaustive video, that the large majority of viewers on UA-cam will not consider interesting.

  • @mylesgarcia4625
    @mylesgarcia4625 10 місяців тому

    How were they able to preserve those domes during WW2? Wow. It's all too much. Too decadent and tres tres materialistique!! ANd I am surprised no one has yet jumped from those balconies and try and commit suicide??

    • @paristoptips
      @paristoptips  10 місяців тому

      There were only 12 bombings over Paris during WWII.